DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Metrocare, the largest provider of mental and behavioral healthcare in Dallas County, is bracing for increased calls for assistance because of spiraling Covid-19 cases in Dallas County, across Texas and the rest of the country. Metrocare CEO and Psychiatrist John Burrows said with COVID-19 numbers on the rise, the uncertainty of jobs and well-being…… MORE
Texas Leaders Announce eLearning Funding For Students
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The State of Texas announced plans on Friday to allocate $200 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding to the Texas Education Agency for the purchase of eLearning devices and home internet solutions to enable remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic for Texas students that lack connectivity. The move…… MORE
TEA Gives Local Option for an Online-Only Start to School Year
AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Education Agency is giving more control to local school districts regarding the start of school. The move comes amid a continued increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Texas. Last week, the TEA released public health planning guidance for the 2020-21 academic year in order to well prepare students, teachers,…… MORE
Chris Salcedo Show: Your Voice – Should Schools Meet Face To Face?
Should school meet face to face? If they don’t, should we get a tax break? Those are some questions that listeners answered today. What are your concerns? … MORE
Chris Salcedo Show: ‘People Are Going To Have To Take The Law into Their Own Hands’
“The government has made it very clear that they are not going to fulfill their most important role, and that is to secure the personal safety of citizens.” – Sheriff David Clarke. He and Bernie Kerik joined Chris this morning. … MORE