North Texans in need can use program to help pay for internet and computers
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is giving money to families who need a little help.
Biden touts economic recovery plan as Treasury Dept. starts paying out $350B in state and local aid
President Biden on Monday announced steps to make it easier for employers to hire new workers and touted the country’s economic recovery plan following a disappointing April jobs report.
Texas leads the nation in this year's pandemic employment recovery
The Texas economy is coming back but there are still lingering trouble spots.
North Texas restaurants seeing employee shortage as they start getting back to normal
For restaurants that have made it through the pandemic, Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year, but some are now seeing a shortage of employees.
Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.
Biden says economic recovery a marathon, not a sprint amid weak jobs report
U.S. employers added just 266,000 jobs last month, sharply lower than in March and a sign that some businesses are struggling to find enough workers.
West Main Arts Festival in Arlington marks return of in-person art festivals
Safety protocols will be in place as music acts and art vendors return for the largest outdoor event of its type to resume since the pandemic began.
DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Federal judge throws out national eviction moratorium, DOJ appeals
The Department of Justice is fighting to keep a national eviction moratorium in place after a federal judge invalidated the measure that aids financially strapped tenants during the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas employers faced with a shortage of workers this summer
Faced with a shortage of workers, many North Texas employers are working to get the word out that they are hiring.
North Texas restaurant owners can start applying for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Monday
A new resource is now available for restaurants trying to recover financially from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
US airline bailout helps Southwest post $116 million profit
The two major North Texas-based airlines say travel is beginning to come back.
Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low
The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
American Airlines recalling all pilots, plans to ramp up hiring efforts by fall
There is another sign the travel industry is rebounding. American Airlines is searching for pilots to bring on board.
Nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless, survey says
A survey conducted by Monster found that nearly 50% of recent college graduates are jobless amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas restaurants having trouble finding employees as more people start to eat out again
Some owners believe workers are getting by better on unemployment benefits.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
Many facing uncertain future after Texas Supreme Court did not extend eviction moratorium
An untold number of Texans could be facing eviction because the Texas Supreme Court did not extend a moratorium issued by the CDC.