AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs. The Labor Department’s report Thursday showed that applications for benefits rose…… MORE
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is sending medical staff to overworked hospitals by the thousands — more now than at any point during the pandemic — as a worsening surge of cases leaves virus patients waiting for beds and large public buildings were ordered shut Wednesday in one West Texas city where fire officials are…… MORE
Tarrant County (WBAP/KLIF) – As a COVID-19 surge continues across the country and across the metroplex, a long-planned ‘worst-case scenario’ plan of action was enacted this week by Tarrant County’s MedStar EMS service. The agency used its ambulances to transport patients from a crowded hospital in downtown Fort Wort to less crowded facilities elsewhere, according…… MORE
GRAND PRAIRIE (WBAP/KLIF)- Major League Cricket (MLC) has received approval from the City of Grand Prairie on a long-term lease agreement to begin an extensive redevelopment of AirHogs Stadium as the organization’s first major cricket stadium in the United States. The parent company of MLC, American Cricket Enterprises (ACE) — in cooperation with USA Cricket, the…… MORE
DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety on Wednesday to provide direct support to the Dallas Police Department in their efforts to reduce violent crime and protect the communities in the city of Dallas. At least 220 murders have occurred in Dallas already this year, which is higher than…… MORE