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Area chief appraisers struggle to meet tax calendar deadlines under stay-at-home orders
Area chief appraisers struggle to meet tax calendar deadlines under stay-at-home orders
Layoffs swift in Plano as small businesses, large developments reel from coronavirus restrictions
Sen. John Cornyn discusses provisions laid out in CARES Act
Texas sees 77% increase in unemployment insurance claims during week ending March 28
Plano nixes stay-at-home policy discussion in light of Texas governor's guidelines on essential activities
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Collin County Judge Chris Hill rescinded his order that urged residents to stay home except for travel related to essential activities and defined all business as essential. (Courtesy Collin County)
Collin County judge rescinds order defining all business as essential after governor issues statewide guidelines
J.C. Penney announced March 31 that many of its employees would be furloughed in a series of cost-saving efforts. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)
Plano-based JCPenney furloughs more than half of hourly workforce, some corporate office employees
Plano City Council met by videoconference March 30 and directed city staff to draft an ordinance that would further restrict business activity in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. (Courtesy city of Plano)
Plano to consider stay-at-home order that would close businesses deemed nonessential
The $2 trillion stimulus bill, known as the CARES Act, includes billions of dollars in assistance for small businesses and certain nonprofits. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Significance of $2T federal stimulus package for small businesses explained during Richardson chamber webinar
While the agency is still tallying the number of unemployment insurance claims filed thus far in March, in the week prior to March 25, at least 150,000 claims had been filed. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Official: Increase in calls for statewide unemployment benefits is ‘almost vertical’
The Legacy Willow Bend staff members wear their homemade masks. (Courtesy The Legacy Willow Bend)
How businesses, community members are stepping up across the metroplex
Deputy Nick Noel, Sheriff Jim Skinner, Sgt. Jessica Pond and Asst. Chief Anthony Carter of the Collin County Sheriff’s Office show off the hospital-grade disinfectant they received as part of the Facebook group created by The Cleaning Force. (Courtesy Collin County Sheriff’s Office)
Facebook group offering free disinfectant to Collin County first responders
Plano Mayor Harry LaRosiliere, seen here addressing the Plano Chamber of Commerce Feb. 6, has called for increased collaboration among North Texas governments addressing the coronavirus. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
North Texas governments may need to collaborate on future coronavirus restrictions, Plano mayor says
Plano businesses are coping with lower foot traffic as public health officials urge residents to avoid crowds and distance themselves from other people to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Interactive map: Learn what some Plano restaurants are doing to stay open amid coronavirus restrictions
With new restrictions in place to limit the spread of coronavirus, many businesses are being forced to invent new ways to serve customers at a time when most Americans have been advised to stay in their homes. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Expert weighs in on survival tactics for Dallas-Fort Worth small businesses feeling strain from coronavirus
Plano City Council approved restrictions to dine-in services at restaurants as well as closures of gyms, movie theaters and bars in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus. (Courtesy city of Plano)
Plano to ban restaurant dine-in services amid closures of bars, movie theaters, gyms as city responds to coronavirus
Plano businesses are coping with lower foot traffic as public health officials urge residents to avoid crowds and distance themselves from other people to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. (Leanne Libby/Community Impact Newspaper)
Business updates: Restaurants, shops offering delivery, to-go and curbside services in Plano
PinStack Plano reached its fifth year of business in January. (Courtesy Pinstack)
PinStack Plano reaches five years of business
Best Brains began teaching classes Feb. 10 in Plano. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Best Brains begins teaching at new location in Plano
Splunk Plano expects to move its office this summer in Plano. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Splunk to move office in Plano
Level III ballet students take part in stretches during class. Before reaching Level IV, students must master technical skills and prove their physical and mental focus, according to the academy's syllabus. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
'The art of ballet': Couple runs Plano studio with focus on performance