Austin-based game developers are actively pursuing a union contract following recent layoffs at Microsoft's Xbox division. Workers at Bethesda Game Studios, now part of Microsoft, unionized earlier this year due to concerns about company changes and... — read more 

E.W. Scripps Company has implemented widespread layoffs across its television stations to transition to a 24-hour AI-powered streaming model. This shift has resulted in a noticeable change in local newscasts, with reduced on-air talent and increased... — read more 

Over 300 employees at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will lose their jobs. This layoff is due to a contract change. SP Plus lost its airport contract to LAZ Parking Texas LLC. The affected workers are from rental car services, parking, and... — read more 

Oracle is initiating another round of layoffs, with some departments facing significant cuts. This move follows substantial investments in AI infrastructure and a previous reduction of 21,000 employees. The company is seeking to complete these... — read more 

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Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has indicated that upcoming budget decisions may lead to layoffs for city employees. The city is facing a changing financial environment and cannot rely on predictable revenue growth. Tolbert stated that no... — read more 

A new wave of job reductions is impacting North Texas. Essendant will close its Irving facility, resulting in 136 layoffs. BioTouch is also cutting 59 positions in Coppell. Additionally, a contract change at DFW Airport has led to employee notices... — read more 

KRIS 6 News experienced significant staff reductions on August 4th, with at least a dozen employees losing their jobs. These layoffs are part of a broader company-wide initiative by E.W. Scripps Co. The parent company confirmed that 268 individuals... — read more 

Despite over 2,600 layoffs in Houston during the first half of 2026, the regional economy is showing resilience. High oil prices are significantly boosting the energy sector, a key driver of local employment. Economists note that Houston's economic... — read more 

Estrella Del Paso has ceased its legal aid program for unaccompanied children. This decision has resulted in the termination of thirteen employees. The organization cited financial reasons for the closure. The program provided crucial legal... — read more 

Two hundred and five former El Paso Independent School District employees are grappling with their futures following recent job reductions. Many of these individuals are educators and support staff who are now seeking new opportunities. The district... — read more 

Rosenberg city leaders are contemplating service reductions and potential layoffs to address a significant budget shortfall. The city faces a $2.3 million deficit, prompting discussions about raising property taxes for the first time in nearly a... — read more 

Showcase Window and Door Co. will permanently shut down its manufacturing plant. This facility is located in Missouri City. The plant shares its address with the company's main office. It also houses the showroom and Houston sales office. The closure... — read more 

Rising fuel costs and global instability are impacting major airlines. Southwest Airlines is considering further job cuts as a potential measure. Meanwhile, American Airlines reported a significant 88% decrease in its quarterly profit. This decline... — read more 

Lee College is proposing significant budget adjustments for fiscal year 2027 due to an anticipated $4 million reduction in state funding. These changes include eliminating 23 vacant positions, which represent $1.6 million in salaries, and cutting a... — read more 

Temco Logistics is ceasing its flatbed delivery services nationwide. This strategic shift will result in the closure of its Dallas facility. Consequently, 71 employees at this location will be laid off. The company aims to focus on its core box truck... — read more 

Southwest Airlines reported second-quarter earnings that surpassed expectations. However, the company is experiencing significant pressure from increased fuel costs. This financial strain is leading to discussions about potential workforce... — read more 

Southwest Airlines is reportedly considering layoffs despite achieving record revenue and earnings growth. The airline cited rising fuel costs and a need for organizational efficiencies as reasons for potential cost-cutting measures. This follows a... — read more 

Samsung Electronics has implemented job reductions across its U.S. consumer electronics divisions, primarily impacting employees in New Jersey and Texas. The company is relocating its U.S. headquarters from New Jersey to Texas, a move that has... — read more 

Topgolf has recently undergone significant changes following its acquisition by private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners. The company's new CEO, David McKillips, implemented a layoff of 300 employees to streamline management layers and reduce... — read more 

