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A new study looks at lavish tax benefits from cities and states vying to become the new home for Amazon's 2nd headquarters and if they actually pay off.
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A new study looks at lavish tax benefits from cities and states vying to become the new home for Amazon's 2nd headquarters and if they actually pay off.
Amarillo and Midland had the lowest unemployment rates in Texas last month at 2.6 percent.
The company says that it's looking to fill more than 50,000 positions across the U.S.
People stood in lines blocks long waiting to get inside and interview for a job with Lockheed Martin
Economists say on average, for every dollar that men earn, women earn roughly $.79 -- and the gap is even wider for women of color.
U.S. employers added a robust 235,000 jobs in February and wages rose at a healthy clip, a sign the economy remains on solid footing after nearly eight years of recovery.
Even though employers are creating new jobs, many are adding tougher interview questions or asking applicants to perform skill tests as a way to skim the cream of the crop.
A new program spearheaded by Dallas' Habitat For Humanity is giving ex-offenders and others down on their luck, a second chance at making an honest living.
Immigrants across the country are expected to stay home from school and work on Thursday to show how critical they are to the U.S. economy and way of life.
Amazon plans to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. over the next 18 months. The online retailer said Thursday that the jobs are full-time and come with benefits.
The statewide unemployment rate declined slightly in November to settle at 4.6 percent, the Texas Workforce Commission reported Friday.
The U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas granted the nationwide preliminary injunction, saying the Department of Labor's rule exceeds the authority the agency was delegated by Congress.
Pay raises are on the way for Dallas' first responders. The city council today approved a $3.1 billion dollar spending plan that includes salary increases for both police and firefighters.
According to a new poll, young people in America overwhelmingly support LGBT rights when it comes to policies on employment, healthcare and adoption. But few of these people consider this to be a top issue facing the country.
An auto supplier is set to build a new plant in Detroit and create as many as 750 new jobs.
Kroger is holding a nationwide hiring event to fill 14,000 open jobs across all its supermarket chains.
U.S. employers posted the most open jobs in eight months in March, but total hiring slowed, providing a mixed picture of the labor market.
U.S. employers pulled back on hiring in April after a streak of solid monthly gains, adding 160,000 jobs, the fewest in seven months.
The Texas unemployment rate in February fell to 4.4 percent, down one-tenth of a percentage point from the previous month.
The Texas jobless rate has started the year on a lower note with 4.5 percent unemployment during January.
"Choose a degree with a purpose. Make sure that when you have earned your degree that you are able to apply it to your chosen career," encourages Dr. Mark Stello.
"If you are considering getting your doctorate, make sure you evaluate multiple programs to see what would be a great fit for you," encourages Dr. Mary Lazarus.
"I knew that obtaining an MBA was the best route to securing a leadership role in health care management. It provided the content, exposure and connections to a network that may not have been attainable without the degree," says Elaine Auerbach.
Several large corporations are bringing big new complexes and plenty of jobs to the Dallas area.
"[My degree] continues to afford me the ability, freedom and flexibility to earn a fruitful income while also raising a family," says Judge Holly Fox.
CBS News Texas Chopper footage showed an overturned flat‑bottom boat in the water and two bodies on the ground nearby.
Investigators said most of the people who attended the party were students from Lewisville High School.
The victim's name has not yet been released.
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunchtime with a high at 96 degrees by 5 p.m.
Criswell says recovery starts immediately – from insurance questions to navigating potential federal aid – as communities face growing disaster risks and possible changes to FEMA's role.
CBS News Texas Chopper footage showed an overturned flat‑bottom boat in the water and two bodies on the ground nearby.
Investigators said most of the people who attended the party were students from Lewisville High School.
The victim's name has not yet been released.
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunchtime with a high at 96 degrees by 5 p.m.
Criswell says recovery starts immediately – from insurance questions to navigating potential federal aid – as communities face growing disaster risks and possible changes to FEMA's role.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt tells Jack Fink about her race against Republican Don Huffines, who will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st. She also discusses her opposition to the taxpayer-funded school choice program, calling it a voucher scheme.
Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st, months before he is set to face Democratic candidate Sarah Eckhardt. "I wanted as much of a head start as I could get in the office to understand it," Huffines told Jack Fink. "Understand the processes, understand the team members and the government."
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
