North Texas TSA agent: "I just don’t know how the government can get away with not paying us"
While some union colleagues rallied outside Terminal D at DFW Airport on Wednesday, hundreds of TSA agents kept doing their jobs inside. For traveling passengers, it was just a usual afternoon flying. But for those unpaid agents, it was the 26th st.....»»
How one DFW-based real estate firm doubled its size to 10,500 agents in a single year
Dallas-based United Real Estate Group grew its agent count dramatically in 2020, doubling in size to more than 10,500 agents, with much of that growth in North Texas. CEO Dan Duffy shares how — and why......»»
North Texas colleges just landed over $132 million in CARES Act stimulus. Will they need more?
The federal government's push to stymie the economic fallout from the coronavirus has directed more than $130 million in stimulus to colleges and universities in Dallas-Fort Worth......»»
SMU awarded $18M by U.S. Department of Defense
Welcome to another edition of DFW Defense, where we scour U.S. Department of Defense contracts to see what companies and organizations with North Texas ties are getting money from the government. Last month, the government awarded money to local defen.....»»
Salary Tracker 2019: Find the highest-paid public employees in your area
In terms of annual salary, the highest-earning local government in employees in North Texas make between $267,000 and $426,000 per year. The highest-paid city and county government employees are often city managers, with 14 of the top 25 highest-pa.....»»
Trump trade-war aid sows frustration in farm country
The U.S. government is paying Texas cotton farmer J. Walt Hagood $145 an acre for losses related to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade policies. But Minnesota soybean farmer Betsy Jensen will get just $35 an acre......»»
NC taxpayers get little bang for their buck
Do taxpayers get what they're paying for? It depends on the state in which they live, according to personal finance website WalletHub, which analyzed public and government records to rank the states for taxpayer return on investment. And North Carolina.....»»
North Carolina taxpayers get little bang for their buck
Do taxpayers get what they're paying for? It depends on the state in which they live, according to personal finance website WalletHub, which analyzed public and government records to rank the states for taxpayer return on investment. And North Caroli.....»»
Who wants Amazon the most? The Business Journals asked, and here"s how Dallas responded
Call us cocky or call us confident, but the residents of Dallas-Fort Worth are darn near certain that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos would be wise to plant his HQ2 project and its 50,000 high-paying jobs right here in North Texas. Somewhat surprisingly, 68.....»»
Chicago insurance agent pleads guilty of not paying $1.1M in taxes
A Chicago insurance agent has pleaded guilty to not paying $1.1 million in federal and state income taxes. The government alleged that John Ocwieja, 49, of Chicago, made more than $4.7 million in income from 2006 to 2016 but failed to pay income t.....»»
How the federal government impacted North Texas" manufacturing in 2018
The federal government had a significant impact on North Texas’ manufacturing industry this year, with tariffs, environmental initiatives and the economy making a mark on local companies......»»
Hay shortage has North Texas stables and buyers paying up
There are a million things to do to keep a ranch up and running, and one of the most basic tasks has Rosie Aschenbrenner stressed. "It seems like that's all I worry about every week," she said. She owns Healers 4 Heroes in Plano, which offe.....»»
Home starts in Dallas-Fort Worth soar 45%, closings flat
North Texas homebuilders were busy with starts in the first three months of the year, but closings lagged behind. Read on for the latest conditions in the new build market and check out our ranking of the largest North Texas builders......»»
The California-to-Texas migration pattern still holds, with DFW luring its share
What states are bringing us the most new Texans? Get the new numbers in this article. At the end of this report, check out a list of the fastest-growing counties in North Texas......»»
Canadian pizza chain to open first 2 US locations in North Texas
The company announced this week its first two U.S. locations will be in Dallas-Fort Worth......»»
Walmart, Wing to expand drone delivery in North Texas
Operating hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and the new delivery service will be available to anyone within four miles of either store, including customers in neighboring cities......»»
Donatos Pizza"s push into North Texas could start in Flower Mound
News on Donatos entering the Dallas-Fort Worth market broke in March after the chain announced its plans to potentially open more than 50 locations across the Metroplex......»»
As Tim Hortons pushes into DFW, first Tarrant Co. location in works
Tim Hortons is a big deal in its home country of Canada — it has about four times more locations up there than Starbucks does. Its push into North Texas is garnering lots of attention. Learn more about its site selection strategy in this story......»»
Cities With the Most Physically Demanding Jobs
We tend to associate some professions with certain areas. For example, software engineers in Silicon Valley, and oilfield workers or technicians in Texas or North Dako.....»»
Not just California: East Coast companies are flocking to Dallas-Fort Worth
At least four companies with former corporate addresses that include New York and Massachusetts have revealed in recent months they’ve made North Texas their new corporate home......»»
Texas food truck chain comes to Raleigh for North Carolina debut
A Texas-based chain of food trucks is coming to Raleigh this summer for its first operation in North Carolina. Abu Omar Halal will serve Mediterranean cuisine at 709 W. Peace St., between Gaston Street and North Boylan Avenue, beginning June 5. Founde.....»»