In Texas and other states less affected by the Chinese coronavirus, many medical facilities are seeing a significant drop in ER visits and patient volume.
COVID-19
Commentary: Layoffs Anyway?!
In a time of national crisis, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts begged the government for a $25 million handout before ungraciously kicking its staff to the curb. This is reflective of D.C.’s culture, certainly. But it does not at all mirror the rest of America.
McKinney Keeps Golf Courses Open Amid Coronavirus Shutdown of ‘Non-Essential’ Businesses
City decides golf courses are “essential” and can follow safety guidelines, while other businesses remain shut down by COVID-19 disaster ordinance.
Commentary: A Small-Business Owner’s Open Letter to Gov. Abbott
As “non-essential” businesses are shut down across the Lone Star State, one retailer urges Gov. Greg Abbott to amend his mandate.
Trump Conversation with Saudi Arabia Prompts Lift in Oil Prices
President Trump signaled on Twitter that Saudi Arabia and Russia may be cutting back on crude oil production—news that prompted an uptick in the prices of the commodity.
Friday Roundup Podcast: 04/03/2020
Robert Montoya and Jacob Asmussen discuss struggling businesses, good samaritans, and evil politicians.
Friday Roundup: April 03, 2020
Robert Montoya and Jacob Asmussen discuss struggling businesses, good samaritans, and evil politicians.
Colleyville Businesses Giving Back to the Community
Local restaurants unite with the Facebook group “Colleyville Eats” to donate meals to the Grapevine Baylor Scott & White Hospital.
Some Local Governments Refuse to Delay Tax and Bond Elections
While Texans are confined to their homes, some local governments are trying to pass new debt and taxes.
Texas Scorecard Radio (April 02, 2020)
Not all the news is bad these days.