Congress reaches deal on COVID-19 relief, stimulus checks for Americans
Top Capitol Hill negotiators sealed a deal Sunday on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
Apple quietly closes retail stores in California as coronavirus cases surge
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
North Texas food banks worry about demand for several years to come due to pandemic
Even with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, North Texas food banks are anticipating the economic crisis and increased demand for food to continue for two to three more years.
Dallas leaders warn thousands could be homeless as CDC's moratorium on evictions set to expire
With the CDC's moratorium on evictions set to expire in two weeks, Dallas leaders are warning city council members that thousands of people could soon face eviction.
California judge extends strip club exemption from pandemic-related restrictions
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
Unemployed Texans holding on to hope for second stimulus check
There’s some news that Congress could reach a deal on another stimulus check, which will bring much needed help for Texans looking for work.
Thousands of Texans still not able to afford rent as eviction moratorium expires at end of December
According to a survey by the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 1.7 million households in Texas have little to no confidence that they can afford next month’s rent.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
'Christmas cliff' looms for millions of Americans on the verge of losing their unemployment benefits
It’s being called the “Christmas Cliff.” On Dec. 26, millions of Americans are set to lose their unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, adding another layer of stress for those who are jobless this holiday.
Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says
Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.
Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic
With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever
More than 315,000 Texas gig workers, independent contractors will lose unemployment relief without action
More than 619,000 independent contractors in Texas who lost work received benefits under the program Congress created, according to the commission.
Captain Nemo's in Irving just the latest small business to close due to impacts of COVID-19 pandemic
Since the news broke to customers last weekend, many in Irving are lining up to buy what may be their last Captain Nemo's sandwich.
New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.
UN warns 2021 could be ‘bleakest and darkest’ year
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanitarian aid budgets are now facing dire shortfalls as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen.
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
Dallas code enforcement officers were out this weekend making sure businesses were following rollback rules
Dallas said it gives establishments a warning first, and hasn’t issued a citation since July.
Dallas, Tarrant counties receive letter from the state outlining reopening rollback action plan
Dallas and Tarrant counties have received a letter from Texas Health and Human Services notifying them of the action plan for reopening rollbacks.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.