Celebrities, participants react to cancellation of SXSW
Celebrities and planned attendees for SXSW are reacting to the news that the annual conference has been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Celebrities and planned attendees for SXSW are reacting to the news that the annual conference has been canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus.
Pizza vending machine maker raises $10M, targets April rollout
Pizza maker Basil Street says it plans to roll out pizza vending machines this April.
Pizza maker Basil Street says it plans to roll out pizza vending machines this April.
SXSW canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus
SXSW says they are "exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU."
SXSW says they are "exploring options to reschedule the event and are working to provide a virtual SXSW online experience as soon as possible for 2020 participants, starting with SXSW EDU."
Abbott, Paxton address reports of price-gouging of medical supplies in Texas
Texans who suspect a case of price-gouging in connection to the potential coronavirus threat should file a consumer complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
Texans who suspect a case of price-gouging in connection to the potential coronavirus threat should file a consumer complaint with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
US added robust 273K jobs in February before virus escalated
So far, there are few signs that the job market has been affected by the disease, but most economists expect hiring to slow in the coming months.
So far, there are few signs that the job market has been affected by the disease, but most economists expect hiring to slow in the coming months.
Elgin sawmill converted to casket company
A special order spun the sawmill business in a new direction, leading to the creation of the Star of Texas Casket Company.
A special order spun the sawmill business in a new direction, leading to the creation of the Star of Texas Casket Company.
Tito's Handmade Vodka does not want you to use it to make homemade hand sanitizer
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Some fans of Tito's Handmade Vodka began tweeting at the Austin-based company that they were using their vodka for their recipes.
Alaska Airlines announces ‘March-Forward’ sale with rates starting at $20
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.
Alaska Airlines is offering rates for a low as $20 one-way for their two-day “March Forward,” sale.
British airline Flybe collapses as virus hits weakened company
Flybe's fall highlights the damage that the virus outbreak has had on the airline industry.
Flybe's fall highlights the damage that the virus outbreak has had on the airline industry.
Art Van Furniture closing all stores, liquidation sales to start Friday
Art Van, the Detroit-based furniture giant with stores across the midwest, will close and liquidate all assets, FOX 2 has learned
Art Van, the Detroit-based furniture giant with stores across the midwest, will close and liquidate all assets, FOX 2 has learned
Coronavirus concerns affecting local Asian businesses
Employees at the Chinatown Center in Austin said, for the past few weeks, the parking lot has been emptier than usual.
Employees at the Chinatown Center in Austin said, for the past few weeks, the parking lot has been emptier than usual.
Canceling SXSW could be nightmare for local businesses, Austin economy, says economists
If SXSW gets canceled, Gold says local businesses could lose a lot.
If SXSW gets canceled, Gold says local businesses could lose a lot.
Cosmetic procedure resource site RealSelf cancels event at SXSW due to coronavirus
RealSelf joins social media companies Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, media company Mashable and software company SAP, who have all decided to cancel events at SXSW due to concerns over the coronavirus.
RealSelf joins social media companies Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok, media company Mashable and software company SAP, who have all decided to cancel events at SXSW due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Many US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid coronavirus outbreak
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
SAP drops out of SXSW, all events in March due to coronavirus concerns
Software company SAP has decided to pull out of all their planned events for March, including SXSW.
Software company SAP has decided to pull out of all their planned events for March, including SXSW.
Indeed instructs employees to work from home, cites coronavirus outbreak
According to the company, the health and safety of its employees has become a top priority in the midst of the global coronavirus outbreak. The company has offices spread across the globe including seven in North America.
According to the company, the health and safety of its employees has become a top priority in the midst of the global coronavirus outbreak. The company has offices spread across the globe including seven in North America.
Contaminated cash may spread coronavirus, World Health Organization warns
The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.
The World Health Organization says cash can carry the coronavirus for a number of days and recommends switching to contactless transactions.
Stocks slide after Fed rate cut fails to stem market's dread as coronavirus spreads
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street Tuesday after an emergency interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve failed to reassure markets racked by worries that a fast-spreading virus outbreak could lead to a recession.
Beto O’Rourke takes Joe Biden to Whataburger after Dallas rally
One-time presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke took former Vice President Joe Biden to one of Texas’ favorite fast-food restaurants after endorsing him in Dallas Monday night.
One-time presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke took former Vice President Joe Biden to one of Texas’ favorite fast-food restaurants after endorsing him in Dallas Monday night.
Dow, S&P and Nasdaq score biggest point gains ever as stocks make coronavirus comeback
The huge gains clawed back some of the ground lost in a massive sell-off that gave stocks their worst week since the financial crisis of 2008.
The huge gains clawed back some of the ground lost in a massive sell-off that gave stocks their worst week since the financial crisis of 2008.