TBB Staff

Millions of people in Texas have filed for unemployment, with numbers expected to increase in this Thursday’s Department of Labor report. While low-wage workers are the most likely to suffer from the impacts of coronavirus, TRLA is available to help as they navigate their employment issues during the pandemic.

About 64 million households across the nation are receiving a paper questionnaire in the coming days as the U.S. Census Bureau continues to ensure responding to the census is easier than ever. Of the nation’s households, 46.2% have already responded to the 2020 Census. The remaining households will receive a paper questionnaire starting April 8.

Cowboy Chicken is spreading cheer by adding a little sweetness to every meal purchased through its mobile app. The fast-casual wood-fired rotisserie chicken chain is giving away a free Jeanette’s homemade peach cobbler to guests now through April 30.

A 35-year-old resident of Mexico City, Mexico, has entered a guilty plea to bulk cash smuggling, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.

H-E-B and Favor Delivery has expanded service to support even more Texans. With this move, Favor has doubled its delivery coverage area statewide to give more Texans access to on-demand delivery from restaurants and stores and to support more seniors via the H-E-B & Favor Senior Support Program.

McAllen 3-1-1 Customer Service Call Center will revise its hours of operation for Sunday, April 12, 2020, being available to answer residents’ and visitors’ calls from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For the first time, Coronavirus was the No. 1 leading cause of death in America on April 7, surpassing daily deaths from cancer and heart disease.

Grammy Award-winning, Songwriters Hall of Fame MemberJohn Prine passed away at age 73 due to COVID-19. Some of his most legendary hits include, “Hello in There,” “Sam Stone,” “Angel From Montgomery” and “Paradise.”

A cryptocurrency mining company is promising to double investors’ money in one year while also claiming to contribute money to UNICEF to “fight COVID-19,” according to an emergency action the Texas State Securities Board took April 8.

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) co-sponsored the Coronavirus Community Relief Act, new legislation led by Congressmen Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ben Ray Luján (NM-03), Andy Levin (MI-09) and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) to provide $250 billion in stabilization funds for local communities, cities and towns across the United States that are struggling amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.