Texarkana Gazette

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City governments wait to see financial effects of virus | Both Texarkanas scrutinize spending The full effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on city finances remains to be seen, but both Texarkanas' governments are halting or taking a close look at expenditures in an effort to maintain reserve funds. by Karl Richter Published Apr. 1 2020 @ 6:13pm

Empty malls. Will coronavirus change how we shop? The prognosis for restaurants and other retailers forced to close by the novel coronavirus pandemic is so grim that many are expected to skip rent payments on April 1. Many may never reopen. by Roger Vincent Published Mar. 30 2020 @ 1:45am

Shelter in Place Frequently Asked Questions What exactly does Bowie County's shelter in place order mean? Here are the answers to common questions, based on the text of the order. by Karl Richter Published Mar. 27 2020 @ 6:17pm

Texas regulator considers oil output cuts for first time in decades Texas' main oil regulator is weighing for the first time in nearly half a century whether the state should curb crude production, a move that would have an enormous economic and political impact. by Rachel Adams-Heard, Kevin Crowley and Javier Blas | Bloomberg Published Mar. 23 2020 @ 2:51am

7-Eleven to hire 20,000 to meet coronavirus demand Irving, Texas-based 7-Eleven said Friday that it expects to hire as many as 20,000 workers to help meet the rising demand from customers during the coronavirus pandemic. by Dom DiFurio Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 8:53pm

Travel insurance can help, but it has its limits Travel insurance can be a good investment if you have medical issues or you're traveling to a volatile region, experts say. But it has its limits, as many travelers whose plans are affected by coronavirus have found out. by Dee-Ann Durbin Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 8:52pm

Coronavirus and other threats this tax season As we're one month away from the April 15 deadline, tax filers now want to keep COVID-19 in mind, as well as other potential threats. by Susan Tompor Published Mar. 22 2020 @ 8:49pm