Dual supply chains: How the pandemic is creating an artificial food shortage

America is throwing away massive amounts of perfectly good food, especially meats and produce. It's a problem being highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic: we can't always get food to where it's needed due to logistical problems

Millions of taxpaying immigrants won't get stimulus checks

Roughly 4.3 million mostly unauthorized immigrants who do not have a Social Security number file taxes using what’s known as a taxpayer identification number.

Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand

Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.   

Gov. Abbott announces $50 million for small business loans

The announcement was made via telecommunication with Goldman Sachs who will be providing $50 million for small business loans to Texans affected by the coronavirus COVID-19.

U.S. launches web portal to help Social Security recipients with kids get stimulus checks

The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.

Gov. Abbott hints at reopening Texas businesses soon

Abbott said so far social distancing guidelines are helping keep Texas hospitals from becoming overwhelmed with coronavirus cases.

Universal Orlando Resort extends closure until May 31, part-time workers to be furloughed

Universal Orlando Resort said that they are extending the closure until May 31st. Employees will continue to be paid but the amount will decrease on April 20th. Then, starting on May 3rd, part-time workers will be furloughed.

Storm rips into Granger business

When she checked on her business, she found what she estimates to be $50,000 worth of damage. 

CDC extends COVID-19 no-sail order as nearly 100 cruise ships remain at sea off US coasts

As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced an extension of a no-sail order originally issued March 14 for all cruise ships. 

City of Burnet launches assistance program for local businesses affected by COVID-19

The money from this program is coming from a half-cent sales tax that feeds an economic development fund. So far the city has provided almost 50 loans totaling nearly $200,000.

FOX 7 Discussion: Help for local businesses struggling from coronavirus

Austin Chamber of Commerce board chair Craig Enoch joins Marcel Clarke to talk about how Austin businesses are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic and what resources are available to them.