Nearly 3.2 million more workers seek jobless aid
Roughly 33.5 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the seven weeks since the coronavirus began forcing millions of companies to close their doors and slash their workforces.
What should I do if I think my coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
The IRS has sent millions of Americans their coronavirus stimulus payments, but some are not getting the amounts they expected. What should you do if you think your coronavirus stimulus check amount is wrong?
Texas Supreme Court orders Dallas salon owner's release after Gov. Abbott amends his executive orders
The Dallas salon owner who was jailed after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide COVID-19 restrictions has been released under an order from the Texas Supreme Court.
Majority of US workers want to stay remote: Survey
Over 40 percent of respondents said that going forward, they want to work remotely more often.
Businesses prepare to open Friday under new Texas guidelines
Employees and customers should expect to see quite a bit of change when they head back to work on Friday.
Houston City Council will vote on emergency rent relief program
The $15 million rental assistance program looks to help thousands of people struggling to pay rent.
Parents fighting to get $7k back after prom plans canceled without refund
Kingwood-area parents are fighting to get $7,000 back from a beach house company after prom plans were canceled due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders.
Texas hair salons, barbershops, tanning salons can open Friday, May 8; gyms and more May 18
Less than a week into Phase One of Texas' reopening plan, Governor Greg Abbott has announced that cosmetology salons, hair salons, tanning salons, and barbershops could open Friday, May 8.
Dallas salon owner gets 7 days in jail for reopening in defiance of countywide restrictions
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
Local company pivots to stay relevant during COVID-19 crisis
Looking for a way to stay relevant the company started filling orders for personal protective equipment. They also sell a "Kooty Key" to keep from touching things, and signs that make it socially acceptable to not shake hands.
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.
Several Houston-area restaurants choose not to reopen in Phase One
Under Gov. Greg Abbott's reopening plan, Texas restaurants were allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity on May 1. Some restaurants are still choosing to keep their dining rooms closed.
Judge Hidalgo encouragement to report businesses open too early riles critics
Judge Hidalgo encourages people to report businesses that are opening without authorization, or hosting too many customers. Critics say shes asking people to snitch.
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.
IRS knowingly sends stimulus check to dead grandmother, wealthy foreigner as vets, other Americans wait
The IRS sees dead people — and apparently pays them too.
J.Crew files for Chap. 11 bankruptcy as pandemic smothers retail
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus: Study
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
Defiant strip club shut down by HPD, granted restraining order
Despite HPD shutting it down in the wee hours of Friday morning, a southwest Houston strip club was prepared to open again Friday night. Since then, the club has been granted a temporary restraining order against the City of Houston and the police and fire departments.
US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid
More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.
Restaurants prepare to reopen under new rules on May 1
Phase 1 of reopening Texas has restaurants opening their dining rooms at 25 percent capacity starting Friday, May 1.