Stay-at-home order having long-lasting effects on Dallas County businesses
With federal stimulus loans hard to come by and the stimulus checks still weeks away, many business owners and people who were laid off continue to struggle with what lies ahead.
With federal stimulus loans hard to come by and the stimulus checks still weeks away, many business owners and people who were laid off continue to struggle with what lies ahead.
Texas Workforce Commission asks people to stagger unemployment calls
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to find a way to help an overwhelming number of callers as other parts of state government are sending extra staffers.
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to find a way to help an overwhelming number of callers as other parts of state government are sending extra staffers.
Dallas City Council working to fast-track relief for renters, small business owners
Dallas city council members are working to fast track relief for small businesses that may not be able to get federal relief. The city is also looking to provide rent assistance for people who have lost their income.
Dallas city council members are working to fast track relief for small businesses that may not be able to get federal relief. The city is also looking to provide rent assistance for people who have lost their income.
Health department enforcing stay-at-home order for businesses still open in Dallas County
There’s a ground campaign in Dallas County to enforce its stay-at-home order.
There’s a ground campaign in Dallas County to enforce its stay-at-home order.
Stocks give up gains on oil's sharp reversal
The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.
The S&P 500, which was close to exiting its bear market, ended the session modestly lower.
Small businesses hit hard by coronavirus locked out by downtown McKinney landlord
At a time when city and county leaders are asking everyone to show patience and compassion, a small business owner in McKinney says her landlord is doing anything but that.
At a time when city and county leaders are asking everyone to show patience and compassion, a small business owner in McKinney says her landlord is doing anything but that.
Dow pops over 1,600 points on coronavirus slowdown, new stimulus hopes
The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.
The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.
Bank of America changes PPP loan restrictions, allowing more to apply
UPDATE: Friday was the first day small businesses could apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
UPDATE: Friday was the first day small businesses could apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
Dallas County orders Hobby Lobby to close its local stores
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is calling out Hobby Lobby.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is calling out Hobby Lobby.
US sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak
A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that’s all but shut down the U.S. economy.
A record-long streak of U.S. job growth ended suddenly in March after nearly a decade as employers cut 701,000 jobs because of the viral outbreak that’s all but shut down the U.S. economy.
Many North Texans say they can't get through to Texas Workforce Commission to file unemployment claim
The phones are busy, the website has been down, and that has meant a lot of frustrations for Texans.
The phones are busy, the website has been down, and that has meant a lot of frustrations for Texans.
Dallas mattress-cleaning company using its technology to clean N95 masks for reuse
A Dallas company that typically cleans mattresses is now using its technology to clean N95 masks.
A Dallas company that typically cleans mattresses is now using its technology to clean N95 masks.
US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million amid coronavirus outbreak
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.
North Texas businesses affected by COVID-19 can soon start applying for Paycheck Protection Program
Small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can soon begin applying for some of the money in the big stimulus package.
Small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can soon begin applying for some of the money in the big stimulus package.
Kroger announces 'Hero Bonus' for all hourly frontline workers
Grocery store chain Kroger has announced it will pay all hourly frontline employees extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery store chain Kroger has announced it will pay all hourly frontline employees extra during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stocks stumble as US coronavirus cases top 200,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 877 points, or 4 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 3.7 percent and 3.08 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 877 points, or 4 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 3.7 percent and 3.08 percent, respectively.
T-Mobile-Sprint merger completed, creating new wireless giant
The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved the deal last year.
The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved the deal last year.
Tyson giving $60M in bonuses to truck drivers, frontline workers during coronavirus outbreak
Eligible team members will receive a $500 bonus, payable during the first week of July.
Eligible team members will receive a $500 bonus, payable during the first week of July.
Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issues report on economic downturn
Sudden and sharp is how the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas describes the economic downturn hitting Texas. Senior economist Pia Orrenius joins Good Day with a look at the bank's latest report. Unemployment claims in the state have jumped 690%.
Sudden and sharp is how the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas describes the economic downturn hitting Texas. Senior economist Pia Orrenius joins Good Day with a look at the bank's latest report. Unemployment claims in the state have jumped 690%.