When Unemployment Ended Early, Workers Sued And Some Are WinningTwenty-six governors across the U.S., including Texas' Greg Abbott, have announced they are shutting off enhanced unemployment benefits. In several states, workers are suing to restore those benefits.
Texas Leaders Among Those Pressuring Biden Administration To Lift Restrictions At US BordersA group of mayors, including some from Texas, recently pressed US immigration officials on COVID-19-related travel restrictions that they say threaten to further hurt their local economies.
The Ones For Real Estate: Is DFW In A Bubble Effect?With the skyrocketing prices of real estate in North Texas and homes selling faster than they can get on the market, many are asking if what we are seeing in DFW is a bubble effect.
Tesla 1Q Sales Of 185K More Than Double Last Year's NumbersTesla delivered nearly 185,000 electric vehicles in the first quarter despite a shortage of computer chips that has hit the global auto industry.
Texas Gov. Abbott Visits Dallas To Talk About Support For Small BusinessesTexas Gov. Greg Abbott held a roundtable discussion at Ruibal's Plants of Texas in Dallas to talk about small businesses' affects on the economy.
COVID-19 Pandemic Dominates Gov. Greg Abbott's State Of The State AddressGov. Greg Abbott also outlined five emergency items including expanding broadband access and no defunding of police.
Economist Predicts Texas Will Add 518,000 Jobs This YearEconomists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas predicted Friday that Texas will see 4.2% job growth this year, which amounts to the state adding 518,000 jobs.
'I Think It's Going To Impact Us For Decades': Women Bearing Brunt Of Job Losses During PandemicMany of the industries dominated by women – service jobs like healthcare, retail and tourism – have been hardest hit by the pandemic.
North Texas Financial Expert Says 'Have A Plan' For COVID-19 Relief Money Headed Your WayThe government will send $600 for individuals making up to $75,000, and $1,200 for married couples who file jointly and make up to $150,000.
Second $1,200 Stimulus Check Still Possible This Year, But Chances Are FadingPresident Trump ha said he wants to see direct payments to Americans. The White House proposed a $600 payment in its COVID-19 relief plan.
Unemployed Texans Must Once Again Search For Work To Keep Benefits For most receiving unemployment benefits, this means recipients will need to prove they’ve done at least three job searches per week in order to remain eligible for benefits.
Mixed Messages On COVID-19? Governor Tweets, Bars Still ClosedFor the moment, bars remain closed; but, Governor Greg Abbott has ramped up speculation about a possible reopening.
Mark Cuban Suggests Giving Americans $1000 Stimulus Checks Every Other Week For 2 MonthsDallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said more stimulus money is needed for the economy to recover amid COVID-19 and suggested that households receive $1,000 stimulus checks every two weeks for the next two months.
Tortilla Maker Mission Foods Expanding To Indianapolis AreaIrving-based Mission Foods says it will establish a manufacturing plant in suburban Indianapolis, creating up to 544 new jobs by the end of 2026.