IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Airlines continue staff recalls as concerns over Delta variant grow
A summer travel surge is prompting Fort Worth-based American Airlines to recall all flight attendants currently on extended voluntary leave.
Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.
Inflation continues to hit most industries as demand goes up following COVID-19 pandemic
Inflation has hit nearly every sector, all because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Many North Texas music venues still haven't received grant money to help get through the pandemic
Federal grant money for small concert venues that will be used to get them through continued hardships has been slow to get to the venues that need it.
Latinas left workforce more than other demographics amid COVID-19 pandemic, report says
A new report finds that Latinas have left the workforce at rates higher than any other demographic and also have had some of the highest unemployment rates throughout the pandemic.
Dallas County Justice of the Peace court teams with non-profit to avoid evictions
Nearly 800 Dallas County families have been saved from being forced out of their rental homes and apartments thanks to the extra help.
Starbucks reveals ‘supply shortages’ amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Starbucks confirmed the low supply of some of its products as businesses open back up, causing demand for food and goods to increase.
COVID-19 fears soon won’t be an excuse for Texans collecting unemployment
Texans who are collecting unemployment pay could lose it if they turn down a job due to COVID-19 fears.
Dallas business owners encouraged by latest jobs report amid hiring struggles
At TJ’s Seafood in Dallas, the lunchtime crowd is coming back. And with it, some additional staff. Owner Jon Alexis is encouraged by the latest jobs report.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
Texas Workforce Commission launches fraud reporting tool
TWC says it has received about 200,000 fraudulent claims worth about $10 billion worth from criminals during the pandemic.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
More people starting to feel comfortable with air travel as more vaccinations are happening
The TSA said this past Sunday was its busiest day in the past year, and Memorial Day weekend will likely be even busier.
Tarrant County sets up site to financially help struggling renters
If you’re a renter in Tarrant County and struggling financially, the county is looking for you and touting a new centralized website at getrenthelp.com.
Gov. Abbott ends extra $300 in federal unemployment payments for Texans
Abbott’s decision means unemployed Texans will no longer get the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program starting June 26.
Texas Association of Business urges Abbott to reject extended unemployment benefits
The groups blame the extended unemployment benefits for a labor shortage at Texas businesses like retail stores and restaurants.