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To-Do List: Virtual, social distancing-approved things to do in Sugar Land and Missouri City, April 6-12
To-Do List: Virtual, social distancing-approved things to do in Sugar Land and Missouri City, April 6-12
Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce shares information about small-business relief programs
ExxonMobil makes $250,000 donation to local food banks
Sen. John Cornyn discusses provisions laid out in CARES Act
Texas sees 77% increase in unemployment insurance claims during week ending March 28
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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’
Efforts to help people in need have been created in Fort Bend County. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Ways to give back and get help in Fort Bend County during the coronavirus outbreak
Service First Automotive has locations in the Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth areas. (Courtesy Service First Automotive)
Service First Automotive postpones opening in Missouri City
Judy Martin, the owner of Judy's Handcrafted Creations, said that while she is disappointed the Imperial Farmer's Market is closed, she understands the need to prioritize health and safety. (Courtesy Judy Martin)
Local business owners to feel the effects of the coronavirus driven Imperial Farmer’s Market closure
Heaven on Earth wedding and event venue in Missouri City has had to postpone 22 weddings as gatherings have been limited to no more than 10 people. (Beth Marshall/Community Impact Newspaper)
Local restaurants, businesses in Sugar Land and Missouri City struggle as new limiting regulations interrupt regular operations
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
CroCream flavors include caramel macchiato and peanut butter & jelly. (Courtesy Churned Creamery)
Missouri City Churned Creamery hosted grand opening March 14
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
CMIT Solutions of Sugar Land now offering managed IT services to businesses
The store sells CBD-infused oils, creams, lotions and gummies. (Courtesy CBD American Shaman)
CBD American Shaman store now selling cannabidiol products in Sugar Land
Childrens Lighthouse opens location in Imperial neighborhood of Sugar Land
CubeSmart Self Storage opens 700-unit facility in Sugar Land
The Cherry Blow Dry Bar in Missouri City opened on Feb. 18. (Courtesy Cherry Blow Dry Bar)
Cherry Blow Dry Bar now providing salon services in Missouri City
This marks the third expansion at this location since its 2009 opening. (Courtesy Accredo Packaging)
Accredo Packaging campus expansion complete in Sugar Land
Edward Jones financial advisor Gabriel Trevino moving to the Crossing at Telfair
sharkey's cuts for kids hair salon
Sharkey's Cuts for Kids to open Sugar Land location Jan. 11