COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate

Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.

Texas A&M Commerce expanding to Dallas in November

Texas A&M Commerce will expand and take over the top two floors of a building right across from the NorthPark Center.

Whataburger thanks employees with more than $90 million in bonuses

Whataburger is showing its appreciation for its employees and awarding more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees.

Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months

President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.

New southern Dallas program provides job training for 500+ women

The Women’s Workforce Readiness Initiative is a three-year program that will provide valuable training to more than 500 women in the area.

Probe into Suez Canal blockage begins in what could cost billions in lost trade

Egyptian officials are looking for more details about what caused the massive Ever Given ship to become wedged across the Suez Canal. The grounding of the ship halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce.

Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people

"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."

Amazon union vote count begins for Alabama warehouse workers — here’s what to know about historic push

Thousands of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are deciding whether they want to form a union, the biggest union push in the company’s history that could have broad implications for labor nationwide.

Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 Max planes

Southwest Airlines said Monday it is expanding its all-Boeing fleet with an order for 100 Max jets instead of buying planes from Europe's Airbus.

Can't afford your mortgage right now? Here's what you can do

Over 2.6 million homeowners are in mortgage forbearance programs. Here are 6 ways to pay the mortgage and avoid foreclosure.

H-E-B opening first Dallas-Fort Worth stores in Plano and Frisco

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is finally getting H-E-B grocery stores. The company announced it will open two stores in Plano and Frisco next year.

Dallas businesses getting back to normal one year after start of COVID-19 pandemic

The Dallas Regional Chamber said that at the end of last year, 23% of small businesses in Dallas were forced to close, while 26% of businesses closed in Fort Worth.

CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request

The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.

3 tips on making extra student loan payments

With government funding running dry on student loan aid, borrowers may have to fend for themselves. Making extra payments can help.