“Everybody is gonna get a squeeze.” That’s the word from City Manager Erik Walsh on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the upcoming city budget. Cuts are certain. Hear his conversation with T.J. Mayes tonight on On The Record.
What about jobs in the post COVID-19 era? Adrian Lopez, CEO of Workforce Solutions Alamo, talks about where people will find those jobs. He details how WSA is training for “upskills” in the new era.
Then, on Reporters Roundtable, Alia Malik, education reporter for the Express News, discusses what the upcoming school year will look like, for both parents and teachers. Then, Bruce Selcraig, reporter for the Express News, dishes details on why the city says VIA Metropolitan Transit is way off on its budget numbers over the next few years.
On The Record airs at 7 p.m. on Thursdays.