Coronavirus underscores a certain truth about the Texas economy: it’s unusually robust in good times, but frequently susceptible to disasters.
Texas – the tenth largest economy in the world – is asking Washington for financial help. Although the state often celebrates its sense of independence, Gov. Greg Abbott’s request to the feds underscores a certain truth about the economy here: it’s often unusually robust in good times, but frequently susceptible to disasters. Suffice to say we're in unknown territory here, as you'll hear in our conversation with Texas State Comptroller Glenn Hegar. He says the scale is so large his impact calculations change daily, but make no mistake: it will hit us hard. We remain committed to telling as many dimensions of this story as possible, and we're keeping you in mind as we plan each episode and update online. Let us hear from you when you have a moment, through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email, as we look forward to reading your experiences and questions. Until next week, stay safe and healthy, and we'll see you on the radio.
- David Brown

Texas Economy Braces For Hit From Pandemic


State Comptroller Glenn Hegar said he would consider using some of the state’s rainy day fund to help stabilize the Texas economy.
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‘A Real Wreck’: Coronavirus Adds Uncertainty To The Cattle Market


Under normal conditions, the cattle market is fairly predictable – but that's over for now. And no one really knows what the demand for beef will look like for the foreseeable future.
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Working From Home? Setting Boundaries And Taking Breaks Are Keys To Success


With many workplaces closed during to the coronavirus pandemic, many people find themselves working exclusively from home for the first time. Here's some advice.
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Remembering Houston Native Kenny Rogers


“He was a great Texas musician, even if he didn’t sound like a Texas musician.”
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  • Social Distancing Prompts Singalong Among Dallas Apartment Dwellers (KERA)
  • San Antonio Entrepreneurs Remain Optimistic Amid Economic Slowdown (Texas Public Radio)
  • Community Spread? Social Distancing? Defining Infectious Disease Terms. (KUT)
Seen this meme, comparing remote meetings to the opening credits of "The Brady Bunch?" It’s definitely on to something: yep, there’s a bunch of little squares there, but it also comprises a family of sorts. Behold the Texas Standard clan, working remotely but collaboratively, during one of our Zoom-powered meetings. Working from home yourself? So are plenty of our friends and listeners. Tell us how it’s going.
 
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