Gov. Abbott allows most Texas businesses to expand to 75% capacity

Gov. Abbott allows most Texas businesses to expand to 75% capacity

Most businesses and restaurants across the state can expand their capacity now that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations has decreased.

Most businesses and restaurants across the state can expand their capacity now that the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations has decreased.

North Texas restaurants normally packed on NFL Sundays had smaller crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions

North Texas restaurants normally packed on NFL Sundays had smaller crowds due to COVID-19 restrictions

Sunday during football season is usually a big day for North Texas bars and restaurants, but like just about everything, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people watch the Cowboys and other NFL games with friends.

Sunday during football season is usually a big day for North Texas bars and restaurants, but like just about everything, the coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people watch the Cowboys and other NFL games with friends.

'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon

'Not free money:' Federal payroll tax 'holiday' starting soon

Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.

Workers will still be on the hook for the taxes, which they will have to begin repaying in 2021 -- doubling payroll tax until workers pay back what they deferred.

FEMA ends Lost Wages Assistance unemployment benefit program

FEMA ends Lost Wages Assistance unemployment benefit program

The program ended on Sept. 5 and the Texas Workforce Commission says that because funding provided by FEMA was limited, they cannot extend payments beyond that date.

The program ended on Sept. 5 and the Texas Workforce Commission says that because funding provided by FEMA was limited, they cannot extend payments beyond that date.

Struggling American Airlines prepares to furlough 19,000 workers

Struggling American Airlines prepares to furlough 19,000 workers

American Airlines is preparing to furlough tens of thousands of workers if Congress does not approve another loan package.

American Airlines is preparing to furlough tens of thousands of workers if Congress does not approve another loan package.

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns

Another COVID-19 relief bill looks increasingly unlikely as Congress returns

Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.

Hopes are dimming for another coronavirus relief bill from Washington as Congress returns to session. Talks between top Democrats and the Trump administration broke off last month and remain off track. Recent conversations among the key players have led to nothing.

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United plans to furlough 16,000 workers, fewer than expected

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.

United Airlines said Wednesday it plans to furlough 16,370 employees in October, down from an earlier target of 36,000 after thousands of workers took early retirement, buyouts, or long-term leaves of absence with the industry facing a slow recovery from the pandemic.

Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.

The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.

In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students

In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students

Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.

Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.

Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks

Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks

In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.

In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.