Federal Reserve Expands Lending to More Cities and Counties

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve will allow a much larger number of cities and counties to participate in a lending program that it announced earlier this month. The program initially allowed only 10 cities and 16 counties to participate. It came under criticism for leaving out many large metropolitan areas with heavy African-American populations.…MORE

Governor Abbott Announces Plan to Reopen Texas

AUSTIN (WBAP/KLIF) – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced his plan to reopen Texas on Monday at the State Capitol. The Governor issued an Executive Order on March 31, implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. The order directed all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who…MORE

Tarrant County Pilot Program to Screen, Schedule COVID-19 Tests

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – As part of its effort to meet the need for more COVID-19 testing, Tarrant County unveiled a new self-screening website this week. The new website, covidtesting.tarrantcounty.com, launched Sunday. The first day for testing appointments was Monday. According to Tarrant County Public Health, during the first week, slots for the testing site will…MORE