BusinessPlanoPlano-based J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy protection as store closure announcements loomMay 16, 2020
EconomySugar Land - Missouri CityNationwide sales of retail, food services plummet in March, April amid social distancing, stay-at-home ordersMay 15, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownWilliamson County small business grant program distributes more than $7.5M in first weekMay 15, 2020
Data & ReferenceGeorgetownNumber of unemployment claims in Williamson County grows by over 1,523% year over yearMay 14, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownGeorgetown hotel occupancy revenue down 80%-90% compared to same time last yearMay 13, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownWilliamson County small business grant program issues nearly 200 checks in three daysMay 11, 2020
EconomyThe WoodlandsNational unemployment sees largest-ever month-over-month increase in AprilMay 8, 2020
NonprofitKaty - FulshearTexas COVID Relief Fund launched to bring financial help to communities in needMay 7, 2020
DiningSouthwest Austin - Dripping Springs43.39% of restaurant owners choosing to reopen dine-in service May 1, Texas Restaurant Association survey showsMay 1, 2020
EconomyAustinState parks, historical sites reopen as first step in Gov. Abbott's plan to revive Texas economyApril 20, 2020
BusinessAustinWhat will businesses need next? Survey aims to gauge Williamson County business needs after COVID-19 restrictions are lifted
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
EconomySouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTexas saw a 9.3% drop year over year in sales tax revenue generated based on March salesMay 1, 2020
GovernmentSugar Land - Missouri CityGov. Greg Abbott: Alcohol to-go sales in Texas to continue beyond May 1, could last 'forever'April 29, 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
EconomyCentral AustinQ&A: New Austin Chamber CEO Laura Huffman says community safety, opening the economy do not have to be 'forced trade-off'April 20, 2020
GovernmentGeorgetownCounty Judge Bill Gravell: Williamson County to follow Gov. Abbott's April 17 executive ordersApril 17, 2020
BusinessSpring - KleinTexas Workforce Commission processes a year and a half worth of unemployment claims in one monthApril 17, 2020
EconomyCy-Fair - Jersey VillageSales tax holiday for emergency supplies to take place April 25-27April 17, 2020
EconomyCentral AustinAustin metro unemployment jumped to 3.5% in March after over 43,000 residents sought jobless benefits amid coronavirus shutdownApril 17, 2020
