UN forecasts pandemic to shrink world economy by 3.2 percent
The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.
Applications for Houston rental assistance program closed in under 2 hours after money runs out
The program opened for tenants to apply at 10 a.m., but by 11:34 the funds were tapped out.
Walmart to give hourly employees another round of cash bonuses amid COVID-19 pandemic
The bonus will be $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly and temporary associates, the company said.
Houstonians can apply for rental assistance up to $1,056 for April, May on Wednesday
The agency will provide up to $1,056 in rental assistance per month to qualified low-to-moderate income people who could not pay their April and/or May rent. Enrollment in the program will be accepted until all available funds have been committed.
Businesses hurting from COVID-19 also hit by thieves
While businesses are hurting from the COVID-19 pandemic, they are also having to deal with thieves breaking into their establishments.
Possible second-round of stimulus checks as millions still await first round
Here's a look at several proposals from President Trump and Congress as they consider different ideas for a second-round of stimulus payments.
Houston mayor outlines proposed FY 2021 budget
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says his proposal will close a $169 million budget gap.
Trump: California should support Elon Musk opening Tesla plant 'now'
In a tweet, Musk practically dared authorities to arrest him.
Abbott, HHSC announce over $1B in pandemic food benefits for Texas families
HHSC has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide more than $1 billion through the federal Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program.
Coronavirus could force retailers to offer deep discounts for months
Excess inventory and too-few customers could force businesses, trying to reopen from the coronavirus shutdown, to offer deep discounts for months.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey donates $25 million to undocumented immigrants, inmates
Mayor London Breed said that Dorsey's donation more than doubles the total contributions to Give2SF and brings the total funding to $26.3 million.
As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick from COVID-19 on the job
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
Steak 'n Shake permanently closes 57 of its restaurants amid coronavirus crisis
When it comes to dining options, there will be fewer steaks and shakes to be had.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If taxpayers don't provide their direct deposit information by noon on May 13, they'll have to wait to receive their payment by mail.
Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says
If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.
H-E-B president shares insight on grocery industry amid COVID-19 pandemic
H-E-B President Scott McClelland talks about the current state of the grocery industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic and various shortages.
Lost your job? Here's what you need to know
Nearly 33.5 million Americans have lost their jobs and applied for unemployment benefits in the past 7 weeks — a stunning record high that reflects the near-complete shutdown of the U.S. economy.
Jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
The unemployment rate could reach 16% or more. Twenty-one million jobs may have been lost in April.
Texas hair, nail, cosmetology and tanning salons allowed to reopen today
Cosmetology salons, hair salons, nail salons, tanning salons, and barbershops are allowed to reopen in Texas today, but there are rules they must follow.
New tool allows renters to check if they're protected by fed's eviction moratorium
Tenants worried about paying rent during the coronavirus crisis can use a new tool unveiled earlier this week by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to check whether they are protected under a federal eviction moratorium.