GovernmentGeorgetownWilliamson County launches its small business grant program May 6. Here is what you need to know.May 5, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownWilliamson County commissioners hire law firm to address ‘Live PD’ controversy; move could mean future legal actionMay 5, 2020
GovernmentNew BraunfelsFirst day of reopening marred by 21% surge in coronavirus cases in the previous five daysMay 2, 2020
Data & ReferenceAustinMAP: Nearly 15,000 residents file unemployment claims in Round Rock, Pflugerville and HuttoMay 2, 2020
EconomySouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsSouth Austin and Dripping Springs residents filed 15,629 unemployment claims in four weeksMay 1, 2020
EconomySouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTexas saw a 9.3% drop year over year in sales tax revenue generated based on March salesMay 1, 2020
DiningSouthwest Austin - Dripping Springs43.39% of restaurant owners choosing to reopen dine-in service May 1, Texas Restaurant Association survey showsMay 1, 2020
GovernmentLake Travis - WestlakeMayor Sandy Cox updates community as boating, skateparks, various businesses reopen in Lakeway area
EconomyCentral AustinINTERACTIVE: ZIP code breakdown of unemployment claims in Central AustinMay 1, 2020
Data & ReferenceNorthwest AustinMore than 11,000 Northwest Austin residents filed for unemployment insurance in one month
GovernmentNorthwest AustinWith state report lacking key protective provisions, worker groups wary of governor’s plans to reopen TexasApril 30, 2020
BusinessSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsWhile South Austin businesses prepare to reopen May 1, concerns remain for many
GovernmentLake Travis - WestlakeRollingwood officials approve $100,000 COVID-19 economic relief programMay 1, 2020
EconomyLake Travis - WestlakeLake Travis community leaders hopeful county assistance program can help area businessesMay 1, 2020
DiningSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDine-in or takeout? See what these 33 Southwest Austin restaurants are planning to offer May 1May 1, 2020
EconomySan Marcos - Buda - KyleSan Marcos accounts for nearly 50% of unemployment claims filed in Hays CountyMay 1, 2020
BusinessNorthwest AustinMost Austin brewpubs will not open May 1 despite green light from governorApril 30, 2020
EconomyCedar ParkMore than 8,000 in Cedar Park, Leander filed for unemployment in 1 monthApril 30, 2020
EconomyLake Travis - WestlakeDATA: See how many people in Lake Travis-Westlake have filed for unemployment since mid-MarchApril 30, 2020
Data & ReferenceGeorgetownDATA: More than 3,100 Georgetown residents claim unemployment in a monthApril 30, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownWilliamson County receives more than $93M in federal funding, forms team to outline criteria for distributionApril 28, 2020
EconomyAustinWilliamson County chambers to host virtual update from Sen. John Cornyn on coronavirus pandemicApril 27, 2020
EconomyLake Travis - WestlakeLake Travis Chamber of Commerce surveying business owners on impact of COVID-19April 24, 2020
GovernmentCentral AustinAustin City Council pulls $1.5 million from emergency reserves to buoy local live music industryApril 24, 2020
