In case you missed them the first time around, here are five coronavirus-related updates from the metroplex on federal loans, local projects and more.

‘I’m Caller No. 2,145 today’: Business owners grapple with arduous federal loan process

Many business owners are in a state of limbo as they await word from the U.S. Small Business Administration on the status of their loans.

Museum of the American Railroad staff in Frisco doing repairs, creating online videos during closure

The Museum of the American Railroad may be closed because of the coronavirus pandemic, but its staff is using the downtime to be as productive as possible.



North Texas colleges to get $154M in grants aimed at student relief, continuing education

As part of the federal CARES Act, North Texas colleges and universities will receive $154 million in grant money amid the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.

Three downtown Frisco project completion dates pushed to May due to coronavirus

A few Rail District developments in Frisco are now looking at delayed completion dates in light of the coronavirus outbreak.


YMCA emergency child care becomes free to essential workers in Dallas area

YMCA’s Emergency Child Care Program will receive a $100,000 donation from Plano’s Chase Oaks Church, which will allow for the program to be available at no cost to essential workers.

Elizabeth Uclés, Gavin Pugh, Liesbeth Powers, Olivia Lueckemeyer and William C. Wadsack contributed to this report.