Austin (WBAP/KLIF) _ After being slammed with new unemployment claims related to coronavirus layoffs, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has made drastic changes. TWC Executive Director Ed Serna says the agency is very familiar with dealing with emergencies like hurricanes, flooding, ice storms and the like, but the nature and scope of the current crisis…… MORE
No Joy In Mudville or Arlington: COVID-19 Puts MLB on Hold
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — There will be no hot dogs on the grill, no beer on tap, no vendors in the stands selling peanuts and Cracker Jack. The shiny new stadium deep in the heart of Texas will still be waiting for its first Rangers game. Instead of warming up for his debut with the…… MORE
Senate Passes Largest Stimulus Bill in US History; On to the House for Final Passage
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic. The 880-page measure is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. The unanimous vote Wednesday came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too…… MORE
Exceptionally Warm for March
Today Mostly Sunny, Breey, 88 / 67, Winds S15-20G Friday, Mostly Cloudy, Isolated storms mainly northeast overnight, 85 / 65 Saturday, Rain ending, Partly Cloudy, 75 / 52 Sunday, Sunny to PtCldy, 77 / 56 Monday, Rain, Scattered Tstorms, 69 / 60… MORE
City of Dallas to Host TeleTown Hall for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
Dallas, Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – A TeleTown Hall meeting for small businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 26. During this TeleTown Hall, Council Members and City staff will provide updates on resources available to small and local businesses. Participants can register before the call by clicking on the following…… MORE