PLANO (WBAP/KLIF)- 15 Texas Mayors write to Congress as a call to action for more federal assistance and flexibility. The letter is Co-Authored by: – Mayor Harry LaRosiliere, City of Plano – Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston – Mayor Ron Nirenberg, City of San Antonio – Mayor Eric Johnson, City of Dallas – Mayor…… MORE
Senator Cruz Picks Dallas Salon for Haircut as Phased Reopening Continues
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Barber shops, nail salons, tanning salons, and hair salons in North Texas were able to reopen their doors Friday as statewide coronavirus restrictions that kept them closed for months were lifted. “This is the longest my hair has ever been,” said a Richardson said man waiting in line at his local barber…… MORE
City of Dallas to Furlough Hundreds of Employees Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The City of Dallas is unable to escape financial struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Dallas city officials said Friday that a budget shortfall of $25 million is forcing tough decisions at City Hall. Approximately 500 employees will be furloughed from May 13 until July 31. “Impacted employees across ten departments have…… MORE
Vice President Pence’s Press Secretary Tests Positive
WASHINGTON (AP) – Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary has the coronavirus. That makes her the second person who works at the White House complex known to test positive for the virus this week, which is leading the Trump administration to step up safety protocols. Pence’s spokeswoman Katie Miller tested positive Friday. She had been…… MORE
Denton County Announces Up to $10,000 in Grants for Covid Impacted Small Businesses
DENTON COUNTY – WBAP/KLIF – Denton County Commissioners have announced 2.2 million dollars in grants for businesses negatively impacted by the Covid 19 pandemic. Businesses are eligible for up to $10,000 in grants individually, and the first phase of applications will seek to find those smaller businesses, with 50 or fewer employees, whether fully or…… MORE