Houston Fire Marshals received more than 10K complaints against bars, restaurants
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they’ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
According to Houston Fire Marshals, they’ve received more than 10,000 social distancing complaints since mid-March.
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.
Leaders from some of America’s largest companies signed an open letter to Congress urgently calling for lawmakers to help small businesses.
Small Business Administration watchdog report cites ‘serious concerns’ over ‘widespread’ COVID-19 relief fraud
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
A report from the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business Administration details complaints of thousands of instances involving suspected fraud from financial institutions apparently receiving economic assistance from Coronavirus relief aid.
Unemployment benefits coming to end, many worried about what to do next
Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has added $600 to unemployment checks. The weekly boost in aid that millions of people have received is set to expire July 31, though this is the last week most recipients will get the extra funds.
Since early in the coronavirus pandemic, the federal government has added $600 to unemployment checks. The weekly boost in aid that millions of people have received is set to expire July 31, though this is the last week most recipients will get the extra funds.
Fort Bend Co. launches consulting program to help small businesses survive
The county partnered with a consulting company to help small businesses, particularly minority and disadvantaged businesses that didn't receive PPP loans, with coaching to help turn things around.
The county partnered with a consulting company to help small businesses, particularly minority and disadvantaged businesses that didn't receive PPP loans, with coaching to help turn things around.
Struggling businesses face expensive property tax bills
The owner of the Potatoe Patch says he, now, faces a $59,000 property tax bill, that he can't pay. A sparse lunch-crowd, on a recent day, suggests how slow his recovery has been.
The owner of the Potatoe Patch says he, now, faces a $59,000 property tax bill, that he can't pay. A sparse lunch-crowd, on a recent day, suggests how slow his recovery has been.
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.
The RESTAURANTS Act would provide $120 Billion dollars for independent bars and restaurants to stabilize businesses that have been decimated by the pandemic.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
We've compiled a list of black-owned businesses across the Houston area. If we missed one email us at fox26houstonnews@foxtv.com
What if Harris County businesses defy the mask requirement order
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks about business owners and citizens who believe this mask requirement order violates their rights.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks about business owners and citizens who believe this mask requirement order violates their rights.
Houston business owner says racist social media comments causing backlash were from hackers
The owner of Infinity Diagnostics Center says she is getting death threats over racist comments made on her social media accounts. She says those racist comments were the work of hackers. FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has the details.
The owner of Infinity Diagnostics Center says she is getting death threats over racist comments made on her social media accounts. She says those racist comments were the work of hackers. FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has the details.
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.
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.
Houston business groups are working to small business owners who barely staying afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.