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Tag: pandemic economy

Housing

Montgomery County leaders returned $7 million in unspent rent relief. Residents are still getting evicted

Jen Rice

Posted on November 18, 2021 · County Judge Mark Keough said there’s been minimal demand for county funds, but others said that’s because the county didn’t make it available to renters.

Tags mark keough montgomery county pandemic economy pandemic recovery rent relief

Politics

As Abbott Opts Out Of Federal COVID-19 Jobless Benefits, Houstonians See A Tough Road Ahead

Jen Rice

Posted on May 27, 2021 · Unemployed workers planned to get additional assistance through September, but Gov. Greg Abbott is cutting off the aid in June.

Tags Coronavirus coronavirus pandemic COVID-19 greg abbott pandemic economy unemployment benefits

Housing

There’s $159 Million In Rent Relief Up For Grabs In The Houston Area. But Many Landlords Don’t Want The Money

Jen Rice

Posted on May 14, 2021 · Some are wary of conditions and red tape, so they’d rather get the eviction judgment than wait for rent relief to come through. 

Tags eviction moratorium Houston evictions landlords pandemic pandemic economy renter's rights

Town Square

How Are Houston Arts Groups Coping, Surviving And Innovating During The Pandemic?

Catherine Lu

Posted on November 18, 2020 · Houston-area artists share their how they're coping with financial losses and other challenges. Many are innovating in light of canceled in-person shows, in order to continue to bring the arts to the community.

Tags pandemic economy performing arts Tarra Gaines

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