August 20, 2020 The end of summer is approaching fast and with that comes the back-to-school season. For parents of school-aged students, this academic school year is going to be unique due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this school year will have its challenges, assistance and resources are available. Residents currently enrolled in a GED […]
August 20, 2020 Only around 68% of the country’s population has filled out the 2020 Census, which means that millions of people have not yet answered the questionnaire. Because the census is used to determine federal funding, North Texas cities have taken various actions to promote completion of the form. All households in the United […]
August 20, 2020 North Texas teachers and construction workers can be tested for COVID-19 for free even if they have no symptoms and don’t live in Dallas County. If they do live in the county, they can take proof of residence to: Ellis Davis Field House, 9191 S. Polk St. in Dallas, Monday through Saturday […]
August 20, 2020 In most North Texas cities, economic development primarily revolves around financial incentives — paying companies and providing tax breaks for them to relocate or expand and create jobs. But Dallas, under a relatively new economic development leader, is taking a much different approach. Eric A. Johnson, chief of Economic Development and Neighborhood […]
August 20, 2020 The Texas state health agency will start regularly posting names and locations of all child care centers that have reported positive COVID-19 cases, after refusing to publicly release that information last month. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission published a spreadsheet on its website Thursday showing COVID-19 cases in 1,867 child […]
August 20, 2020 Thousands of Dallas ISD students learned they won’t be returning to classes in person on Sept. 8 as superintendent Michael Hinojosa announced his decision to only offer virtual instruction for at least the first month of school. Hinojosa made the announcement Thursday, a little more than two weeks before the first day […]
August 20, 2020 As part of its commitment to provide an environment that is safe, secure and ready for everyone, Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport earned GBAC STAR(tm) accreditation from the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC), a division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association. DFW Airport is the first airport in the world […]
August 20, 2020 On Thursday. Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas will apply for federal funding to provide an extra $300 every week for people who have lost their jobs. More than 10 states have already been federally approved for the additional jobless relief, providing an extra $300, and in some cases, $400 in unemployment checks. […]
August 19, 2020 Some small businesses that took Paycheck Protection Program loans have a choice on how much of their own salaries, and those of their employees, will be eligible for forgiveness when they apply through their lenders. For small businesses that were approved for PPP loans before June 5, they can choose between two […]
August 20, 2020 American Airlines said it will drop service to 15 smaller airports in October once stipulations from federal stimulus grants and loans end. Fort Worth-based American plans to drop service to cities with low demand such as Del Rio in Texas, Greenville in North Carolina and Stillwater, Oklahoma due to low demand, destinations […]