GovernmentLake Houston - Humble - KingwoodWork search requirement paused for Texans on unemployment benefitsJune 30, 2020
GovernmentLake Houston - Humble - KingwoodMore than 30 Texas bars sue over Gov. Greg Abbott's recent shutdown orderJune 30, 2020
EconomySan Marcos - Buda - KyleSan Marcos sales tax revenue increases by 51% in April; Buda sees light dipJune 16, 2020
GovernmentPlanoTexans on unemployment benefits will soon be required to apply for new work, state saysJune 16, 2020
TransportationNorthwest AustinCoronavirus pandemic drops Austin-Bergstrom usage by more than 96% in AprilJune 9, 2020
GovernmentSan Marcos - Buda - KyleStill Budaful 2.0 kicks off with $250K for Buda businessesJune 3, 2020
GovernmentNorthwest AustinEarly budget forecasts from Central Health show anticipated 'slow-down' in tax revenue collectionMay 28, 2020
EconomyPlanoBaylor Scott & White Health to lay off 1,200 after reporting 'drastic drop' in visitsMay 26, 2020
GovernmentCedar ParkBudget cuts slated for Texas state agencies, higher education institutions in 2020-21 bienniumMay 22, 2020
GovernmentSan Marcos - Buda - KyleStill Budaful 2.0 would free another $100K for local businessesMay 20, 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
EconomySan Marcos - Buda - KyleFunds still available to help get Buda businesses through coronavirus closuresMay 12, 2020
GovernmentSan Marcos - Buda - KyleCity of San Marcos now accepting applications for COVID-19 response fundingMay 8, 2020
EconomyThe WoodlandsNational unemployment sees largest-ever month-over-month increase in AprilMay 8, 2020
EconomySan Marcos - Buda - KyleMarch sales tax allocations rise in Hays County; municipalities brace for coronavirus effect on budgetMay 7, 2020
NonprofitKaty - FulshearTexas COVID Relief Fund launched to bring financial help to communities in needMay 7, 2020
GovernmentSan Marcos - Buda - KyleBusinesses in downtown San Marcos now allowed to use parklets for commercial useMay 6, 2020
EconomySouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsTexas saw a 9.3% drop year over year in sales tax revenue generated based on March salesMay 1, 2020