As of 3/26/20
Local news
Houston Chronicle: Senate approves historic stimulus
Houston Chronicle: What we know about the stimulus deal
Houston Chronicle: Healthcare workers scrounge for protective gear
Houston Chronicle: Virus spread could burn out by mid-May
Community Impact: Houston area testing sites and who can get a test
KPRC: 3.3 million in US seek jobless aid
Houston Chronicle: Hotels face dire future as virus wipes out demand
KPRC: Fort Bend County opens first testing facility
KPRC: HISD cancels food distribution
Houston Chronicle: Coronavirus updates
KHOU: Latest coronavirus updates
Bloomberg: Latest coronavirus updates
Associated Press: Latest coronavirus updates
Houston Chronicle: What we know about the stimulus deal
Houston Chronicle: Healthcare workers scrounge for protective gear
Houston Chronicle: Virus spread could burn out by mid-May
Community Impact: Houston area testing sites and who can get a test
KPRC: 3.3 million in US seek jobless aid
Houston Chronicle: Hotels face dire future as virus wipes out demand
KPRC: Fort Bend County opens first testing facility
KPRC: HISD cancels food distribution
Houston Chronicle: Coronavirus updates
KHOU: Latest coronavirus updates
Bloomberg: Latest coronavirus updates
Associated Press: Latest coronavirus updates
Government Response
All levels of government continue to focus on the economic and public health impacts of COVID-19.
Federal
- At the federal level, the Senate unanimously passed a more than $2 trillion COVID-19 Phase 3 stimulus package, the CARES Act, late Wednesday night. A vote to approve the bill in the House is expected on Friday.
State
- At the state level, President Trump has approved Texas’ Major Disaster Declaration request, which will provide increased access to federal funding and direct assistance to individuals and governmental entities.
COVID-19 Business Forum
Happening Today at 12 pm: Webinar on Employment & Workforce Considerations During A Crisis
Watch Now: SBA Webinar - COVID-19 Update and Disaster Services
Details and Registration for Upcoming Events
Watch Now: SBA Webinar - COVID-19 Update and Disaster Services
Details and Registration for Upcoming Events
Small business resources
SBA: 3 step process for disaster loans
US Chamber: Coronavirus best practices for small businesses
InnovationMap: Resources for small businesses and startups during COVID-19
Facebook: Small Business Grant Program
US Chamber: Coronavirus workplace tips for employees
US Chamber: 8 things your small business can do now
US Chamber: Ways to combat coronavirus fears among employees
Facebook: Business Resource Hub
US Chamber: Resources to assist small businesses
US Chamber: Strategies for retaining customers
Additional Resources
US Chamber: Coronavirus best practices for small businesses
InnovationMap: Resources for small businesses and startups during COVID-19
Facebook: Small Business Grant Program
US Chamber: Coronavirus workplace tips for employees
US Chamber: 8 things your small business can do now
US Chamber: Ways to combat coronavirus fears among employees
Facebook: Business Resource Hub
US Chamber: Resources to assist small businesses
US Chamber: Strategies for retaining customers
Additional Resources