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Childcare, Massage Parlors, Tattoo & Piercing Studios, Hair Removal Services Can Now Reopen In Texas

May 19, 2020 //  by Allie

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that childcare services, massage parlors, tattoo and piercing studios, and …

Childcare, Massage Parlors, Tattoo & Piercing Studios, Hair Removal Services Can Now Reopen In TexasRead More

Category: Business and Innovation, Coronavirus COVID-19, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, NewsTag: abbott, governor abbott, local news, may, news, pandemic, reopen texas, texas

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Arrested Dallas Salon Owner’s GoFundMe Launched Before She Even Reopened

May 9, 2020 //  by Allie

On April 24, Shelley Luther reopened her Dallas salon in the middle of a global pandemic against Texas Governor Greg …

Arrested Dallas Salon Owner’s GoFundMe Launched Before She Even ReopenedRead More

Category: Business and Innovation, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, News, Sports and EntertainmentTag: abbott, dallas, dan patrick, dfw, gofundme, governor abbott, judge moye, ken paxton, local news, national news, news, open texas, reopen texas, rick hire, salon, salon a la mode, shelley luther, ted cruz, texas, texas monthly, texas news

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Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Tanning Salons, Barbershops Can REOPEN In Texas Today

May 8, 2020 //  by Allie

Governor Greg Abbott announced plans last week to gradually reopen hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, and other …

Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Tanning Salons, Barbershops Can REOPEN In Texas TodayRead More

Category: Business and Innovation, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, News, Social and Lifestyle, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: abbott, barbershops, dallas, dfw, fort worth, frisco, governor abbott, hair salon, local news, nail salons, nails, news, plano, reopen, reopen texas, shelley luther, tanning salons, texas, texas news

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Who Is Shelley Luther The Dallas Salon Owner That Decided To Reopen During A Global Pandemic?

May 7, 2020 //  by Allie

Like many small businesses across Texas, Shelley Luther hasn't been able to operate her far north Dallas salon, Salon A …

Who Is Shelley Luther The Dallas Salon Owner That Decided To Reopen During A Global Pandemic?Read More

Category: Business and Innovation, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, News, Sports and EntertainmentTag: business, crush band, dallas, dan patrick, exotic, exotic animals, governor abbott, ken paxton, local politics, north dallas, north dfw, north of dallas, pilot point, salon a la mode, shelley luther, small business, stay at home, tim georgeff

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Texas Gov Abbott, Attorney General Paxton Calling For Release Of Dallas Salon Owner From Jail

May 6, 2020 //  by Allie

Salon À la Mode owner Shelley Luther was sentenced Tuesday to seven days in jail for criminal and civil contempt and a …

Texas Gov Abbott, Attorney General Paxton Calling For Release Of Dallas Salon Owner From JailRead More

Category: Business Advice, Business and Innovation, CARES Act and PPP, Featured, Local News, NewsTag: attorney general, business, dfw, governor abbott, hair salon, local news, reopen texas, salon, salon a la mode, shelley luther, small business, stay at home, texas

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Gov Abbott Hinted At Keeping Alcohol To-Go Drinks In Texas Forever

April 29, 2020 //  by Allie

Restaurants are reopening this Friday, May 1 and with it comes something a lot of Texans are getting accustomed …

Gov Abbott Hinted At Keeping Alcohol To-Go Drinks In Texas ForeverRead More

Category: Featured, Local News, Places to See, Restaurants and BarsTag: alcohol, alcohol to go, delivery, governor abbott, may, order alcohol, reopen, restaurants, restaurants in dallas, restaurants in dfw, restaurants in fort worth, texas, to go

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Texas Is Letting Restaurants, Retail, Malls, More REOPEN Starting May 1: Here’s What We Know So Far

April 27, 2020 //  by Allie

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that restaurants, retail, malls, movie theaters, libraries, and museums can reopen …

Texas Is Letting Restaurants, Retail, Malls, More REOPEN Starting May 1: Here’s What We Know So FarRead More

Category: Business Advice, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, News, Places to See, Restaurants and Bars, Shopping, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: arlington, collin county, dallas, dallas county, dallas museum, denton, denton county, dfw, fort worth, frisco, governor abbott, movie, museum, plano, restaurants, restaurants in dallas, restaurants in dfw, restaurants in fort worth, restaurants in plano, stay at home, tarrant county, texas

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Big Companies Got Loans Meant For Actual Small Businesses And It’s A Slap In The Face

April 18, 2020 //  by Allie

Big companies, like Ruth's Chris Steak House, received $20 million in forgivable loans which you can see here which is a …

Big Companies Got Loans Meant For Actual Small Businesses And It’s A Slap In The FaceRead More

Category: Business Advice, CARES Act and PPP, Coronavirus COVID-19, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, Money Saving Tips, Restaurants and Bars, Shopping, TravelTag: abbott, business loan, coronavirus, covid 19, economic injury disaster loan, eidl, governor abbott, local business, local news, pandemic, payment protection program, potbelly, ppp, ruths chris steak house, sba, small business, small business administration, stimulus payments, taco cabana, texas, texas roadhouse, twc, unemployment

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Texas Is Reopening Their Economy: Here’s What We Know So Far

April 17, 2020 //  by Allie

Governor Abbott issued a new executive order Friday announcing a plan to gradually reopen the Texas economy. Here's what …

Texas Is Reopening Their Economy: Here’s What We Know So FarRead More

Category: Coronavirus COVID-19, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, ShoppingTag: abbott, economic impact, governor abbott, local news, small business, texas

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Governor Abbott Just Closed Texas Schools Through May 4: Here’s What You Need Know

March 31, 2020 //  by Allie

Texas Governor Abbott just closed schools in Texas through May 4, 2020 which means you get to be stuck at home a little …

Governor Abbott Just Closed Texas Schools Through May 4: Here’s What You Need KnowRead More

Category: Coronavirus COVID-19, Featured, Homeschool, Kids and Family, Local News, Metroplex Life, Stuck At Home, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: coronavirus, covid 19, dfw parents, disd, education, family, governor abbott, home school, homework, isd, learn at home, local news, meal, meal time, parenting, school, school closed, school districts, stuck at home, texas, where to get food

You Can Now Get Margaritas And Cocktails Delivered To Your Front Door In Texas

March 20, 2020 //  by Allie

Just when I thought I couldn't handle one more day of homeschooling my kids, Texas Governor Greg Abbott goes and makes a …

You Can Now Get Margaritas And Cocktails Delivered To Your Front Door In TexasRead More

Category: Featured, Good News, Local News, Metroplex Life, Restaurants and Bars, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: alcohol, community, corona, coronarita, coronavirus, covid 19, governor abbott, hospitality, order alcohol, restaurants, restaurants in dallas, restaurants in dfw, stuck at home, texas

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