TWC: Texas Unemployment Rate Continues To Decrease, Over 100,000 Jobs Added In August
The unemployment rate in Texas continues to decrease as over 100,000 jobs were added in the state throughout August, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday.
The unemployment rate in Texas continues to decrease as over 100,000 jobs were added in the state throughout August, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday.
Unemployed individuals who qualify for an additional $300 under Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program may receive up to six weeks worth of benefits.
The Lost Wages Assistance program that provided an additional $300 a week to unemployed Texans who qualified, ends with the benefit week ending September 5.
Initially, Texas had only been approved for enough money to pay for first three weeks of August.
President Trump's Lost Wages Assistance program is intended to increase weekly unemployment benefits, but implementation has been slow.
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Workforce Commission to apply to receive federal unemployment money to help Texans.
Domino's franchise-owned locations are looking to hire about 1,500 new team members across 184 stores throughout Greater Dallas-Fort Worth.
A spokesperson told CBS 11, the commission apologizes for the confusion, but the tweet was not supposed to be posted.
Last month Texas ended the halt on COVID-19 related evictions and as a result, a growing number of people are starting to see the effects of this.
A couple thousand more families can sit down to full tables Tuesday night.
The Texas Workforce Commission is "reviewing the presidential memoranda and will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available."
States react to President Trump's executive order extending additional weekly unemployment insurance payments in the amount of $400.
President Donald Trump signed several executive orders Saturday related to economic aid, including unemployment benefits and payroll tax cuts.
Unemployment's sizable decline in July still reflects a slowing economic recovery in the face of the unchecked coronavirus pandemic.
Jobless restaurant workers rallied in front of Sen. Ted Cruz's office in Dallas Thursday in protest of the elimination of the extra $600 unemployment benefit.
After two weeks of negotiations, the two sides have not budged on their stances on restarting the jobless aid.
With the first round of economic stimulus running out, millions of Americans are about to take a massive hit to their household budget.
The economy is in deep trouble again. Coronavirus is to blame
The initiative aims to take 10,000 free photos on Wednesday with 200 photographers in all 50 states.
There is a national effort next week to help the unemployed, and job seekers in North Texas will be able to take part.
J. C. Penney Company, Inc. is reducing its store footprint and reducing its workforce by 1,000 corporate, field management, and international positions.
More than 46,000 Texans are receiving notices that they have been overpaid on their unemployment benefits.
When Ronald Floyd opened the envelope, inside was a US Bank ReliaCard - a debit card used for unemployment benefits.
This program provide short-term, rental, mortgage and utility assistance to Dallas County residents in need who live outside the city of Dallas.
"We're proud of our ability to present opportunities to the talented service members who've honorably served our country."
The shooting occurred about 2 a.m. Sunday in the 5100 block of S. Hampton Road, police said.
Be prepared for heavy rain most of Sunday, a few severe storms possible SE of the Metroplex on Monday. Sunshine returns Tuesday into Wednesday.
From mariachi serenades to visits to local churches to shared meals, here's how people around the globe honor the family matriarch on Mother's Day.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Tyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche for a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series.
Be prepared for heavy rain most of Sunday, a few severe storms possible SE of the Metroplex on Monday. Sunshine returns Tuesday into Wednesday.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Nearly two decades after an intoxicated and half naked William Greer confessed to killing Tammy Myers, her daughter is determined to see her mother's killer brought to justice.
The Drone Bros, run by brothers Colton and Brett Foisie, captured stunning images from East and Central Texas.
Captain Raven served the city of Fort Worth for 25 years.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Political reporter Jack Fink meets with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to discuss city manager T.C. Broadnax's possible $400 million departure and closing a city-owned building for fire code violations.
Contender for the GOP Texas House District 97 primary runoff, @cherylbeantx, discusses her position on casinos and gambling in Texas.
In the GOP primary runoff for Texas House District 97, @JohnMcQueeneyTX discusses who he thinks should decide to bring casinos to Texas and the ideal situation for the state with Jack Fink.
The banking industry is mounting a last-ditch effort to block a new federal rule that would slash credit card late-payment fees.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Tyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche for a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Dallas-Fort Worth hockey fans are searching for anything and everything related to the Dallas Stars and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Dallas Trinity FC will play at the Cotton Bowl when the season begins in August.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Traveonna Mays turned herself into the Denton jail Thursday on a charge of injury to a child.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Flower shops normally closed on Sundays are facing high demand today to keep up with Mother's Day orders.
Keep the rain gear handy as you are out celebrating mom Sunday.
We continue to watch the rain threat for Mother's Day. The risk of severe weather is small, but there is an elevated risk of flash flooding. A FLOOD WATCH starts in Sunday morning and continues all the way until 1 p.m. Monday.
Family, friends and community members in Fort Worth paid tribute Saturday to former Fort Worth Fire Department Capt. Thaddeus Raven during his funeral at Capstone Church in Benbrook.
A drone photographer's stunning shots of the Northern Lights have gone viral.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!