Texas slowly starts reopening with some stores offering "retail-to-go"
Gov. Greg Abbott has been working towards reopening the state without spreading COVID-19.
Tips for helping small businesses stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic
Many small businesses are trying to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, some forced to lay off workers, shutter their doors, with no luck getting federal assistance. But financial experts say there are some ways to keep the cash coming in even if you’re not getting a lifeline from the government.
Retail-to-go begins as first phase of Texas businesses reopening
Retail businesses, many of which have been considered non-essential during the coronavirus COVID-19 shutdowns, are now able to open up and offer options much like restaurants have been offering.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse owner to return $20M in small business loans
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse owner, Ruth’s Hospitality Group, announced Thursday that it is repaying $20 million in coronavirus aid received under the Paycheck Protection Program after the Treasury Department asked publicly traded companies to return the funds meant for small businesses.
Task force created to work on reopening Central Texas economy
Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt, Austin Mayor Steve Adler, and Austin Chamber President and CEO Laura Huffman spoke about the task force and also discussed what the public needs to know and do before the economy is reopened.
FOX 7 Discussion: Tech volunteers helping nonprofits, small businesses during COVID-19 outbreak
Austin Tech Alliance's Executive Director Sarah Ortiz Shields joins FOX 7 Austin with more about the new website.
City officials discuss Austin Economic Injury Bridge Loan Program
The program provides loans up to $35,000 for daily needs like rent, payroll, and debt. The news conference is scheduled for noon and FOX 7 Austin will air online and on our Facebook page.
Amoeba Music struggling to stay afloat during COVID-19 crisis
Empty streets in Hollywood. The iconic Amoeba Music Store on Hollywood Boulevard is closed. A much different vibe from better days.
Central Texas small businesses struggle due to COVID-19
Many people are struggling to file for unemployment benefits and are unable to obtain small business loans.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Iconic Austin establishment Threadgill's closing its doors for good
Like other restaurants and businesses in town, Threadgill's was forced to shut its doors due to the coronavirus and it had anticipated reopening back up in May.
AP: Publicly traded firms get $300M in small-business loans
The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to help small businesses, which typically have less access to quick cash and credit.
Congress’ $300B package for small businesses may only last days: report
Bank officials have reportedly warned that the $450 billion package to replenish the earlier small business emergency fund will likely run out of money in just a few days.
Trump, Congress near deal on small business, hospital aid
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
North Texas retail businesses ready to get back to work, as retail-to-go will allow them to reopen Friday
On Friday, retail businesses in Texas can reopen with curbside pick-up, much like restaurants have been able to do.
Gov. Abbott announces plans to reopen businesses in Texas
The governor says there are glimmers that the worst of COVID-19 is behind the state and that it's time to begin moving forward with a plan to get Texans back to work.
Original Magnolia Cafe on Lake Austin Boulevard closing after 41 years
Magnolia Cafe West, as it is known, opened in 1979 and began as the Omelettry West.
Georgia restaurant owner sells car to have enough money to pay her employees
A Smyrna restaurant owner has been making great sacrifices to stay open. She even sold her car so she could pay her employees.
Texas guidelines to reopen businesses become political
Texas business owners and workers are looking to go back to work, but some officials say Texas is not ready to open business doors just yet.
Small business loan program runs out of money, no longer accepting applications
A popular small business relief program ran out of funds on Thursday morning, as billions of dollars in additional coronavirus aid remain stuck in congressional limbo.