Economy

As federal eviction moratorium expires, tenants and rent advocates scramble to obtain state and local rental relief funds

In the first phase of funding from the federal government for emergency rental assistance, Texas received about $2 billion. Now the state has to get those funds in the ha...

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With federal eviction ban expiring July 31, community organizers help Texans apply for rent relief

As the safety net for Texas tenants behind on rent begins to disappear, a 19-year-old Houston organizer helps Hispanic residents apply for emergency financial assistance.

T-Squared: What you can expect at this year’s Texas Tribune Festival

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Economy

As federal eviction moratorium expires, tenants and rent advocates scramble to obtain state and local rental relief funds

With federal eviction ban expiring July 31, community organizers help Texans apply for rent relief

T-Squared: What you can expect at this year’s Texas Tribune Festival

Texas educators of color say law limiting how America’s history of racism is taught further silences marginalized voices

UK economy takes another step toward pre-pandemic level

Immigration and border security remain top concerns of Texas voters, UT/TT Poll finds

Greater disparities to emerge in Texas as unemployment benefits, protections against evictions and utility shutoffs end

CDC extends eviction ban through July, but enforcement in Texas is up to individual judges

The eviction crisis in photos: How 3 Texans faced losing their homes during a pandemic

Grid operator says Texans can return to regular electricity use

With jobless Texans losing access to federal unemployment benefits, some in rural areas can’t find jobs

Business leaders on Texas-Mexico border say state politicians ignore community needs while calling for a wall

T-Squared: Tickets for the 2021 Texas Tribune Festival are on sale now

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texas lawmakers would prioritize workers in 2021. But advocates say the working class was largely left behind.

UK economy edges to pre-pandemic levels as lockdown eased

Fear of coronavirus will no longer be acceptable reason for Texans on unemployment to turn down job offers

Everyday Texans overlooked in state lawmakers' response to power outages during winter storm

Fed survey sees faster growth despite supply-chain problems

Effort to curb governors' pandemic emergency powers falls short at Texas Legislature

Without child care, Texas’ unemployed mothers are struggling to reenter the workforce as federal benefits cease

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Texas Legislature close to approving billions to pay for winter storm financial fallout

Jobless Texans say Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to end federal unemployment benefits will worsen their already dire situations

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Unemployed Texans will stop getting additional $300-per-week benefit next month after Gov. Greg Abbott opts out of federal program

Analysis: Those Texans ignoring social distancing guidelines? They’re probably not vaccinated

Texas Legislature approves bill to ban residential wholesale electricity plans — the first major winter storm bill sent to the governor

UK economy showed resilience ahead of big lockdown easing

UK economy set to grow at fastest rate since WW2

Economy Improves Amid Pandemic

Economy Improves Amid Pandemic

Jobless claims drop to lowest level since pandemic started last year

Economy grew by 1.6 percent in first quarter, showing signs of boom to come

Jim Cramer throws cold water on talks about market peak, says economy starting a new cycle

Texas ranks No. 3 in top 10 states where residents are financially hurting the most, report says

March hiring accelerated to 916K, yet many jobs remain lost

UK economy ended 2020 better than previously thought

US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemic

U.S. economy is 'on the brink' of a complete recovery, says Richmond Fed's Barkin

Pandemic prompts state to offer break on overdue traffic fines and other fees for low-income residents

$15 dollar minimum wage: What would it mean?

Texas tenants behind on rent will soon be able to seek aid from $1.3 billion assistance program

Without stimulus, employment might not reach pre-pandemic level until 2024

Indian economy shrinks 7.7% in fiscal 2020-21 amid pandemic

Federal student loan borrowers hopeful Biden administration will provide more relief

Another recession looms for UK economy as lockdowns bite

Vaccines to stimulus checks: Here’s what’s in Biden plan

Here’s how Houston ranks in 2021’s list of best places to find a job

Damage of divisive politics: Where do we go from here?

ConocoPhillips expects to lay off at least 500 employees early next year

Owners hoping for big results for Small Business Saturday

The Salvation Army gives out 500 gift cards to local families in need

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Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia pushes for stronger COVID-19 response

UK economy bounces back in summer but faces wintry chills

Officials across U.S. give COVID-19 updates as new cases hit all-time high

Trump and Biden pause to mark Veterans Day

Millennial Money: Picking a pandemic side gig takes hustle

IMF blames resurgent coronavirus for UK growth downgrades

U.S. GDP booms at 33.1% rate in Q3, better than expected

Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recession

IMF revises its global GDP forecast higher, but warns the economy 'remains prone to setbacks'

Houston-area job losses, unemployment rate reach record levels in April

Victorias Secret is closing a quarter of its stores

How China could use this moment to charge ahead with its geopolitical agenda

RNC will focus on economy, and other MoneyWatch headlines

The economy is improving, so why are Americans feeling so down?

Will the economy change much during the year's second half?

U.S. economy shrinks for first time in three years