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Coronavirus in Texas: Bars, Bowling Alleys and Other Businesses Can Begin Reopening May 22
As part of Gov. Greg Abbott's attempt to begin reviving the economy, myriad Texas businesses can reopen May 22.
What We Know About TX’s Economic Reopening, and What Might Be Coming Next
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order March 31 that told Texans to stay home in April except for essential activity.
Dealership, Food Bank Team Up to Help Feed the Hungry
Striving to end hunger in the Phoenix, AZ, community, Camelback Subaru has so far donated 98,094 meals to St. Mary’s Food Bank through Feeding America.
Tesla Seen as Opportunity for Post-Pandemic Economic Growth in Fort Worth, TX
It appears Tesla is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after companies in the U.S., with the electric car maker’s speculated move to Texas receiving a vote of support from Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, who made a pitch to CEO Elon Musk requesting his company’s presence in the Lone Star State.
TX Governor Limiting Enforcement of COVID-19 Orders, But Many Cities Already Took Lax Approach
A few days after Easter, the police department in Lubbock received a call from a concerned employee of a car dealership on the southwest side of the West Texas town.
Tesla, Elon Musk Receive Warm Welcome from TX Governor, Judge, Mayor
Tesla may be in conflict with Alameda County, CA, health officials, but it doesn’t mean that other areas in the U.S. are not willing to host the electric car maker.
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New Auto Insurance Limits May Be Costly for Arizona Drivers
New Arizona requirements for auto insurance coverage take effect July 1, as a result of Arizona Senate Bill 1087.
Reopening TX Just a Little Bit Isn’t Really a Big Boon for the Economy
Really opening Texas would require the governor and like-minded officials to actually put businesses in a situation where they could operate and make money.
Waymo Restarting Autonomous Vehicle Testing in Phoenix
Courtesy of the ongoing pandemic, Waymo is going back to the future with its Waymo One autonomous ride service.
Car Dealers, Repair Shops Look to Future to Make Up for Business Slowdown in Wake of COVID-19
Car dealers and repair shops may have been deemed essential during the COVID-19 crisis, but as traffic patterns slowed in Cherokee County, OK, so did the number of people looking to buy vehicles.