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.
Many people are struggling to file for unemployment benefits and are unable to obtain small business loans.
Gov. Abbott says order outlining next steps to reopen economy will be released Monday
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
The governor said that will be contingent on a plan to increase testing as well as contact tracing, but claims the state's coronavirus response team is already working with business owners to outline ways they can operate safely.
H-E-B to extend temporary hours of operations, ease product limits on many items
In a release, the company said all stores will open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. until further notice.
In a release, the company said all stores will open at 7 a.m. and close at 10 p.m. until further notice.
Texas Railroad Commission passes on putting cap on oil production
The price of oil fell again on Tuesday as the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil, was divided about what to do.
The price of oil fell again on Tuesday as the Texas Railroad Commission, which regulates oil, was divided about what to do.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Passage was swift and unanimous, according to the Associated Press.
Austin FC and Yeti hold virtual food drive for Central Texas Food Bank
Both organizations also announced they would be matching donations.
Both organizations also announced they would be matching donations.
Dow tumbles 631 points as oil selloff deepens
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 515 points, or 2.18 percent, in the opening minutes of trading. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite dropped 1.76 percent and 1.2 percent, respectively.
Chipotle agrees to record $25 million fine over tainted food
The company admitted that poor safety practices, such as not keeping food at proper temperatures to prevent pathogen growth, sickened customers in parts of California.
The company admitted that poor safety practices, such as not keeping food at proper temperatures to prevent pathogen growth, sickened customers in parts of California.
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.
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.
Wendy’s offering free 4-piece spicy and crispy chicken nuggets on Friday, April 24
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
No purchase is necessary and the promotion is applicable at every Wendy’s drive-thru.
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.
The Paycheck Protection Program was supposed to help small businesses, which typically have less access to quick cash and credit.
You can get a free Doritos Locos taco at Taco Bell on April 21
Taco Tuesday is extra special with some free tacos.
Taco Tuesday is extra special with some free tacos.
Lord & Taylor explores bankruptcy during coronavirus pandemic as stores remain shut: Report
Neiman Marcus Group also plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week.
Neiman Marcus Group also plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week.
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.
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.
The Trump administration and Congress expect an agreement Monday on a coronavirus aid package of up to $450 billion.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Treasury, Secret Service warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
American Airlines raises more than $2 million for Red Cross COVID-19 relief efforts
Donations will help the Red Cross maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients and equip volunteers and staff with food, shelter and relief supplies.
Donations will help the Red Cross maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients and equip volunteers and staff with food, shelter and relief supplies.
How to spot a counterfeit stimulus check: Secret Service, Treasury warn against coronavirus relief fraud
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
The Secret Service and the Treasury Department are working together to help individuals protect themselves from counterfeit stimulus checks, as the Trump administration plans to mail millions of coronavirus relief checks to Americans later this month.
90 workers test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Tennessee
Public health officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases were reported at a Tyson Foods plant in Goodlettsville, located just outside of Nashville.
Public health officials said a cluster of COVID-19 cases were reported at a Tyson Foods plant in Goodlettsville, located just outside of Nashville.
Shake Shack to return $10M small business loan
The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.
The burger chain Shake Shack says it will return a small-business loan it got to help weather the coronavirus crisis after topping up its funding.