Protest held against Abbott shutting down bars again
Protesters say all they want is Abbott to overturn his order and reopen bars statewide.
Protesters say all they want is Abbott to overturn his order and reopen bars statewide.
Wilco Forward program issues more than $33.2M in grant checks
The county says the deadline to apply for the program is 11:59 p.m. tonight (6/30).
The county says the deadline to apply for the program is 11:59 p.m. tonight (6/30).
Pflugerville company 3D prints reusable masks for the state
The mask's frame is made from a nylon material that is printed into shape.
The mask's frame is made from a nylon material that is printed into shape.
Small businesses feel burden of policing customers who refuse to wear masks
Enforcement has become a new reality for businesses after the city of Austin issued an order mandating businesses to require customers to wear masks.
Enforcement has become a new reality for businesses after the city of Austin issued an order mandating businesses to require customers to wear masks.
'Austin, Let's Be a City of Us' campaign urging Austinites to wear face coverings
The campaign encourages Austinites to be united in the commitment to wear a face mask to protect all of Austin from another spike in COVID-19.
The campaign encourages Austinites to be united in the commitment to wear a face mask to protect all of Austin from another spike in COVID-19.
Small businesses could receive second PPP loan under new proposal
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
SBA unveils new, 'borrower-friendly' forgiveness application for PPP loan recipients
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
Support local businesses for Father's Day
FOX 7 Austin has compiled a noncomprehensive list of some local businesses and what they're offering so you can treat that special person.
FOX 7 Austin has compiled a noncomprehensive list of some local businesses and what they're offering so you can treat that special person.
Owner of East Austin boutique burned in early June says recovery is just now beginning
On Tuesday AFD said they’re still investigating. Right now Alexander says she’s working with her own insurance company, the landlord’s and her business neighbor’s, waiting for money to kick in.
On Tuesday AFD said they’re still investigating. Right now Alexander says she’s working with her own insurance company, the landlord’s and her business neighbor’s, waiting for money to kick in.
El Interior of Austin to close its doors after more than 40 years
The owner, Marcia Lucas, is ready to retire after over 40 years in business and is holding a storewide liquidation sale.
The owner, Marcia Lucas, is ready to retire after over 40 years in business and is holding a storewide liquidation sale.
Yelp to launch search tool attribute for Black-owned businesses
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
The online review site will be launching a new free searchable attribute to give businesses a way to identify themselves as Black-owned.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Black-owned businesses in Austin you can support
A look at some of the local black-owned businesses you can support.
A look at some of the local black-owned businesses you can support.
9-year-old Kamryn Johnson sells bracelets to help Minneapolis rebuild after riots
The Twin Cities metro is healing following the death of George Floyd and destructive riots. The efforts to help families to rebuild neighborhoods is just starting and some of the biggest ideas are coming from small efforts.
The Twin Cities metro is healing following the death of George Floyd and destructive riots. The efforts to help families to rebuild neighborhoods is just starting and some of the biggest ideas are coming from small efforts.
Texas Supreme Court declines to hear Austin appeal in paid sick leave case
According to NFIB, a small business advocacy organization, the 3rd Court of Appeals issued a temporary injunction in 2018 that put the ordinance on hold hile the was pending.
According to NFIB, a small business advocacy organization, the 3rd Court of Appeals issued a temporary injunction in 2018 that put the ordinance on hold hile the was pending.
Should small business owners take out personal loans during coronavirus?
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
A personal loan can provide working capital to businesses during a financial crisis.
Small businesses bearing brunt of protest destruction
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
Small businesses, many minority-owned, are bearing the costs of the destruction and struggling to survive after the crippling coronavirus shutdowns.
FOX 7 Discussion: People using COVID-19 funds to help damaged businesses
Joe Monastero with the Texas Restaurant Association joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about funds for restaurants damaged by looting and vandalism.
Joe Monastero with the Texas Restaurant Association joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about funds for restaurants damaged by looting and vandalism.
GoFundMe campaign set up for Austin area black-owned businesses affected by COVID-19, recent protests
The funds, according to the campaign, will support verified black-owned business owners affected by COVID-19, protests, riots and looting.
The funds, according to the campaign, will support verified black-owned business owners affected by COVID-19, protests, riots and looting.
Looting devastates businesses already shaken by virus
Looting and vandalism in cities across the country have dealt another blow to small businesses that were already reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.
Looting and vandalism in cities across the country have dealt another blow to small businesses that were already reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.