I-Team: Texas Had $40M In Place Last Year To Replace Unemployment Computer System But Upgrade Didn't Happen Soon Enough

Texas had $40 million in federal funds in place last year to replace an outdated Texas Workforce Commission system but then the pandemic hit.

• May 20, 2020

Dallas Code Compliance Issues 5,782 Notices Of Coronavirus Violations, Writes Only 32 Citations

According to city records, code compliance officers have looked into 20,363 cases since April.

• May 18, 2020

Some North Texas Small Business Owners 'Terrified' Loans May Not Be Forgiven

After qualifying for a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program, some small business owners are now reluctant to spend it.

• May 1, 2020

Workers Won't 'Automatically' Be Pushed Off Unemployment If They Choose Not To Return To Work

Texas Workforce Commission Director Ed Serna said no one will "automatically be cut off" from benefits if they feel unsafe to return to work or cannot return because of a COVID-19 reason.

• Apr 29, 2020

How Much Will Texas Renters Impacted By Coronavirus Pay In Late Fees? It's Up To Landlords

Texas state law stipulates no maximum limit on how much landlords can charge in late fees.

• Apr 27, 2020

IRS Gives Social Security Recipients Tight Deadline To File For $500 Child Stimulus Payments

You have until 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on Wednesday, April 22 to fill out the "Non-filers: Enter Payment Info" tool online.

• Apr 21, 2020

Airlines Get 'Enforcement Notice' From Feds Regarding Obligations To Customers During Coronavirus Pandemic

Even if passengers are owed a refund, they must still contact the airline directly, according to Rick Seaney, the CEO of Farecompare.

• Apr 20, 2020

More Call Takers, Extended Hours: Are Texas Workforce Commission's Efforts Working?

This week the TWC began calling people to resolve password and PIN issues. This has been one of the major roadblocks preventing people from applying for benefits online.

• Apr 16, 2020

Federal Agencies Send Warning Letters To Companies Claiming Products Treat, Prevent Coronavirus

The Federal Trade Commissions and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently sent two dozen warning letters to companies they say are marketing products making claims to treat or prevent the coronavirus. 

• Apr 15, 2020

What To Know About New July 15 Tax Deadline

April 15 is usually the deadline each year to file taxes but, like nearly everything else in 2020, that's changed due to the coronavirus.

• Apr 14, 2020

Coronavirus In Texas: Governor Temporarily Approves Expansion Of Telemedicine

Governor Abbott expanded telemedicine to include telephone calls to new patients for diagnosis, treatment, ordering of tests and prescribing for all conditions.

• Apr 13, 2020

Coronavirus: State Agency Backtracks After Calling Out North Texas Business For Operating During Pandemic

Brittany Brown uses Facebook to advertise her hair braiding business. But this week brought a flood of negative comments and reviews.

• Apr 9, 2020

Despite Added Staff And Hours, Texas Struggles To Keep Up With Unemployment Claims

Along with 100 new emergency hires and another 250 employee transferred in from other departments, the TWC has contracted with two third-party call centers.

• Apr 6, 2020

Some Businesses Using Loopholes To Stay Open During Coronavirus-Related Shutdowns

"This isn't just a legal question. It's a moral question," says University of Texas at Dallas Law Professor Mike Maslanka.

• Apr 2, 2020

Workers Across North Texas Concerned Some Employers Not Doing Enough To Prevent Spread Of Coronavirus

A local law professor says employees should address concerns with their bosses. If that doesn't work, file a complaint with OSHA.

• Apr 1, 2020

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