A job listing for Kraft Sports + Entertainment has a potentially illegal job requirement. Under skills and qualifications, the first requirement is “BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and Person of Color).”...
U.S. Job Openings and Confidence Increased in August
Job openings and consumer confidence increased in August, a sign of continued household and labor market strength in the face of a slowing economy. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released...
North Texas Companies Part of NASA Moon Launch
The Artemis I mission will orbit around the moon for the first time in 50 years, and more than one North Texas company is part of the team making it happen. The North Richland Hills SeyTec company...
Tex-Mex Restaurant Reopens After Pandemic and Fire
Against all odds, Casita Tex-Mex has reopened after a pandemic and a devastating fire threatened to close the doors forever. Norma Valles, the restaurant owner, said it has taken two years for her...
By Amy Jones | Aug 31, 2022
Fed’s Hawkish Comments Send Bitcoin Tumbling
The price of Bitcoin dipped below $20,000 on Monday and continues to hover in that area, significantly down from the start of the year. The dip below this threshold is a sign that investors are...
By Tanya Grant | Aug 30, 2022
American Airlines Adds New Regional Carrier
American Airlines is adding a new regional carrier to its portfolio to help bolster its feeder ranks amid an industry-wide pilot shortage. American announced it would contract Air Wisconsin once the...
DFW Airport Refocuses on Building New Terminal
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is moving forward with plans to build a sixth terminal after the pandemic left the project on hold. DFW airport officials told investors that it submitted a...
Ten Local Businesses Ranked Top Texas Employers
Forbes recently released its fourth annual list of America's Best Employers by State, and several Dallas-Fort Worth and North Texas companies cracked the top 50 in Texas. The media and publishing...
Texas Oil, Gas Employment Surpasses Decade’s Record
Oil and gas employment in Texas rose to its highest level in more than a decade off solid job demand and increased drilling activity. The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association...
Local Lawyer’s All-Pink Practice Goes Viral
A video posted by an attorney on TikTok went viral last weekend because it showed an all-pink legal practice in Texas. A male boss had told attorney Kathleen Martinez that her work attire was...
Growing Waco Company Relocates Headquarters To Dallas
A growing Waco-based construction services firm is relocating its corporate headquarters to Uptown Dallas. Stellar Services Brands will move into a 60,000-square-foot office building on Katy Trail...
Bed Bath & Beyond Closes in on Financing
Struggling home-goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is close in on securing a new loan deal to boost its liquidity. Days after suppliers said they halted or restricted shipments to Bed Bath &...
Fletcher’s Corny Dogs Become Permanent Downtown Attraction
Fletcher’s Corny Dogs will be available daily at its permanent spot in Klyde Warren Park beginning in October. The irresistible corny dog, previously only available at the Texas State Fair, random...
By Amy Jones | Aug 27, 2022
Spirit Airlines Contractor to Dismiss 134 Personnel
A Spirit Airlines contractor will soon lay off 134 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport employees at the end of September, according to a letter from the vendor. Airport Terminal Services wrote...
Feds: Food Prices Continued to Surge in July
(The Center Square) – Consumer prices remained high in July but showed only a slight increase from June, a pause from months of surging prices. The Bureau of Economic Analysis Friday released the...
Jobless Claims Dip, GDP Contracts in Q2
The economy gave mixed signals as the jobless claims dipped and national indicators continued to constrict, according to federal government data released Thursday. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP),...
Survey: 56% of Companies Dropping COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
(The Center Square) – According to Price Waterhouse Coopers 2022 Pulse survey, business leaders are implementing a range of measures to retain talent and grow their workforce, including dropping...
Macy’s Cuts Profit Forecast Due to Inflation
Department store and retail giant Macy's Inc. slashed profit forecasts for the year due to record inflation. As of June, inflation within the United States hit a 40-year-high, according to the Labor...
Twitter’s Former Head of Security Files Whistleblower Complaint
A whistleblower complaint filed by Twitter’s former head of security alleged widespread mismanagement regarding spam and privacy issues by the social media company. The complaint from the former...
Airbnb Launches ‘Anti-Party’ Technology
Airbnb is launching a new technology to crack down on customers who use the short-term rental service to throw parties. The company announced Tuesday that its "anti-party tools" will prevent...
Ford to Cut Nearly 3,000 Jobs
Ford Motor Co. will lay off nearly 3,000 employees next month to reduce costs as it shifts towards producing electric vehicles (EV). The latest job cuts are set to go into effect on September 1 and...