TWC Identifies, Locks More Than 4,500 Fraudulent Unemployment Claims With Nearly $70M Value
Potential fraud was connected to more than 4,500 unemployment claims in Texas this year.
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Potential fraud was connected to more than 4,500 unemployment claims in Texas this year.
The revised HEROES Act, passed by Democrats in the House, would still include stimulus payments and enhanced unemployment benefits.
Stimulus discussions are back on the table in Washington, but time is growing short to deliver a second round of stimulus payments before the election.
Time is running out on a stimulus package passing before the election, even as the need for another stimulus check and additional unemployment payments remains strong.
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.
The animals are evidence in a DOJ‑led cruelty investigation after a video surfaced of the ranch owner shooting a dog.
Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.
Amplified Minds uses music, art, and community connection to help North Texans manage stress and find balance.
Daniel Comeaux touts rising morale and falling crime while facing questions over immigration data and downtown safety claims.
Tarrant County judge launches investigation after Alexandria Venable's arrest.
The animals are evidence in a DOJ‑led cruelty investigation after a video surfaced of the ranch owner shooting a dog.
Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.
Amplified Minds uses music, art, and community connection to help North Texans manage stress and find balance.
Daniel Comeaux touts rising morale and falling crime while facing questions over immigration data and downtown safety claims.
Tarrant County judge launches investigation after Alexandria Venable's arrest.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Early voting begins in five weeks, on Tuesday, February 17.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
