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Report: Texas cruise industry treading water in COVID-19 economy
From Business Daily
From the oilfields of the Permian Basin to the Port of Galveston, the Texas economy is showing signs of recovery as Gov. Greg Abbott relaxes mandates, yet analysts with the Texas Recovery Alliance indicate work remains to be done.
Texas rural hospitals advocate: Return of elective surgery will provide big boost
From Lone Star Standard
Allowing hospitals to perform elective surgeries will be a much-needed boost for rural medical facilities, according to Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals (TORCH) CEO and President John Henderson.
Crawford ISD successfully opens despite COVID-19
From Waco Reporter
When the Crawford Independent School District superintendent offered parents the option for their children to attend class virtually or return to class in person, 94% opted for live learning and 6% chose remote instruction, according to school officials.
TRA: Abbott expanding occupancy to 75% for businesses will allow more sales
From Lone Star Standard
Gov. Gregg Abbott’s new executive orders expanding occupancy levels for retailers is expected to help them compete and service more customers in brick-and-mortar stores, according to the Texas Retailers Association (TRA).
Lawyer, arts advocate Bill Bunch says Austin leaders must save music industry
From Austin News
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the Austin music scene – shuttering venues, costing musicians the majority of their gigs, impacting affiliated businesses. Proponents have called on the city to invest more money in supporting the people and businesses suffering due to the coronavirus.
Perryman: Economy can reopen ‘with caution’
From Lone Star Standard
When Dr. Ray Perryman talks about the Texas economy, people listen.
TRA report says COVID-19 shutdowns have wrecked Texas economy
From Business Daily
The Texas Recovery Alliance (TRA) reported that COVID-19 shutdowns have wrecked the Texas' economy, causing businesses to permanently close and the state to eventually suffer long-term economic and reputational damage.
Tourism commissioner calls on council to save Austin music industry
From Austin News
Austin is justifiably proud of the label “The Live Music Capital of the World.”
Analysis: On economic recovery, Arizona, Alaska at top of their COVID class
From Grand Canyon Times
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy have led their states’ economies most successfully during the 2020 COVID crisis, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) unemployment data.
Toth withdraws support for Abbott, cites 'appalling lack of consistency, leadership'
From North Coastal News
Based on recent COVID-19 positive case figures within the state of Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott recently relaxed some of the restrictions placed on businesses but he has fallen short of appeasing his base.
Statistician questions Texas COVID-19 case count
From North Coastal News
With news in June that a surge of COVID-19 cases was occurring in Harris County, statistician Joe Wohleber began to monitor the data daily. He found discrepancies in the number of cases being posted on Texas' dashboard.
COVID-19 shutdowns costing thousands Texas jobs, report says
From Texas Business Daily
A Texas oilfield services industry (OFS) brief said shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are having devastating consequences in the state’s oil fields, choking off production and costing thousands of workers their jobs.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas: Job losses in Texas less severe than nation
From Business Daily
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has noted that although payroll employment in Texas contracted by 1.25 million jobs in March and April, it was less severe of a contraction than in other parts of the country.
Millions of Texans have applied for unemployment benefits since the spring
From Business Daily
Millions of Texas residents have filed for unemployment since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March. The unemployment rate is almost double the figure in January, and although the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas sees some recovery, it’s a grim picture.
Safe start leaves Waco ISD superintendent optimistic
From Waco Reporter
The Waco Independent School District has planned, prepared and taken precautions for the start of the school year, Superintendent Susan Kincannon told Waco Reporter.
Midland dentist says COVID-19 hurting industry
From Business Daily
A dentist in Midland says his practice and the dental industry as a whole are hurting because of the COVID-19 pandemic, with patients putting off treatments and dental assistants who must stay home to care for their children not in school.
Report: Texas live entertainment, information events will be last to recover after COVID-19
From Business Daily
A report issued on the live events industry in Texas portrayed in dire terms the result of the COVID-19 pandemic on a business that affects so many others, spreading the possibility of a major recession in the state.
Report: Texas hotels devastated by COVID-19 may have reached point of no return
From Business Daily
With declines of up to 90% in guest room revenues, a report from the Texas hotel industry said hotels in the state may be reaching a point from which they cannot recover.
Round Rock ISD superintendent says district's reopening plan designed to be 'flexible' as year continues
From Austin News
The Round Rock Independent School District welcomed back some students and teachers earlier this month for in-person instruction as part of a two-phased reopening to ensure everyone is kept safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ector County ISD reports 'significant success' in students returning for in-person classes
From Petroplex News
Ector County ISD students have been returning to school for in-person instruction and Superintendent Scott Muri said the district has experienced "significant success."