TWC: 1.2 million unemployment applications filed in Texas
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to increase the number of people answering calls people continue having issues getting through to someone.
The Texas Workforce Commission is trying to increase the number of people answering calls people continue having issues getting through to someone.
Economists: 300k jobs likely lost in North Texas due to coronavirus pandemic
Economists predict the coronavirus pandemic could cost the Texas economy nearly $101 billion with nearly 300,000 jobs lost in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Economists predict the coronavirus pandemic could cost the Texas economy nearly $101 billion with nearly 300,000 jobs lost in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Evidence of virus' effect on US economy grows more ominous
The economic picture will likely worsen in the coming weeks and months.
The economic picture will likely worsen in the coming weeks and months.
Calculator estimates how much time and money you save by working from home
The average worker can save almost $5,000 a year just by not driving into the office anymore.
The average worker can save almost $5,000 a year just by not driving into the office anymore.
Mark Cuban, Jerry Jones picked to help advise the White House on reopening businesses
President Donald Trump has named two high-profile Dallas sports team owners to advise him on reopening the American economy.
President Donald Trump has named two high-profile Dallas sports team owners to advise him on reopening the American economy.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
Report: JC Penney considers filing for bankruptcy
JC Penney is reportedly exploring bankruptcy in the wake of having to close all of its stores to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
JC Penney is reportedly exploring bankruptcy in the wake of having to close all of its stores to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Commerce locks up and retail sales plunge unprecedented 8.7%
U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.
U.S. retail sales plummeted 8.7% in March, a record drop as the viral outbreak closed down thousands of stores and shoppers stayed home.
Tarrant County commissioners discuss reopening businesses
Tarrant County reported four additional deaths on Tuesday.
Tarrant County reported four additional deaths on Tuesday.
Dow jumps 558+ points, Nasdaq exits bear market as coronavirus concerns ease
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 421 points, or 1.8 percent, in the opening minutes of trading.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 421 points, or 1.8 percent, in the opening minutes of trading.
Coronavirus relief checks won’t have to be repaid, feds say
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
In recent days, social media posts have falsely claimed there’s one catch to this money -- that you’ll eventually have to pay it back.
Texas Workforce Commission speeds up unemployment claim processing
The governor said that over the weekend the Texas Workforce Commission processed three times the number of claims that it had processed as of Friday. But there are still stories of frustration from people who cannot get through to TWC.
The governor said that over the weekend the Texas Workforce Commission processed three times the number of claims that it had processed as of Friday. But there are still stories of frustration from people who cannot get through to TWC.
Small business owners say applying for emergency funds has been anything but easy
Opening the Mom's The Word maternity store on Sacramento Street in San Francisco 23 years ago wasn't easy, say the owners.
Opening the Mom's The Word maternity store on Sacramento Street in San Francisco 23 years ago wasn't easy, say the owners.
Most COVID-19 stimulus deposits to be received by Wednesday, Mnuchin says
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
For those who don’t get their money by Wednesday, Mnuchin said the IRS will have a website available that would allow people to plug in information.
Amazon plans to hire 75,000 more employees, raise hourly wages amid COVID-19 demand
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Amazon has announced that it plans to hire an additional 75,000 workers as well as raise the hourly wage due to the surging demand created by the COVID-19 crisis.
Gov. Abbott announces $50 million in emergency loans for small businesses in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a small business initiative Monday morning that includes $50 million in emergency loans and grants.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced a small business initiative Monday morning that includes $50 million in emergency loans and grants.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels cruises out of North America until June 26 as coronavirus pandemic continues
Carnival Cruise Line said that all its cruises out of North America are canceled through June 26 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Carnival Cruise Line said that all its cruises out of North America are canceled through June 26 as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Mark Cuban discusses economic recovery in America
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cub predicts good things will come out of the coronavirus pandemic. And he is again hinting at his political plans.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cub predicts good things will come out of the coronavirus pandemic. And he is again hinting at his political plans.
Grocery store workers are key during the virus. And they’re afraid
From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.
From South Africa to Italy to the U.S., grocery workers — many in low-wage jobs — are manning the frontlines amid worldwide lockdowns, their work deemed essential to keep food and critical goods flowing.
43,000 more Disney World workers will be furloughed April 19
Disney theme parks are closed until further notice.
Disney theme parks are closed until further notice.