International Paper will permanently close its box plant in Carrollton, Texas, by the end of the third quarter. This closure will affect nearly all of the 64 employees at the facility. The company plans to assist affected workers with severance... — read more 

Fifth Third Bank is implementing additional layoffs following its significant acquisition of Comerica. The bank is also vacating Comerica's former downtown headquarters. These actions indicate a strategic restructuring phase for the financial... — read more 

A major cable television provider is implementing significant workforce reductions. This latest round of layoffs will impact 112 employees in Austin. The company is a prominent player in the cable TV industry. Local tech recruiters are being provided... — read more 

Dallas has implemented mandatory furlough days for most city employees as a cost-saving measure to address a $30 million budget shortfall. This plan requires workers to take unpaid leave, impacting public access to services like libraries and City... — read more 

Texas is investigating LinkedIn for allegedly advertising and profiting from fake job listings, referred to as "ghost jobs." Job seekers who paid for premium subscriptions may have been shown listings that were not legitimate opportunities. The... — read more 

Harris County departments are preparing for significant budget reductions as a deficit of up to $287 million looms. This marks the fifth consecutive year the county has faced a budget shortfall. The primary driver of the deficit is increased law... — read more 

Concerns are rising over reported staff layoffs within the Cuero Independent School District. Community members suspect these reductions may be linked to broader financial challenges facing public schools in Texas. The state's new $1 billion school... — read more 

Texas universities are launching new bachelor's and master's degree programs in Artificial Intelligence to equip students for a rapidly evolving job market. These programs often combine AI expertise with traditional disciplines like business and... — read more 

Baker Hughes is closing a Houston facility and laying off 174 employees. The company filed a WARN notice with the Texas Workforce Commission. The exact reason for the closure was not disclosed. A company spokesperson stated that decisions are made to... — read more 

The El Paso Independent School District board has approved a final round of staff layoffs before the new school year. These reductions are a direct response to a significant budget crisis the district is currently facing. The terminations affect... — read more 

id Software, the developer behind the Doom series, has reportedly laid off approximately 50 percent of its staff. These cuts are part of broader layoffs impacting Xbox and its parent company, ZeniMax. Sources indicate over 90 redundancies occurred... — read more 

Reports indicate id Software cut half its staff. This reportedly includes over 90 redundancies at the developer. The QA department was particularly affected by these reductions. These actions are part of Xbox's larger plan to eliminate 3,200 roles... — read more 

HKS has announced staff reductions. Dozens of employees are affected by the layoffs. The firm cites a real estate industry slowdown. Tight lending standards are impacting new projects. Developers face challenges moving forward with... — read more 

Oracle recently laid off thousands of employees nationwide, partly due to artificial intelligence shifts. Central Texas leaders express concern about the future of jobs in Austin's tech sector. U.S. Rep. Greg Casar proposes taxing AI companies to... — read more 

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Daikin Comfort Technologies North America is expanding its workforce. The company aims to fill approximately 400 production positions. These jobs are located at its Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller. Employees will manufacture heating and air... — read more 

JPMorgan Chase is laying off 244 employees at its Plano campus. These cuts represent about 2% of the campus workforce. The affected positions are primarily fraud specialist roles. Layoffs are expected to begin on August 21. This action is due to the... — read more 

iHeartMedia is preparing for a new round of layoffs. The company plans to implement a "faster is better" strategy. This strategy involves structural changes within its Programming organization. Existing positions will be impacted by these changes... — read more 

Temple Mall received a city-mandated temporary closure. This action followed the mall owner's failure to fix fire code violations. Many workers across mall businesses face job loss. Dillard's remains open, having separate safety systems. The owner... — read more 

Dallas-area logistics provider Alan Ritchey Inc. said it will close an Irving transfer center and lay off 232 employees beginning in September, according to a WARN notice filed with state officials. Affected workers include forklift operators... — read more