Fewer Seek Unemployment Aid, Matching 4-Year Low
Fewer people sought unemployment benefits last week, adding to signs that the job market is strengthening.
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Fewer people sought unemployment benefits last week, adding to signs that the job market is strengthening.
Texas is fairing better than the nation's jobless average of 8.3%. And economists say there are several signs that the job market is improving in North Texas and job seekers say they are noticing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to the lowest point in four years, a further sign that the U.S. job market is improving.
New unemployment numbers out today were such good news they sent stocks soaring to their highest point in years. And Friday, using a Virginia fire station as a backdrop, President Obama urged new programs to put veterans to work.
Christus Health announced Friday it is consolidating some of its Texas corporate offices to Irving.
The unemployment rate in Texas has continued a steady decline to 8.1 percent in November. Figures the Texas Workforce Commission released Friday show the rate as an improvement over October's 8.4 percent.
Job Title: Electronic Assembler Company Name:General Electrodynamics Corporation Location: Arlington Phone: (817) 572-0366 Email: jlawrence@gecscales.com
In offices across North Texas, and the state, more and more people are lining up to try and get help feeding their families. Applications for SNAP, or food stamps, are up 70-percent in just two years.
Being laid off from work may seem like a bad thing for most people, but one Plano man says losing his job was the best thing that ever happened to him.
Company: Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth (NAS JRB) City: Fort Worth Status: Flex-Time (0-40 Hours Per Week) Phone: (817) 782-7571 About this job: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food. Position pays $9.04/hr. and requires working knowledge of common sanitation procedures Application forms available online: www.opm.gov Submit application to: MWR Department, ATTN: Human Resource Office, 1810 Tuskegee Airmen Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76127
Company: The Adolphus Hotel City: Dallas Status: Days and Weekends, Full-Time Phone: (214) 651-3572 or (214) 651-3605 About this job: Working supervisor position requiring prior supervisory experience in laundry or housekeeping in a hotel or hospital environment. Position pays $11/hr. with full benefits including paid vacation, personal time and holidays, group insurance, 401K, discounted DART passes and free meals in our associate cafeteria.
Company: Emler Swim School Status: Full- and Part-Time City: Dallas, Southlake, Plano, Frisco and Arlington More information online: www.iswimemler.com Contact: cj@iswimemler.com Requirements: Prior swim instruction is not necessary. Training is provided.
Company: Cobb Benefits Group, LLC Status: Full-Time City: Plano Phone: (469) 467-0221 Submit resumes to: resumes@cobbbenefitsgroup.com Requirements: Must currently be licensed to sell life insurance in Texas, have at least 3 years Life Insurance sales experience and a clean background. College degree is preferable. About this job: This is a 100% commission sales position; we are looking for a well spoken, energetic sales professional with a can-do attitude and a hard work ethic. An applicant must be comfortable talking with business owners and C-Level executives. Good appointment setting skills is a must.
Job Title: Staffing Specialist Company: In-N-Out Burger Status: Full-time with benefits City: Dallas Requirements: Minimum two (2) years recruitment and interviewing experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field as well as previous experience recruiting in the restaurant or hospitality industry. Strong computer proficiency. Excellent in MS Office applications. Bilingual a plus. More information online: www.in-n-out.com About this job: The Staffing Specialist will be responsible for managing the recruitment and selection process for new and existing restaurants in the Texas Region. This includes: identifying and coordinating all pre-recruiting efforts and advertising, school and community visits, participating in job fairs, interview site selection, and organizing the on-site interview activities as well as actively interviewing and assessing candidates during the open interview process.
Job Title: Drivers Company: R.J. Express, Ltd. Status: Full Time City: Arlington Phone: (817) 468-0000 Submit resumes and apply online: R.J. Express About this job: Driver must have Class A CDL w/Hazmat Endorsement and a minimum of 3 years experience. Applicants must have clean MVR and background.
Without work, many recent college graduates are not starting their careers and lives. Instead, they are hanging out with their parents.
The stagnant economy has been very rough on seniors. The unemployment rate for those 55 and older has more than doubled in the past few years.
A corporate move to North Texas could translate to an increased availability of high paying jobs. CCS Medical is moving its corporate headquarters from Clearwater, Florida to Farmers Branch.
Searching for a job can be grueling. While one Arlington man has seen most everything, his current unemployment isn't his only challenge of late.
City employees will find some more money in their paychecks next year, as the City Council moves to eliminate one of the unpaid furlough days for city workers that were put in place as a cost-cutting measure during the recession.
According to a recent Gallup Poll, some 30 percent of American workers are worried about losing their job. CBS 11 News looks at what smart workers should be doing before that happens.
American workers are worried — and with good reason, experts say.
Mike Corpier spent all day Thursday training for new certifications in telecommunications. His roommate, Johnny Allen, settled in across the hall after work in a warehouse.
America continues to hobble along to an economic recovery. The President will speak Thursday evening detailing his plan to right the country.
Pei Wei Asian Diner is projecting growth and opportunity for their restaurants, including those in North Texas. As a result of the expansion, the restaurant chain is looking for new team members.
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
The Rancher's Navy has been moving through the burn zone, joining dozens of volunteers and crews trying to save livestock and help ranchers recover.
Officers responded to the scene near Main and North Akard streets on Thursday night.
New fires are burning across North Texas as the Ross Fire continues its destructive path.
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
The Rancher's Navy has been moving through the burn zone, joining dozens of volunteers and crews trying to save livestock and help ranchers recover.
Officers responded to the scene near Main and North Akard streets on Thursday night.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
ICE has granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract for 6,000 gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a new use-of-force tool that the agency claims will help officers control resisting detainees.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
The Republican Party is bringing a national midterm convention to Dallas in September as it looks to rally voters and maintain control of Congress in November.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
U.S. District Judge David Hittner originally ruled the law was unconstitutional in September 2023.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
"She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future," Stella Parton said in a Facebook post.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
