Salon a la Mode owner Shelley Luther reopened Thursday even though the state had required nonessential businesses to remain closed.
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Texas agency won’t cut oil production despite cratering prices
Two global crises have brought unusual attention to Texas oil regulators, who decided against taking action some producers wanted. One regulator said, “Politics win, Texans lose.”
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Analysis: If reopening the economy is risky, who’s getting protection?
Top officials say it’s safe to reopen at least some of the economy, but they’re also pushing for “blanket immunity” for businesses, should anything go wrong. That leaves some people out.
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Dallas-based hotel group to return $76 million in disaster loans meant for small businesses
The network of companies — Ashford Hospitality Trust, Ashford Inc., and Braemar Hotels & Resorts — are run by prominent Texas GOP donor Monty Bennett.
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A prominent Texas man’s network of hotels got millions in taxpayer loans, irking smaller businesses and some lawmakers
Monty Bennett’s Dallas-based hotel network applied for $126 million from the government’s Paycheck Protection Program and has received $76 million, according to data compiled by The Washington Post.
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Coronavirus in Texas: Texas State University System says it’ll resume on-campus classes in the fall
Our staff is closely tracking developments on the new coronavirus in Texas. Check here for live updates.
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At a Texas mall reopening, some antsy shoppers wore homemade masks while others called coronavirus a farce
Friday was the first day that shopping malls — along with restaurants, retail outlets and movie theaters — were allowed to reopen in Texas. Under an order from Gov. Greg Abbott, stores can open their doors, but they must limit occupancy to no more than 25% of capacity.
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U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Texas predicts cities and local governments could be facing bankruptcy
Garcia said the country could be heading toward the next Great Depression.
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Texas sales tax revenues fall by 9.3% in April
For the past several weeks, the comptroller has been referring to the state of the economy as a recession. The latest sales tax figures give the first glimpse of how much the economic downturn will hurt the state budget.
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Texas halted evictions, giving renters some relief. But what happens when the moratorium ends?
Experts and advocates say renters — hit particularly hard by the economic downturn — face a financial cliff if more monetary aid doesn’t arrive before moratoriums lift.
