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.
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.
After Gov. Abbott announced the next phase of reopening Texas, many businesses are feeling excited after being closed for several weeks.
Bars open for first sports events of COVID-19 lockdown
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff gives you a look at how bars are operating for NASCAR.
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff gives you a look at how bars are operating for NASCAR.
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.
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.
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.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with the owner of Ooh La La in Atascocita about how reopening is going.
Some Houston-area salons owners hold off on reopening
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with some Houston-area salon owners who say they're not ready to reopen their doors.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with some Houston-area salon owners who say they're not ready to reopen their doors.
Several small business owners get checks from county's $10 million small business loan program
Harris County is offering small businesses loans during COVID-19 pandemic, and as reporter Randy Wallace finds, many are beyond grateful.
Harris County is offering small businesses loans during COVID-19 pandemic, and as reporter Randy Wallace finds, many are beyond grateful.
Denied PPP loans, small businesses turn to other options for help
Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense for businesses trying to get PPP loans from new sources.
Consumer reporter Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense for businesses trying to get PPP loans from new sources.
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
Some Houston business owners split on how to move forward during COVID-19 pandemic
As the state prepares to reopen Friday, some Houston-area business owners are split on their plans moving forward.
As the state prepares to reopen Friday, some Houston-area business owners are split on their plans moving forward.
Smallest businesses get a few hours at head of loan line
Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.
Smaller businesses that need coronavirus relief will get to move to the front of the line come Wednesday.
'We're not all going to survive this': Economic impact from COVID-19 forces salon owner to close
A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.
A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.
Houston retail stores prepare to start to-go service
Shop owners want to start selling again and bring their employees back, but they are also anxious as to how this new way of operating their stores will work out.
Shop owners want to start selling again and bring their employees back, but they are also anxious as to how this new way of operating their stores will work out.
Government small business loan program doesn't help the little guy but Harris Co. is on track to do that
As small businesses feel the burn from the economic shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several thousand of them are applying for help.
As small businesses feel the burn from the economic shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, several thousand of them are applying for help.
Exotic dancewear company makes masks to help stop spread of COVID 19
Her company makes the disposable filters for the machine-washable masks along with disposable masks she says can be worn a couple of times before discarding.
Her company makes the disposable filters for the machine-washable masks along with disposable masks she says can be worn a couple of times before discarding.
Governor Abbott announces program to help Texas small businesses
Governor Abbott announces a multi-million dollar partnership to help small businesses struggling with the Covid19 pandemic
Governor Abbott announces a multi-million dollar partnership to help small businesses struggling with the Covid19 pandemic
How to save your small business
Small business owners can now get a Paycheck Protection Program emergency loan through the government's coronavirus stimulus package.
Small business owners can now get a Paycheck Protection Program emergency loan through the government's coronavirus stimulus package.
Unique gifts available at Christmas gift gallery at Art Center of Baytown
You can stop by the city's art center and pick up handmade, unique holiday gifts and decor created by local artists.
You can stop by the city's art center and pick up handmade, unique holiday gifts and decor created by local artists.