July 15, 2020 This recession differs from some economic downturns in the past for many reasons, one of those reasons being that businesses themselves are shut down and can’t produce goods or provide services in the same way before the pandemic, SMU’s Cox School of Business Clinical Professor and economic expert Michael Davis said in […]
July 15, 2020 MJ Hegar claimed victory in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s runoff election against state Sen. Royce West of Dallas. “I am humbled by the support we have received from all across the state, and am confident we have a decisive victory,” Hegar said in a statement Tuesday night […]
July 15, 2020 In about two weeks millions of Americans could lose a crucial economic lifeline of this pandemic: $600 a week in extra federal unemployment benefits. The scheduled end will ripple through households and the entire economy. The program accounts for a big chunk of the Treasury Department’s record jobless payments last month, which […]
July 15, 2020 REBUILD. RECOVER. RECONNECT. Through the ongoing health and economic crisis, small businesses have stood tall and pivoted their business models to survive. They now face a new challenge of reopening in a new environment, complete with different guidelines, a new focus on health and safety, and a customer base that’s been forever […]
July 15, 2020 As dress rehearsals go, Tuesday’s Texas primary runoff elections weren’t bad, but for some voters and poll workers, they revealed problems that need to be fixed before November’s big show. With much lower turnout than primary or general elections, the first in-person election day during the coronavirus pandemic saw voters reporting heavily […]
July 14, 2020 The Texas 2020 runoff election will determine which Democratic and Republican primary candidates will be on the ballot in November. The 2020 primary runoffs were originally scheduled for May 26 and were postponed to July 14 because of the pandemic. We’re expecting results to be delayed more than usual, especially because of […]
July 14, 2020 As voters went to the polls for Tuesday’s primary runoff elections, they found a changed environment with poll workers guiding them through a redesigned process to reduce the potential to spread the coronavirus. That meant signs urging social distancing and voters being given instruments to use on touch screens. It was the […]
July 14, 2020 The constant stream of pandemic news can make it challenging to find information on North Texas coronavirus testing. Here’s a guide to help you figure out where to go, what symptoms to look out for and different types of testing available before you venture out. There are a number of factors that […]
July 14, 2020 Every day for nearly two weeks, Dallas County has reported at least 1,000 new COVID-19 cases in its daily report. The soaring case numbers in North Texas have had an undeniable impact on our local hospital systems. Stephen Love, president and CEO of the DFW Hospital Council said North Texas hospitals have […]
July 14, 2020 On Tuesday, the Trump administration walked back recent guidance that would have deported international college and university students if they were enrolled exclusively in online classes this fall. The repeal follows outspoken criticism from universities, legal experts and higher education advocates, who deemed the rules unfairly punitive for foreign students. Federal officials […]