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Austin is still seeing pandemic-era vacancies downtown — why that may change this summer

Editor Sep 14, 2021

AUSTIN (KXAN) - The economic impact of the pandemic resulted in closed storefronts in a normally thriving downtown area. The Downtown Austin Alliance has compiled data showing how much downtown businesses have suffered.…

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Pandemic-era jobless protections set to end this month

Editor Jun 11, 2021

AUSTIN, Texas — Fear of contracting the coronavirus will no longer be an excuse for Texans getting jobless benefits to turn down work. It is a one-two punch paired with Gov. Greg Abbott opting out of the federal program providing $300…