GovernmentLake Houston - Humble - KingwoodMore than 30 Texas bars sue over Gov. Greg Abbott's recent shutdown orderJune 30, 2020
EconomySouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDespite statewide drop, Dripping Springs has seen year-over-year sales tax revenue growth during pandemic
Data & ReferenceSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsSunset Valley saw a 42% drop in sales tax revenue in AprilJune 18, 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
GovernmentLake Travis - WestlakeGroup of 16 Travis County mayors signs letter requesting $23M in county COVID-19 relief fundsJune 1, 2020
EconomyCentral AustinSome on Austin City Council want more of its $272 million coronavirus relief package to go to residents in needMay 30, 2020
GovernmentNorthwest AustinEarly budget forecasts from Central Health show anticipated 'slow-down' in tax revenue collectionMay 28, 2020
Data & ReferenceSouthwest Austin - Dripping SpringsDATA: Southwest Austin area has seen 18,432 unemployment claims since mid-MarchMay 27, 2020
EconomyNorthwest AustinReport: Austin lost more than 129,000 jobs between February and AprilMay 27, 2020
EconomyPlanoBaylor Scott & White Health to lay off 1,200 after reporting 'drastic drop' in visitsMay 26, 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
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
