December 2021 jobs report: US employers add 199K jobs, unemployment falls to 3.9%
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
The December 2021 jobs report showed U.S. employers added a modest 199,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell sharply.
More Macy’s stores will permanently close this year
Closures are part of ongoing plans to shutter 125 locations
Closures are part of ongoing plans to shutter 125 locations
Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10
Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.
Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.
Majority of small businesses raising prices due to inflation, study shows
Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.
Inflation is rising at a record pace, forcing many small businesses to raise their prices. Here's what consumers can do to if they are struggling.
Troy Aikman beer: Eight debuts in February across Texas
Dallas Cowboys legend and FOX NFL analyst Troy Aikman announced he’s now in the beer business and the company he’s co-founded will start selling a light beer called Eight in February.
Dallas Cowboys legend and FOX NFL analyst Troy Aikman announced he’s now in the beer business and the company he’s co-founded will start selling a light beer called Eight in February.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Fort Worth oilman William 'Tex' Moncrief dies at age 101
The man who helped build an oil and gas empire over the past 70 years, William Allen “Tex” Moncrief, has died. He was 101 years old.
The man who helped build an oil and gas empire over the past 70 years, William Allen “Tex” Moncrief, has died. He was 101 years old.
Downtown McKinney businesses helping to rebuild Mayfield, Kentucky after tornado
A North Texas city known for its historic main street is pulling together to help rebuild the historic downtown of Mayfield, Kentucky after a devastating tornado strike.
A North Texas city known for its historic main street is pulling together to help rebuild the historic downtown of Mayfield, Kentucky after a devastating tornado strike.
Biden extends federal student loan payment pause until May 1
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
President Joe Biden has extended the student loan payment freeze by 90 days through May 1, 2022, “as we manage the ongoing pandemic and further strengthen our economic recovery.”
Kellogg strike ends after employees approve new labor contract
Kellogg said Tuesday that the new contract provides immediate, across the board wage increases and enhanced benefits for all.
Kellogg said Tuesday that the new contract provides immediate, across the board wage increases and enhanced benefits for all.
McKinney’s Third Monday Trade Days closing permanently after this weekend
On of Texas' oldest weekend trade markets is closing for good. The owner talks about why it's closing and what he plans to do with the property afterward.
On of Texas' oldest weekend trade markets is closing for good. The owner talks about why it's closing and what he plans to do with the property afterward.
Warren, Schumer 'strongly urge' Biden to extend student loan forbearance and cancel debt
Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.
Progressive lawmakers are calling for the Education Department to extend the forbearance period as federal student loan borrowers are set to resume payments in February.
Southwest, American execs say holiday travel should be trouble-free
Airline executives from the four major U.S. carriers -- including North Texas-based American and Southwest Airlines -- testified Wednesday at a Senate committee hearing on oversight of the U.S. airline industry.
Airline executives from the four major U.S. carriers -- including North Texas-based American and Southwest Airlines -- testified Wednesday at a Senate committee hearing on oversight of the U.S. airline industry.
Student loan payment pause will not be extended, White House confirms
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki confirmed that federal student loan borrowers will need to resume making payments in February.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $18.50 an hour
Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.
Hobby Lobby workers will be getting a raise to ring in the new year. The craft store chain announced it will raise its minimum full-time hourly wage to $18.50, effective January 1, 2022.
Authorities warn of criminals using QR codes, gift cards to scam people this holiday
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Everything from QR codes, to store-bought gift cards, should be examined with a careful eye as you shop this holiday season.
Google, Ford, other companies delay return-to-work plans amid omicron cases
Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.
Google and Ford are among those once again delaying their return-to-office plans, while other businesses whose workers are already back to the office are considering adding extra precautions like masks and COVID-19 testing.