46,000 Texans Were Overpaid For Unemployment Benefits, Workforce Commission Wants $32M Back
More than 46,000 Texans are receiving notices that they have been overpaid on their unemployment benefits.
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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 Texas Workforce Commission had planned to reinstate unemployment benefit job search requirements next week -- but that's now on hold.
McDonald's restaurants are expecting to hire approximately 260,000 restaurant employees this summer, including 1,800 in Dallas-Fort Worth.
The Texas Workforce Commission is reinstating its job search requirement for unemployment recipients to continue receiving benefits.
The Texas Workforce Commission is reinstating its requirement that residents prove they are searching for work in order to continue receiving unemployment benefits.
The Federal Reserve expects that as many as 15 million Americans will remain unemployed by year-end even as the economy continues recovering from the impact of the coronavirus.
The unemployment rate took a surprising drop, but while hope exists the road to recovery remains uncertain.
The coronavirus pandemic hasn't spared some healthcare professionals from losing their jobs, and now 3% of Baylor Scott & White Health will experience just that.
In order for Texas to continue to pay out millions every week in unemployment benefits, the state is prepared to borrow billions from the federal government.
After a nearly two-month moratorium, the Texas Supreme Court is allowing eviction hearings to move forward again.
Jill Schlesinger, certified financial planner and CBS News business analyst, looks at how to devise a game plan for paying bills when money is tight.
Unemployment numbers are staggering and economic experts say the trend will continue before the coronavirus pandemic is over.
U.S. Renal Care provides dialysis treatments for countless of patients at their clinics throughout the North Texas region.
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.
Jill Schlesinger said it's difficult to know at this point if reopening businesses will alleviate unemployment.
Some consumers could lose access to their credit cards just when they need them the most.
If a job in sales peeks your interest, Advocate Health Advisors has positions to fill for qualified candidates across the DFW area.
Those who are self-employed or independent contractors are indeed eligible for benefits, even though many were told at first, they weren't.
The jobs range in positions to include customer service roles, financial advisor positions and technologist jobs.
The Texas Workforce Commission said $276 million in unemployment benefits went out on Monday.
Here are some frequently asked questions about unemployment benefits including eligibility rules, benefit amounts, how to apply, and more.
The Dallas Regional Chamber has started a new initiative to connect workers displaced by the COVID-19 crisis to thousands of available jobs and they've brought on former Dallas Cowboy Emmitt Smith to help.
The Mavs were without rookie Cooper Flagg, who was out with an ankle injury.
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Friday will mark the end of two weeks of testimony.
The Mavs were without rookie Cooper Flagg, who was out with an ankle injury.
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Friday will mark the end of two weeks of testimony.
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.
Mexican authorities were seeking details about what they say was the death of a Mexican citizen in an ICE detention facility in Georgia.
Cell phone footage shared on social media by a Democratic state senator appears to show the moments after Wednesday's shooting took place, in which a woman calls 911 and can be heard pleading for help.
President Trump is threatening to invoke a centuries-old law to deploy troops to Minnesota. Here's what to know.
Religious workers face a yearslong backlog to obtain legal permanent U.S. residency.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
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.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
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.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
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.
The Mavs were without rookie Cooper Flagg, who was out with an ankle injury.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
Jamal Murray led the way for the Nuggets with 33 points.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
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.
