Many Harris Co. Justices of the Peace delaying eviction hearings until June, July
Many Justices of the Peace are holding off on eviction hearings for another few weeks, Heather Sullivan shares information renters need to know.
Demand for food donations in Texas remains high as more businesses reopen
Food donations for hundreds of Houstonians in need continue at NRG Stadium as Gov. Abbott announces the next steps for the state's reopening.
Target extends $2-an-hour pay increase for workers through July 4
The pay bump will last into the summer, two months longer than originally announced.
Texas Reopening: What's opening next on May 18?
When the May 18 reopening goes into effect, Texans are expected to see the partial reopening of gyms, fitness centers, non-essential manufacturers, and offices.
Calling for courage not fear, Rep. Crenshaw pushes Texas reopening
Rep. Crenshaw filed a proposal that would allow Americans to return to their jobs while still collecting the $600 per week unemployment benefit through July 31.
Will you get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Everything we know so far
The outlook is hazy for a second cash payment for Americans who have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage
Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.
36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.
In coronavirus economy, financial advisers telling clients these 3 key things
Here are three pieces of advice our advisers are sharing with clients to calm fears amid the current market climate.
House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service
A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service
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.