Bi-partisan RESTAURANTS Act aims to offer financial assistance to struggling bars and restaurants
The RESTAURANTS Act would provide $120 Billion dollars for independent bars and restaurants to stabilize businesses that have been decimated by the pandemic.
Popular local brewery forced to close restaurant for what it calls 'absurd' reason
"They are equating the truckloads of beer we send to our distributor as if it's being consumed here at the beer garden by our guests," said Wagner. "It defies all common sense."
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Harris County approves $30M grant program to help small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Small businesses in Harris County struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic may receive some extra help.
Houston nightclub defies governor’s shutdown orders, stays open
New video surfaced this weekend of people inside an open nightclub in downtown Houston. This comes days after Gov. Abbott ordered all Texas bars and nightclubs to close.
Houston business owner temporarily ends dine-in service amid COVID-19 concerns
Drinking in Paradise has been temporarily called off for Lei Low Rum & Tiki Bar in the Heights. Owner Russell Thoede said he decided to scale back to cocktails-to-go only after reopening for in-person seating for just eight days.
Harris Co. mandatory mask order goes into effect Jun. 22
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has signed an order that mandates all businesses must require the wearing of protective masks by customers and employees.
LIST: Black-owned businesses in the Houston area
We've compiled a list of black-owned businesses across the Houston area. If we missed one email us at fox26houstonnews@foxtv.com
Houston-area water park reopens before Texas offers guidelines
Just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, a water park in the Houston-area is preparing to reopen its doors to visitors this Saturday, even though Governor Abbott has not given water parks the green light to do so.
Houston businesses join forces to help struggling small businesses
Houston business groups are working to small business owners who barely staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Magic Johnson giving $100M in loans to minority-owned businesses struggling amid COVID-19 pandemic
Advocates say small and diverse businesses are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program.
Local bar prepares to reopen for phase two of Governor Greg Abbott’s plan
After Gov. Abbott announced the next phase of reopening Texas, many businesses are feeling excited after being closed for several weeks.
Texas gyms prepare to reopen for business
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker gives you a look inside some Houston-area gyms days before they reopen after being closed for months.
Texas barbershops, salons open for first time in weeks
Following Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s new order, nail salons, barbershops, and tanning salons were allowed to re-open on Friday, May 8. FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff speaks with business owners about their reopening.
Owner of Ooh La La in Atascocita talks successful salon reopening
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with the owner of Ooh La La in Atascocita about how reopening is going.