Texas service sector flat, retail sales fall in November
The Texas service sector — already battered by the coronavirus pandemic — remained flat in November, while retail sales for
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COVID-19 hospitalizations shut down bars in Texas county
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated PressHOUSTON (AP) — A Central Texas county has closed its bars after area hospitalizations for
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What does Biden win mean for North Texas?
By Robert Francis Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on
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TABC Suspends Liquor Licenses for 3 North Texas Businesses After Statewide Sweep
The weekly sweeps are part of an operation to improve public safety at bars and restaurants licensed by TABC to
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How PeopleFund is filling gaps for small businesses in North Texas
Holly Burrow was a trained pastry chef by trade and ran a number of her own small businesses. Now she helps
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Texas unemployment surges in September
The Texas unemployment rate soared in September, climbing for the first time since April as job growth downshifted sharply. Unemployment
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In Texas, some Black-owned barbecue restaurants saw an uptick in business during summer protests
Small businesses have been struggling during the pandemic, particularly Black-owned businesses. In the last few months, Black owners of barbecue restaurants
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Denton bars, venues impacted differently by Texas reopening decision
By Justin Grass Staff Writer jgrass@dentonrc.com As Denton County is opting into Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to allow bars to reopen
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Abbott’s Shutdown Orders Kill Thousands of Texas Businesses
Thousands more are temporarily closed and struggling to survive. By Erin Anderson Recent data shows more than 8,900 Texas businesses have
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“We can’t do it alone”: Texans say federal leaders’ inaction on a new coronavirus aid package is endangering their livelihoods
Texas business owners and unemployed residents feel like federal leaders of both parties are playing political games with their financial
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