North Texans prepare for pain at the pump for Thanksgiving travel
North Texans are definitely feeling the pain at the pump. And while it is not enough to stand in the way of Thanksgiving with family, people say they will have to start making other cuts. And don't expect prices to come down anytime soon as a result of President Biden's move to tap into the strategic oil reserves.
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
Fort Worth food bank giving away free turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving
One food bank in Tarrant County says demand is higher now than it was during the height of the pandemic in 2020. And the supply chain is only making it harder to get enough food on North Texas tables.
North Texas small businesses continue to hurt from supply chain issues
The crisis is clear when walking through your local grocery store or ordering at your favorite restaurant. It is also crippling businesses that you may not think about.
North Texas car dealerships have low inventory due to supply chain issues
Now is not the time to buy a new car, as the global supply chain crisis is causing new car prices to soar.
Arlington ISD meal programs being impacted by supply chain issues
Arlington ISD makes 50,000 student meals a day. They say while they’re not in danger of not being able to feed kids, they’re facing challenges with nearly every item they serve.
Drivers may see some relief at the pump, expert says
National average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is about $3.36
USPS looking to hire 1,500 people across North Texas for upcoming holiday season
The U.S. Postal Service is looking at filling about 1,500 positions in the metroplex. USPS says they are hiring more this year to help keep up with demand. But there is concern about filling all these positions for the holiday season and how it might affect delivery dates.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
North Texas man admits to orchestrating $23 million PPP loan fraud scheme
A North Texas accountant admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme to get more than $23 million in forgivable PPP loans — which were intended to help small businesses struggling during the pandemic.
Biden signs bill raising nation's debt limit until early December
President Joe Biden has signed into law a bill raising the nation’s debt limit until early December, delaying the prospect of an unprecedented federal default that would cause economic disaster.
Local businesses hope Biden opening ports 24/7 will ease supply shortages
Major retailers and shipping companies are stepping up operations in hopes of overcoming nationwide supply chain issues affecting businesses and industries. The effects are being felt from major retailers all the way down to local North Texas businesses.
North Texas businesses affected by supply, labor shortages
In a pre-pandemic world, Dallas-based chef Meika Johnson was thriving preparing meals for private businesses. But in recent months, she's struggled to find both food and equipment. Now, she's forced to shut down her business, saying she’s spent more searching for products and less time actually making a profit.
North Texas businesses, hospitals put in tough spot following Abbott's vaccine mandate ban
The Dallas Regional Chamber distanced itself from the governor, saying businesses should make their own decisions. The Texas Hospital Association president said in a statement that the time is now to set politics aside.
Companies hard-pressed for holiday staff despite millions of job openings
Companies that typically hire thousands of seasonal workers are heading into the holidays during one of the tightest job markets in decades, making it unlikely they’ll find all the workers they need.
Workshop held to help Dallas County renters, landlords with rental assistance
A workshop for renters and landlords covered the mounds of money available for people behind on their rent after losing wages because of the pandemic. The two groups stood side by side in a place where they are typically squared off with a landlord evicting a tenant: in a justice of the peace courtroom.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Survey: 69% of hiring managers want to see COVID-19 vaccination status on resumes
Among the hiring managers surveyed, about a third said they would automatically eliminate resumes that did not disclose the candidate’s vaccine status.
Texas restaurants short 125,000 workers as slow pace of hiring continues
It's been seven months since Texas lifted restaurant capacity restrictions, but some eateries can't open up to 100 percent due to ongoing staffing shortages.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.