Emergency SNAP benefits extended for October
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide approximately $196 million in emergency SNAP food benefits.
Disney to lay off 28,000 workers at its parks in California, Florida
Disney is laying off 28,000 U.S.-based employees across its Parks, Experiences and Products division due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Coronavirus economic impact could lead to another mortgage crisis
The coming months could bring a coming coronavirus mortgage crisis.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
1 in 5 Texas bars applied for permit to reopen as restaurant, state data shows
While Texas bars learned Thursday that they will have to remain closed, many bars are still finding ways to open.
North Texas bars teaming up with food trucks to get back open amid COVID-19 restrictions
Texas bars are still on the closed list, but there is a work around to open their doors and help other hospitality businesses stay afloat too.
860,000 filed new unemployment claims last week as COVID-19 continues to drive joblessness in US
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to 860,000, a historically high figure that reflects economic damage from the coronavirus outbreak.
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.
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.
Downtown Dallas businesses starting to see some positive signs, but full rebound could take years
We are finally seeing some positives reemerging when it comes to Downtown Dallas businesses, but a full rebound could take years.
What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people for corporate, tech roles
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Governors in states hit hard by pandemic rethinking lockdown orders on bars
As the number of coronavirus cases fall in the U.S., governors in hard-hit states are rethinking lockdown orders on bars.
'Tenet' brings in $20.2M Labor Day weekend as Americans return to theaters
About 70% of U.S. movie theaters are currently open.
Tarrant Area Food Bank fed 1,700 families during mega mobile distribution event Friday
Many families who have never had to ask for help are turning to the Tarrant Area Food Bank for groceries.