Costco gives priority store access to health care workers, first responders in COVID-19 fight

Costco says it is giving priority store access to first responders and health care workers as the company rolls out new initiatives aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus. 

Panera Bread launches grocery service amid COVID-19 pandemic

The bakery and restaurant chain launched its new grocery delivery service on Wednesday, allowing customers to restock their kitchen while ordering food.

Texas Workforce Commission asks people to stagger unemployment calls

The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to find a way to help an overwhelming number of callers as other parts of state government are sending extra staffers.

Dow pops over 1,600 points on coronavirus slowdown, new stimulus hopes

The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.

White House Coronavirus Task Force recommends avoiding grocery stores, pharmacies over next two weeks

The White House Coronavirus Task Force over the weekend urged Americans to avoid going to grocery stores and pharmacies over the next two weeks as the pandemic is expected to worsen across the country.

Allstate to return more than $600 million to customers amid coronavirus pandemic

Allstate said that on average, personal auto insurance customers will reportedly receive 15 percent money back based on their monthly premium in April and May.

Thieves break into restaurants during shelter-in-place

“I feel like someone poured salt on my wound after I got stabbed with what’s going on the last few weeks,” said Kam Razavi. “I’m not happy about it but it's the sign of the times right now.”

Council to vote on COVID-19 aid package, construction workers return to job sites

The council will take up the resolutions at their next meeting. If it passes, $15 million dollars will be allocated to existing non-profits like the Central Texas Food Bank.