GovernmentSugar Land - Missouri CitySugar Land to launch #AllInForSLTX campaign to stimulate economy in response to COVID-19May 29, 2020
EconomyTomball - MagnoliaGreater Houston area sees record-breaking unemployment rate in April at 14.2%May 22, 2020
GovernmentCedar ParkBudget cuts slated for Texas state agencies, higher education institutions in 2020-21 bienniumMay 22, 2020
GovernmentSugar Land - Missouri CityDespite coronavirus restrictions, Missouri City sees increase in sales tax revenue from March salesMay 21, 2020
TransportationBellaire - Meyerland - West UniversityMETRO sales tax revenue could see over $100 million hit in fiscal year 2020-21May 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
BusinessKaty - FulshearDATA: Here are companies with the highest number of Houston-area layoffs so far in 2020May 14, 2020
EconomySpring - KleinHouston official: Economy likely will not return to pre-coronavirus state until mid-2021May 12, 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
GovernmentSugar Land - Missouri CitySugar Land begins to feel economic effect of coronavirus on sales tax revenue from March salesMay 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
Data & ReferenceHeights - River Oaks - MontroseMAP: See which Houston ZIP codes have highest per-capita unemployment filingsMay 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
GovernmentCy-Fair - Jersey VillageMost Houston-area movie theaters do not plan to open May 1 despite Gov. Abbott’s authorizationApril 30, 2020
EconomyCy-Fair - Jersey VillageGreater Houston area sees around 400,000 unemployment claims in March, AprilApril 29, 2020
