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Rollin' n Bowlin' credits pandemic restrictions with transforming business into national entity
From Austin News
Shutdowns to slow to spread of COVID-19 has effected almost all businesses in one way or another.
Black Star Co-op manager calls on legislature to clarify path to COVID-19 reopening
From Austin News
State representatives need to figure out how to cut the Gordian Knot of reopening the Texas economy in a way that protects businesses, their employees, and public health – but that's only the short answer, a popular Austin brew pubs' manager said.
Study: Some El Paso small businesses need good holiday shopping season to survive 2020
From El Paso Standard
This year has been tough on small business everywhere but a recent study points out how important the 2020 holiday season will be for El Paso.
RIP: Austin loses iconic restaurants, bars to COVID-19 pandemic
From Austin News
This is a list no restaurant or bar owner wants to make: It’s the graveyard of Austin restaurants that have permanently closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As Houston COVID-19 cases continue to rise, small businesses call for more support
From Houston Republic
Small businesses, particularly in the hospitality sector, fear a long, hard winter as cases of COVID-19 continue and Houston officials warn of a crackdown on gatherings, and the possibility of a curfew.
Study: COVID-19 an unlikely risk for most newborns
From Houston Republic
While there are plenty of things to worry about when it comes to having a newborn, a severe case of COVID-19 may not be one of them, according to a Nov. 9 study published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.
Fort Bend school district to explore solutions for virtual learning student failure rates
From North Coastal News
As the third term approaches for the Fort Bend Intermediate School District, school officials are working to solve the district's failure rates for virtual learners that have been a concern throughout the second term.
'We aren't going anywhere,' startup hub Capital Factory says in announcement about closing Dallas location
From Dallas City Wire
Tech innovation hub Capital Factory, "part of the center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas," has been pushed down and out of Dallas by COVID-19 – but it's not out, the company said in a recent announcement.
Texas restaurants brace for new COVID-19 restrictions; half may close before spring
From Lone Star Standard
Restaurants across Texas are waiting for the other shoe to drop in the form of more restrictions as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Friendswood school system to failing online students: Come back to classroom
From North Coastal News
A school district in the Houston area has a solution for students who are struggling with online learning: bring them back to the classroom.
IHS Markit predicts more oil refineries will shutter amid dramatic drop in demand due to COVID-19
From Lone Star Standard
COVID-19 is delivering an "abrupt shock" to the oil industry with more refineries set to close amid a dramatic drop in demand, according to a leading industry analyst.
Report: COVID-19 fatigue contributes to increased spread of disease in Texas
From Ft Worth Times
COVID-19 fatigue appears to be spreading as well as the virus as the pandemic lingers.
Storied Houston bookstore announces closure; COVID-19 largely to blame
From Houston Republic
After nearly five decades, a storied Houston bookstore is closing its doors, largely due to the sharp decrease in trade during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas restaurant business collapse seriously affects trucking, farming as well
From Lone Star Standard
The perilous state of restaurants and other hospitality businesses in Texas due to the COVID-19 pandemic is having a tangible effect on many other sectors, including farming and trucking.
University of Texas Medical Branch professor: Anxiety, depression up during pandemic
From South Galveston News
An integrative medicine physician and professor says COVID-19 has caused anxiety and depression to massively increase.
Department of Veterans Affairs' annual report sees rise in suicides
From El Paso Standard
A federal report has found that veterans are dying by suicide at an increased rate since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Two Texas school districts switch to full in-person learning
From Nortex Times
Two Texas school districts are returning to in-person learning so students can get back to learning and succeed in the classroom.
Students in Texas schools increasingly failing in virtual learning settings
From Education Daily Wire
More children are failing at least one class during the first few weeks of school than in previous years.
Physicians note link between COVID-19, mental health issues in Texas, worldwide
From Dallas City Wire
Texans who think the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is stressing them out - even to the point of considering suicide - are not wrong.
SXSW planning virtual event in March 2021, no word on in-person events
From Lone Star Standard
South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin is putting on a brave face as it moves ahead with a 2021 virtual event following the city's unilateral decision to cancel this year's event due to COVID-19.