Richmond city leaders are asking citizens to help support local businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Read more
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House leaders' plan for swift action on a $2.2 trillion package to ease the coronavirus pandemic 's devastating toll on the U.S. economy and health care system ran into complications Friday as a maverick conservative threatened to delay passage until most lawmakers return t… Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week — almost five times the previous record set in 1982 — amid a widespread economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus. Read more
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed as it continues to spread across the world. Here is a look at some of the latest developments Wednesday related to the global economy, particular economic sectors, and the workplace: Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House and Senate leaders of both parties announced agreement early Wednesday on an unprecedented $2 trillion emergency bill to rush sweeping aid to businesses, workers and a health care system slammed by the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Barbershops, hair salons, theaters and other nonessential businesses in Fort Bend County have been ordered to close. Read more
The Swinging Door restaurant owner Steve Onstead could read the writing on the wall. Read more
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.08 billion in January, 8.9% more than in January 2019. And most communities in west Fort Bend County can attest that business was better in 2019 than in 2018. Read more
Two businesses in Rosenberg may soon be able to own their own land. At the Rosenberg Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, commissioners approved a replat in Hutchison subdivision. The plat is for 0.1535 acres consisting of one block and two reserves, located at the southwest corner of Aven… Read more
The 2020 Houston Glass Show will be held Feb.14-16 at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, 4310 SH 36 South in Rosenberg. Read more
