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Economy

Cedar Park named one of America's best small cities to live in

Economy

Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recession

After a summer of declining unemployment rates following Abbott's widespread business reopenings during the pandemic, the state's unemployment rate jumped to 8.3%.
Deep Dive

Here's what Texas considers as 'work search' for those unemployed

When implemented in November, most people receiving unemployment will need to look for work three times a week.
Texas News

Texas Workforce Commission to reinstate work search requirement starting Nov. 1

For most Texas counties, those receiving unemployment benefits will need to show three work searches per week.
Economy

Gov. Abbott announces bars can reopen October 14

Bars will be allowed to reopen at 50% capacity, and all other businesses can open to 75% capacity.
Regional

Disney to lay off 28,000 cast members as pandemic continues to hit theme park industry

The cuts come amid ongoing COVID-19 impacts on park business and the continued closure of Disney's parks in California.
Economy

Mayor Payton: 'The Tall City is open for business'

Although bars are still closed under Abbott's orders, Payton expressed that he would have bar owners' backs if they decided to open.
Money

Extra $300 unemployment benefits for Texans to end this week, TWC announces

The normal state unemployment benefits will not be affected by the change, TWC said.
Economy

Texas Tax-free Weekend is Aug. 7-9, here’s what to expect

Businesses in West Texas are planning to use tax-free weekend as a chance to stimulate their local economy.
Economy

Texas Tax-free Weekend is Aug. 7-9, here’s what to expect

Businesses in West Texas are planning to use tax-free weekend as a chance to stimulate their local economy.
Coronavirus

Season cancellations could cause severe damage to Texas' economy

There are still a lot of questions surrounding the upcoming season.
Economy

The national coin shortage is giving West Texas banks something to worry about

The lack coins in circulation is affecting how banks can disburse to both businesses and customers.

Drive-thru early voting location closed until Wednesday because of weather

West Texas weather-related closures and delays for Tuesday, Oct. 27

Early voting location for Tom Green County reopens Tuesday afternoon

Evacuating from the East Troublesome Fire

Dale Hansen: I made a horrible joke, and I’m sorry

Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. leaves game vs. Bengals with knee injury; won't return

LIST: Here are all the confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Permian Basin

Early voting location for Tom Green County reopens Tuesday afternoon

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Cedar Park named one of America's best small cities to live in

Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recession

Here's what Texas considers as 'work search' for those unemployed

Texas Workforce Commission to reinstate work search requirement starting Nov. 1

Gov. Abbott announces bars can reopen October 14

Disney to lay off 28,000 cast members as pandemic continues to hit theme park industry

Mayor Payton: 'The Tall City is open for business'

Extra $300 unemployment benefits for Texans to end this week, TWC announces

Texas Tax-free Weekend is Aug. 7-9, here’s what to expect

Texas Tax-free Weekend is Aug. 7-9, here’s what to expect

Season cancellations could cause severe damage to Texas' economy

The national coin shortage is giving West Texas banks something to worry about

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