EconomyNorthwest AustinReport: Austin lost more than 129,000 jobs between February and AprilMay 27, 2020
Data & ReferenceCentral AustinUnemployment rate in Travis County shoots to 12.4% in April; Austin metro jumps to 12.2%May 22, 2020
GovernmentCedar ParkBudget cuts slated for Texas state agencies, higher education institutions in 2020-21 bienniumMay 22, 2020
GovernmentPearland - Friendswood - ManvelState, federal officials offer resources, advice for Texas small business ownersMay 20, 2020
EconomyCentral AustinTexas has doled out $6.4B in unemployment benefits, projects state fund to run out by end of MayMay 19, 2020
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
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
Data & ReferenceNorthwest AustinDATA: Austin not hit as hard by sales tax revenue dip compared to other Texas citiesMay 6, 2020
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
DiningSouthwest Austin - Dripping Springs43.39% of restaurant owners choosing to reopen dine-in service May 1, Texas Restaurant Association survey showsMay 1, 2020
Data & ReferenceNorthwest AustinMore than 11,000 Northwest Austin residents filed for unemployment insurance in one monthApril 30, 2020
BusinessNorthwest AustinMost Austin brewpubs will not open May 1 despite green light from governorApril 30, 2020
GovernmentNorthwest AustinWith state report lacking key protective provisions, worker groups wary of governor’s plans to reopen TexasApril 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
