Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Arlington resident wins $5 million in lottery scratch-off ticket
One Arlington resident is now $5 million richer.
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.
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.
‘Historically’ high lumber prices adding more than $35K on average to new home price tag
While many businesses have slowed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the home-building industry has seen a boom — but it could be at risk due to a lumber shortage that has triggered skyrocketing prices for the material.
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.
Dallas pastor testifies against unfair banking practices
Dallas mega-church Pastor Dr. Frederick Haynes testified Wednesday on a national level and denounced a measure he says favors predatory lenders.
Florida McDonald's offers $50 just to show up for job interview
A McDonald's location is so desperate for workers that it has offered people $50 just to show up for a job interview.
IRS sends another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks to 2M Americans
The IRS said Thursday that it has disbursed about 161 million payments, worth roughly $379 billion, in the span of about five weeks.
Texas Workforce Commission works to help identity theft victims
The Texas Workforce Commission is now working to get the word out about what people should do if their unemployment claim was flagged for fraud.
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.
Anonymous donor uses ‘Dogecoin’ earnings to pay adoption fees at Daytona shelter
An anonymous donor has made it easier for dogs at the Halifax Humane Society to find a forever home thanks to a cryptocurrency investment.
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.
Some people may have to return their $1,400 stimulus check
While a lot of people who received the third stimulus check could really use it, unfortunately, some people may have to return the $1,400.
FEMA’s COVID-19 funeral assistance hotline inundated with more than 1M calls on 1st day
FEMA said it was inundated with over 1 million calls from people requesting assistance with COVID-19-related funeral expenses on its first day of application processing.