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Harris County launches Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program, begins process of creating COVID-19 relief fund
Harris County launches Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program, begins process of creating COVID-19 relief fund
Pearland, Bay Area pharmacy working to keep people healthy in a COVID-19-focused environment
ExxonMobil makes $250,000 donation to local food banks
Bay Area businesses remain open to offer preventive healthcare amid coronavirus concerns
Sen. John Cornyn discusses provisions laid out in CARES Act
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Initial claims for unemployment insurance rates are increasing across the nation in the midst of COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas sees 77% increase in unemployment insurance claims during week ending March 28
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’
One activity Bay Area residents can do from home is decorate drink tumblers. (Courtesy Frisco Craft Studio)
Bay Area arts and crafts, home improvement businesses see customers ready to create during COVID-19
Noon Mirch is offering takeout and delivery options. (Alex Grant/Community Impact Newspaper)
GUIDE: Here is how Bay Area restaurants, businesses are responding to coronavirus outbreak
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Dollar General stores will be open for older customers only from 8-9 a.m. beginning March 17. (Courtesy Dollar General)
In battle against COVID-19, grocery stores dedicate first hour of shopping to seniors
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Bay Area feeling the effects of coronavirus outbreak
H-E-B
H-E-B, Kroger and Randalls adjust to coronavirus outbreak with sneeze guards, reduced hours
Occidental Petroleum Corp., which has offices in The Woodlands and recently acquired Anadarko Petroleum Corp. there, announced it cut dividends this week. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Analysts: Houston energy market will see challenges amid coronavirus-fueled stock declines
Wild Marvels, summer camp, Moody Gardens
Bay Area 2020 Camp Guide: Learn about the summer camps around Clear Lake, League City, Galveston
Jennifer Gurley has owned Infinity Float Center since March 2017.
Infinity Float Center: Couple provides flotation therapy to stressed residents
Courtesy of Iron Keel Strength
Iron Keel Strength now open in League City
Christina West has worked for Chipotle for the past six years. (Colleen Ferguson/Community Impact Newspaper)
League City resident stars in national Chipotle ad campaign
Nassau Bay Police Department warns of credit card issues at Bucky's
Photo by Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper
Randalls to close 5 locations Feb. 15
Courtesy of The Healing Leaf
The Healing Leaf celebrates one year in Webster
Burlington to relocate Webster store