GovernmentConroe - MontgomeryTexas enters Phase 2 of reopening as Gov. Abbott announces opening dates for child care centers, bars and sporting eventsMay 18, 2020
BusinessPlanoPlano-based J.C. Penney files for bankruptcy protection as store closure announcements loomMay 16, 2020
BusinessCentral AustinAustin beauty companies see spike in online retail while customers work from homeMay 15, 2020
BusinessNorthwest AustinAustin-based Tso Chinese Delivery sets out to feed 1,000 local educators throughout MayMay 8, 2020
BusinessLake Travis - WestlakeLake Travis-Westlake businesses offering specials for Mother's DayMay 6, 2020
BusinessLake Travis - WestlakeLake Travis Fire Rescue develops online resource for businesses owners assessing 25% capacityMay 4, 2020
ImpactsSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsSimon reopens 5 Austin-area malls May 1, lifting coronavirus closuresMay 1, 2020
BusinessNorthwest AustinMost Austin brewpubs will not open May 1 despite green light from governorApril 30, 2020
GovernmentSugar Land - Missouri CityGov. Greg Abbott: Alcohol to-go sales in Texas to continue beyond May 1, could last 'forever'April 29, 2020
BusinessSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsCommunity Impact Conversations: Central Texas business owners discuss navigating pandemicApril 28, 2020
GovernmentCy-Fair - Jersey VillageGov. Greg Abbott announces plan to reopen businesses, end stay-at-home orderApril 27, 2020
BusinessLake Travis - WestlakeBusinesses in Lake Travis-Westlake area lend a hand during coronavirus pandemicApril 24, 2020
BusinessSpring - KleinExxonMobil to produce, donate 160,000 gallons of hand sanitizer across six states including TexasApril 24, 2020
BusinessCedar ParkCentral Texas retail to go: Tell us if you are open for business offering curbside serviceApril 24, 2020
BusinessLake Travis - WestlakeBee Cave framing company Wexel Art keeps its laser cutter cranking to produce virus shieldsApril 23, 2020
GovernmentSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsNewly formed Opening Central Texas for Business Task Force to create recommendations on reopening local economyApril 23, 2020
ImpactsAustinAustin-area businesses from Vulcan Video to Threadgill’s permanently shutter during coronavirus pandemicApril 22, 2020
