February 23, 2021 Austin retiree Doug Zabel was relieved to get the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in January and eager for the second round of his two-dose regimen last week. Then the winter storm knocked out not only his electricity, but also his appointment. The storm, which overwhelmed the state’s electric grid and left […]
February 23, 2021 Despite the disruptions caused by COVID-19, CBRE Group Inc. experienced new highs to end 2020. The world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, which relocated its headquarters to Dallas from Los Angeles in October, reported record adjusted earnings per share (EPS) during the fourth quarter at $1.45, up from $1.32 […]
February 23, 2021 The Internal Revenue Service extended the tax-filing and payment deadline for individuals and businesses in Texas to June 15 due to damage across the state caused by the severe winter storms. Texans in all of the state’s 254 counties will automatically be given the extra two months to file and pay their […]
February 22, 2021 After dispatching work crews to mend burst pipes and broken boilers, North Texas school leaders say they will soon reopen many of the buildings that were badly damaged in last week’s winter storm. Still, many students won’t be returning to campus until at least Wednesday as their communities continue to recover from […]
February 22, 2021 Texans in more than 100 counties can begin applying for federal assistance to help them recover from last week’s massive winter storm that caused widespread power outages, water disruptions and building damages from burst pipes. And the number of counties whose residents qualify for such aid could grow “as more work is […]
February 22, 2021 Denton County Public Health’s drive-through vaccination clinics at Texas Motor Speedway are set to reopen Wednesday following last week’s winter weather closure. “We are excited the weather will be much safer this next week and we can begin offering second-dose appointments,” Judge Andy Eads said in a news release. DCPH will prioritize […]
February 21, 2021 Many Texans who have suffered winter storm damage can apply now for help from FEMA. President Joe Biden signed a major disaster declaration Friday for 77 Texas counties, including much of Dallas-Fort Worth. That allows the Federal Emergency Management Agency to distribute assistance for needs including temporary lodging, home repairs and uninsured […]
February 21, 2021 Gov. Greg Abbott said he and other state leaders are working fast to find solutions for homeowners and renters facing steep electricity bills after a winter storm left many Texans without power for days. After Abbott convened what his office described as an “emergency meeting” Saturday with lawmakers to discuss the issue, […]
February 21, 2021 In the aftermath of what could be Texas’ costliest weather event in its history, food aid for individuals is being provided by the state government, places of worship, local nonprofits, food banks, and community-organized mutual aids. D-SNAP and SNAP Gov. Greg Abbott’s Major Disaster Declaration first issued on Feb. 12 will release […]
February 20, 2021 Texas will get nearly 600,000 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for next week, allowing the state to distribute the vaccine to the largest number of counties so far. The vaccines will be shipped to 563 providers in 230 counties across Texas, including 84,240 doses for large vaccine clinics in Harris, Dallas […]