Texas Jobless Rate At Lowest Point Since July 2009
The Texas unemployment rate has fallen to 7.8 percent in December, the lowest figure in 2 1/2 years.
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The Texas unemployment rate has fallen to 7.8 percent in December, the lowest figure in 2 1/2 years.
Austin-based Whole Foods Market Inc. has announced that there will be mass layoffs at a Dallas location.
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.
The unemployment rate in Texas dropped slightly to 8.4 percent in October, down from the last month's 8.5 percent.
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early April, a sign that layoffs are easing and hiring may pick up.
Employers added 15,000 jobs statewide during September.
Thousands of North Texans have lost their job during this recession. The search for a new job is not just financially devastating; it also takes an emotional toll. CBS 11 looks at how some are coping and gets advice from experts.
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.
Call it another sign of our difficult economic times: Hallmark has taken a cue from the nation's 9.1 percent unemployment rate and released a line of cards for people who've lost their jobs.
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.
A study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests the bad economy has ties to a rise in child abuse.
National Employ Older Workers Week usually doesn't get much attention this time of year. But this year the observance comes with serious concern about the rate of elderly unemployment. CBS 11 News went to a local job fair to find out just how bad the problem is.
The Texas unemployment rate has edged up slightly to 8.5 percent for August as the state lost jobs for the first time this year.
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.
There are some 14 million Americans counted among the ranks of the unemployed. Outside of those with no job at all, North Texans join the millions who are actively looking for work -- they are the under-employed.
As President Obama spelled out his jobs plan to the nation Thursday night, a group of North Texans who are looking for work watched closely.
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.
Heather Morris is a loving mom. She had never been away from her son, Triston, for long periods of time until she made a drastic career move.
Like 14 million other Americans, the Barrons are searching for a job in a market that stopped adding them last month.
Employers stopped adding jobs in August, an alarming setback for an economy that has struggled to grow and might be at risk of another recession.
The unemployment rate in Texas has jumped to 8.4 percent despite another increase in the number of jobs.
For the third time in a week, Sam Wistrand sat down in front of a computer at workforce solutions in Irving and started the slow scroll through internet job sites.
The Texas Workforce Commission reported the state's unemployment figure is a full percentage point behind the national jobless rate.
A North Texas mother is using her time to help other women find work through a job placement center tailored to women in need of a transition.
Dallas TSA officers say missed paychecks during the government shutdown are hitting families hard as hundreds leave the agency nationwide.
North Texas community shaken after an Afghan immigrant dies in ICE custody just 24 hours after his arrest.
The videos show Robinson refusing commands to surrender until finally he exits the vehicle and pulls a gun, followed by multiple gunshots from officers.
Irving PD said the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the public.
As the war against Iran has entered its third week, President Trump said Monday the U.S. has "literally obliterated" its regime.
Dallas TSA officers say missed paychecks during the government shutdown are hitting families hard as hundreds leave the agency nationwide.
North Texas community shaken after an Afghan immigrant dies in ICE custody just 24 hours after his arrest.
The videos show Robinson refusing commands to surrender until finally he exits the vehicle and pulls a gun, followed by multiple gunshots from officers.
Entries must be submitted up to 15 minutes before the full tournament tips off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.
Irving PD said the incident is isolated and there is no threat to the public.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
As the war against Iran has entered its third week, President Trump said Monday the U.S. has "literally obliterated" its regime.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino was pulled away from a high-profile role leading immigration raids in major U.S. cities, including Minneapolis, earlier this year.
President Trump said White House chief of staff Susie Wiles will "continue doing the job she loves" even while undergoing treatment for early stage breast cancer.
In remarks ahead of a meeting with the Kennedy Center board of trustees, Mr. Trump provided an update on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Entries must be submitted up to 15 minutes before the full tournament tips off at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 19.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Naji Marshall added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks bounced back from a 33-point loss to Cleveland two days ago to defeat the Cavaliers 130-120.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
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.
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