July’s COVID-19 surge halted economic growth in Texas
Experts say growth that was taking place in May and June abruptly stopped in July as a major outbreak spread across the state.
North Texas artists, music venues hoping Save Our Stages Act gets passed
Texas Congressman Roger Williams is co-sponsoring pandemic relief legislation for music venues.
Public safety enhancements highlight latest Dallas budget proposal
The Dallas City Council will soon take up the next budget with revenue losses from the pandemic and calls from activists to defund the police.
US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months
The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.
Attorney: Evictions could become an epidemic in Texas
Many renters in Dallas County are getting a little more breathing room even though the temporary ban on evictions is over.
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.
Billy Bob’s in Fort Worth set to reopen next week as a restaurant
Fort Worth's legendary Billy Bob's Texas is getting ready to reopen next week.
JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
American Airlines trying to limit furloughs
American Airlines has a deal with its pilots’ union to limit job losses.
Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation
The latest negotiating session on a coronavirus relief bill has wrapped with modest concessions being made by both sides.
Disney 3Q revenue drops 42%, missing expectations
Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
US manufacturing improves in July, outlook clouded by coronavirus
The Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers, said Monday that its manufacturing index rose to 54.2 last month, up from a June reading of 52.6. Any reading above 50 signals that U.S. manufacturing is expanding.
CEOs warn Congress of 'catastrophic' pandemic impact on small businesses without more federal aid
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Lord & Taylor seeks bankruptcy protection
Lord & Taylor, America's oldest retailer, is seeking bankruptcy protection, as is the owner of Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank, lengthening the list of major retail chains that have faltered in the pandemic.
Airbnb summer rental safety amid COVID-19 pandemic: What to know before you check in
With summer travel underway during the coronavirus pandemic, health experts have advice on how to stay safe when renting a summer home on travel websites like Airbnb.
City of Dallas works to spread eviction protection information
The end of the month means many people struggling to pay rent during the pandemic could be receiving eviction notices.
Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off
The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.
Lowe's shelling out $100M in coronavirus bonuses to hourly workers
Lowe's said the total amount it is spending on this round of bonuses is about $100 million, pushing its total investment in coronavirus relief funding for associates to approximately $500 million.