AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas reported fewer than 7,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients for the first time in six weeks Thursday, but that encouraging sign was clouded by questions over testing as schools reopen and college football teams push ahead with playing this fall. Testing has dropped off in Texas, a trend seen across the U.S. as…… MORE
Austin Slashes Police Budget by 1/3 Amid National ‘Defund’ Push
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – The Austin City Council has voted to cut one-third of the city’s $434 million police budget amid national calls for “defunding” law enforcement in favor of spending more money on social services. Council members voted unanimously Thursday to reallocate just over $150 million in the 2021 fiscal budget to social services.…… MORE
Dallas County Offers More Financial Relief for Residents
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas County residents financially strapped due to the Coronavirus pandemic have relief options on the table. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says there’s a moratorium on evictions until August 24th and the county is offering money to pay bills. Jenkins says the county is offering up to $1,500 to pay for mortgage, rent,…… MORE
Dallas County Reports Coronavirus Hospitalizations Down
(WBAP/KLIF) — Dallas county received some good news in the battle against the Coronavirus. County Judge Clay Jenkins reported COVID-19 hospitalizations down nearly 25% and emergency room visits around 30% less compared to July. Jenkins says the good news shouldn’t cause residents to become lax in their social distancing guideline adherance. In addition, Hospital capacity…… MORE
Dallas ISD Teacher Union Calls to Delay In-Person Learning Until 2021
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Members of the American Federation of Teachers Union are calling on Dallas ISD to not hold in person classes until 2021. Dallas Alliance AFT President Rena Honea was among dozens who caravaned outside the DISD school board meeting Thursday. “All campus employees are the ones doing the work and are going to risk…… MORE