FOX 7 Discussion: Filling gaps in the Texas workforce
Dr. Brent Wallace, chancellor at North Central Texas College, joins Mike Warren to discuss the TRUE initiative in the Texas Legislature.
Dr. Brent Wallace, chancellor at North Central Texas College, joins Mike Warren to discuss the TRUE initiative in the Texas Legislature.
FOX 7 Discussion: Voting restrictions could cost Texas billions
Texas Civil Rights Project President Mimi Marziani talks about a new study that says the Texas economy could take a massive hit if it enacts voting restrictions.
Texas Civil Rights Project President Mimi Marziani talks about a new study that says the Texas economy could take a massive hit if it enacts voting restrictions.
LinkedIn adding ‘stay-at-home parent’ to official job titles
LinkedIn is rolling out a variety of updates, which includes adding “stay-at-home mom/dad/parent” as official job titles to better explain career gaps.
LinkedIn is rolling out a variety of updates, which includes adding “stay-at-home mom/dad/parent” as official job titles to better explain career gaps.
Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.
Average US price of gas holds steady at $2.94 per gallon
The highest average price in the nation right now is $3.99 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.50 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The highest average price in the nation right now is $3.99 a gallon in the San Francisco Bay Area. The lowest average is $2.50 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Woman arrested after she refuses to return $1.2 million put into her bank account by mistake
When Kelyn Spadoni found $1.2 million in her Charles Schwab brokerage account, police say she immediately moved it into another account and bought a car and a house. Charles Schwab says they only meant to deposit $82 into her account.
When Kelyn Spadoni found $1.2 million in her Charles Schwab brokerage account, police say she immediately moved it into another account and bought a car and a house. Charles Schwab says they only meant to deposit $82 into her account.
Best Buy launches new membership program, keeping up with Amazon Prime, Walmart+
Best Buy is testing out a new membership program, called Best Buy Beta, to provide customers with exclusive pricing, free standard shipping and delivery and other benefits.
Best Buy is testing out a new membership program, called Best Buy Beta, to provide customers with exclusive pricing, free standard shipping and delivery and other benefits.
President Biden's budget wish list includes more for schools, health care and housing
President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
President Joe Biden is releasing his wish list for the federal budget, which includes an 8.4% increase in discretionary spending with substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection.
FEMA to reimburse families $9,000 for COVID-related funeral costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will begin offering $9,000 to families who lost loved ones to COVID-19 in a massive effort to retroactively reimburse them for funeral costs. Applications for the money will open up on Monday.
Unemployment claims jump to 744,000 as layoffs persist amid pandemic
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs.
Biden open to ‘good-faith negotiations’ on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
Firehouse Subs looks to hire 12K people in April with ‘first-ever national recruitment event’
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Firehouse Subs is hosting a three-day hiring event in hopes of recruiting 12,000 restaurant workers.
Taco Bell plans to hire 5,000 people on April 21 during outdoor job fairs
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Taco Bell is converting thousands of its parking lots into job fairs on April 21 for a nationwide hiring event.
Elon Musk calls for 'urgent' need to build more housing in Austin
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday highlighted the need for more residential buildings in the greater Austin area.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Sunday highlighted the need for more residential buildings in the greater Austin area.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Uber ordered to pay $1.1M after denying blind passenger rides 14 times
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Uber has been ordered to pay $1.1 million to a blind passenger after an independent arbitrator ruled that the company's drivers discriminated against her after refusing her rides on 14 separate occasions.
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for coffee with Bitcoin via Bakkt digital wallet app
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
Starbucks drinkers can now pay for their coffee in cryptocurrency via an app that converts Bitcoin into U.S. dollars.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.