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Mitt Romney and Bain Capital purchased a factory in China that took on the demand from outsourcing from other US companies. So they profited by increasing profits from companies they owned by shipping jobs overseas and they profited from other companies shipping jobs overseas by doing the work that used to be done in cities and towns across America.
On Monday, the Treasury Department sold 553,846,153 shares in AIG on Monday, turning an $18 billion profit on the $32.50 a share price.
There are some new job opportunities in the Fort Worth Independent School District. Tuesday afternoon administrators announced that they are now hiring teachers and other workers from outside the district.
Hundreds of new jobs are coming to Texas, and Governor Perry was in the DFW area to show his support.
Lockheed Martin has now admitted it may have trouble meeting its quota if the 3,000 members of the Machinists Local 776 continue marching their 51-day protest outside the gates.
A Texas agency has joined with AT&T Inc. to help match qualified military veterans to more than 600 technical jobs. The partnership was announced Monday by the Texas Veterans Commission and Dallas-based AT&T Inc.
Fewer people sought unemployment benefits last week, adding to signs that the job market is strengthening.
Texas is fairing better than the nation's jobless average of 8.3%. And economists say there are several signs that the job market is improving in North Texas and job seekers say they are noticing.
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to the lowest point in four years, a further sign that the U.S. job market is improving.
New unemployment numbers out today were such good news they sent stocks soaring to their highest point in years. And Friday, using a Virginia fire station as a backdrop, President Obama urged new programs to put veterans to work.
Christus Health announced Friday it is consolidating some of its Texas corporate offices to Irving.
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.
Job Title: Electronic Assembler Company Name:General Electrodynamics Corporation Location: Arlington Phone: (817) 572-0366 Email: jlawrence@gecscales.com
In offices across North Texas, and the state, more and more people are lining up to try and get help feeding their families. Applications for SNAP, or food stamps, are up 70-percent in just two years.
Being laid off from work may seem like a bad thing for most people, but one Plano man says losing his job was the best thing that ever happened to him.
Company: Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth (NAS JRB) City: Fort Worth Status: Flex-Time (0-40 Hours Per Week) Phone: (817) 782-7571 About this job: Performs tasks with several steps or sequence of tasks such as: sets up food service counters, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food. Position pays $9.04/hr. and requires working knowledge of common sanitation procedures Application forms available online: www.opm.gov Submit application to: MWR Department, ATTN: Human Resource Office, 1810 Tuskegee Airmen Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76127
Company: The Adolphus Hotel City: Dallas Status: Days and Weekends, Full-Time Phone: (214) 651-3572 or (214) 651-3605 About this job: Working supervisor position requiring prior supervisory experience in laundry or housekeeping in a hotel or hospital environment. Position pays $11/hr. with full benefits including paid vacation, personal time and holidays, group insurance, 401K, discounted DART passes and free meals in our associate cafeteria.
Company: Emler Swim School Status: Full- and Part-Time City: Dallas, Southlake, Plano, Frisco and Arlington More information online: www.iswimemler.com Contact: cj@iswimemler.com Requirements: Prior swim instruction is not necessary. Training is provided.
Company: Cobb Benefits Group, LLC Status: Full-Time City: Plano Phone: (469) 467-0221 Submit resumes to: resumes@cobbbenefitsgroup.com Requirements: Must currently be licensed to sell life insurance in Texas, have at least 3 years Life Insurance sales experience and a clean background. College degree is preferable. About this job: This is a 100% commission sales position; we are looking for a well spoken, energetic sales professional with a can-do attitude and a hard work ethic. An applicant must be comfortable talking with business owners and C-Level executives. Good appointment setting skills is a must.
Job Title: Staffing Specialist Company: In-N-Out Burger Status: Full-time with benefits City: Dallas Requirements: Minimum two (2) years recruitment and interviewing experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field as well as previous experience recruiting in the restaurant or hospitality industry. Strong computer proficiency. Excellent in MS Office applications. Bilingual a plus. More information online: www.in-n-out.com About this job: The Staffing Specialist will be responsible for managing the recruitment and selection process for new and existing restaurants in the Texas Region. This includes: identifying and coordinating all pre-recruiting efforts and advertising, school and community visits, participating in job fairs, interview site selection, and organizing the on-site interview activities as well as actively interviewing and assessing candidates during the open interview process.
Job Title: Drivers Company: R.J. Express, Ltd. Status: Full Time City: Arlington Phone: (817) 468-0000 Submit resumes and apply online: R.J. Express About this job: Driver must have Class A CDL w/Hazmat Endorsement and a minimum of 3 years experience. Applicants must have clean MVR and background.
Without work, many recent college graduates are not starting their careers and lives. Instead, they are hanging out with their parents.
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.
A corporate move to North Texas could translate to an increased availability of high paying jobs. CCS Medical is moving its corporate headquarters from Clearwater, Florida to Farmers Branch.
Another dip into what feels like the 40s and 50s by Monday morning.
One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
The jet – an EA-18G Growler aircraft – was carrying two crew members when it went down during a routine training flight.
A group of about 2,000 migrants left Mexico's southern border Sunday in hopes of ultimately reaching the United States.
Another dip into what feels like the 40s and 50s by Monday morning.
Early voting allows voters in Texas counties to cast or mail in ballots before the Nov. 5 general election.
Enter to win two tickets to the CBS Texas After Party at the historic Texas Theater in downtown Waxahachie.
One of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages during World War II using the tribe's native language has died.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
The officer was pursuing a stolen car in South Fort Worth when he collided with 57-year-old Andre Craig, who was killed in the crash.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Former President Donald Trump said of golfer Arnold Palmer, "this is a guy that was all man."
A new poll shows the potential for very little movement in the competitive Texas Senate race between Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas. North Texas Hispanic leaders discuss the impact of the Latino vote in Texas this year.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, Jack sat down with Latino leaders to talk about the issues resonating with voters in their communities. This included Democratic State Representative Ana Maria Ramos of Dallas, former Dallas County Republican Party Vice Chair and now Precinct Chair Tina Aviles, and former Republican State Representative Jason Villalba of Dallas, who's now an Independent and Chairman of the Board of the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation.
Eye on Politics Jack Fink spoke with Dr. Joshua Blank, Research Director of the Texas Politics Project, about their new poll conducted between Oct. 2 - 10. The poll conducted by UT Austin shows Cruz leading Allred by seven percentage points.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Rodriguez says his greatest accomplishments have been mentoring and teaching the next generation of bilingual journalists, with a 100% graduation and employment rate since he began in 2009.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
"If he's exhausted being on the campaign trail, is he fit to do the job?" Harris asked as Trump refuses to release detailed medical records.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Approximately 13% of U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life and some may be at an increased risk because of certain genetic mutations.
Eating right is difficult, but it can be even more of a challenge in food desert communities.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Wedding bells are in the air for Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos.
Wyatt Johnston made Dallas' third consecutive shot in a shootout, and the Stars remained undefeated with a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
"This is not your job," Jones said. "Your job isn't to let me go over the reasons that I did something and I'm sorry that I did it."
"It's not just the game, it's the things that surround it," said Gardner Parker.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys suddenly seem lost at home.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
The father of former One Direction star Liam Payne arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his son's body to England.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"Game of Thrones" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million, including #1.49 million for the famed Iron Throne.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
