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Attention job seekers! 30+ employers looking to hire at “Discover Your Future” Fall Job Fair in Pasadena
Read full article: Attention job seekers! 30+ employers looking to hire at “Discover Your Future” Fall Job Fair in PasadenaLooking for a new job? Check out the "Discover Your Future" Fall Job Fair in Pasadena that's open to the public.
Texas named one of the hardest-working states in America - in case you didn’t know 😉
Read full article: Texas named one of the hardest-working states in America - in case you didn’t know 😉A recent study by WalletHub captured the hardworking essence that Texans know all too well by naming it one of the hardest-working states in America.
Children at Texas Children’s Hospital placed on waitlist for speech therapist following layoffs
Read full article: Children at Texas Children’s Hospital placed on waitlist for speech therapist following layoffsSince Texas Children’s Hospital announced it laid off 5% of its workforce, KPRC 2 has learned several of those employees include therapists.
Physician assistant offered job at Texas Children’s Hospital, was told there was a hiring freeze after relocating
Read full article: Physician assistant offered job at Texas Children’s Hospital, was told there was a hiring freeze after relocatingImagine getting your dream job and then moving across the country, only to be told that the job is no longer there. That's why one woman from California is taking legal action.
Lawsuit filed against 3 popular north Houston-area restaurants accused of illegally spending workers’ tips
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against 3 popular north Houston-area restaurants accused of illegally spending workers’ tipsA lawsuit has been filed against three popular north Houston-area restaurants that are accused of illegally spending a portion of employees’ tips for business expenses, including condiments and takeout packaging.
Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic anger
Read full article: Trump's debate references to 'Black jobs' and 'Hispanic jobs' stir Democratic angerDonald Trump's warning during his debate with Joe Biden that immigrants are taking “Black jobs" and “Hispanic jobs” prompted outrage from Democrats and Black leaders who found the language vague and racially discriminatory.
Houston area business owner teaching young adults how to build a career in commercial real estate
Read full article: Houston area business owner teaching young adults how to build a career in commercial real estateAs living costs rise, young adults are seeking lucrative career paths. Ed Ryland, CEO of ARVO Realty Advisors, is mentoring the next generation in commercial real estate—a challenging yet rewarding field. Learn how his program offers internships, jobs, and mentorship to help you succeed.
Be part of Houston PD by attending its 3rd annual hiring expo at Discovery Green!
Read full article: Be part of Houston PD by attending its 3rd annual hiring expo at Discovery Green!This Saturday, the Houston Police Department will be hosting its third annual hiring expo! Whether you're looking to become an officer or just a part of the department, there's an opportunity for you to help make a difference.
Lifeguards needed in Houston, $500 incentive offered; here’s how to apply 🛟
Read full article: Lifeguards needed in Houston, $500 incentive offered; here’s how to apply 🛟Do you know anyone looking for a summer job? How about being a lifeguard? The City of Houston is offering $500 incentives for those who work throughout the summer.
LIST: Looking for a job? Houston Area Job Fairs Happening in April and May
Read full article: LIST: Looking for a job? Houston Area Job Fairs Happening in April and MayAre you looking for a job this summer? We’ve compiled a list of various companies that are hosting job fairs throughout the Houston area from April through May.
Fake jobs: Red flags, how to spot the differences when looking for work
Read full article: Fake jobs: Red flags, how to spot the differences when looking for workLinkedIn reports 50 percent of workers will actively look for a new job this year and most of those people will search online to find one. But beware, as job scams are a growing problem.
Need a gig? Apply for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s seasonal positions
Read full article: Need a gig? Apply for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s seasonal positionsThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, along with RCS (carnival), Allied Universal, Andy Frain Services, ASM Global and Aramark are hosting a job fair for seasonal positions during the 2024 rodeo. Part-time positions include concessions cashiers, bartenders, waitstaff, event staff, carnival ride and game attendants, and security.
5 reasons why people with disabilities are great hires for holiday work, and beyond
Read full article: 5 reasons why people with disabilities are great hires for holiday work, and beyondEach year retail stores hire more workers than usual to make sure they can accommodate all the extra people and demand for goods, although one group that can overlooked is those with disabilities.
Amazon hiring more than 5,100 employees in the Houston area for the holidays
Read full article: Amazon hiring more than 5,100 employees in the Houston area for the holidaysAmazon announced Tuesday that it is hiring 250,000 employees throughout the United States in full-time, seasonal, and part-time roles and more than 28,000 of those will be in Texas. That number includes more than 5,100 employees who will be hired in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Montgomery counties.
Six-figure salary and no college degree needed; This is the job that could be your next career change
Read full article: Six-figure salary and no college degree needed; This is the job that could be your next career changeAre you looking for a new and exciting career? If so, there’s a nationwide shortage of court reporters and they’re needed now more than ever.
Scam alert: Alief woman thought she landed a new job but instead had her identity stolen
Read full article: Scam alert: Alief woman thought she landed a new job but instead had her identity stolenIf you’re on the hunt for a new job, beware of scammers who the Better Business Bureau says are getting more sophisticated and putting new twists on traditional job scams.
Here’s how to become an air traffic controller, help meet demand for shortage
Read full article: Here’s how to become an air traffic controller, help meet demand for shortageThe average annual salary for a controller in 2021 was $129,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and controllers also get to have top-notch benefits working for the government.
UK telecom company BT plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs, replace some with AI
Read full article: UK telecom company BT plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs, replace some with AIU.K. telecom company BT Group plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade and replace some of them with artificial intelligence.
5 tips to negotiating salary for first job out of college
Read full article: 5 tips to negotiating salary for first job out of collegeWhile many graduates to obtain employment right after college, one expert said there are certain negotiating tactics that can be used to maximize the salary of their first job.
Love sports? Looking for an opportunity for extra cash? Texas Sports Productions is hiring
Read full article: Love sports? Looking for an opportunity for extra cash? Texas Sports Productions is hiringTexas Sports Productions posted on Facebook that it’s hiring team members to help cover high school sports in Houston.
New initiative unveiled for aspiring mechanics to help with industry-wide shortage
Read full article: New initiative unveiled for aspiring mechanics to help with industry-wide shortageThe effort hopes to help low-income students obtain a two-year certification program in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois and Texas.
United Airlines hosts signing ceremony officially debuting in-house apprenticeship program
Read full article: United Airlines hosts signing ceremony officially debuting in-house apprenticeship programHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner will join United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Tuesday at the signing ceremony officially debuting Calibrate, the airlines in-house apprenticeship program, and grand opening of its Technical Operations Recruitment Center at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $31.6M investment in job expansion, workers
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $31.6M investment in job expansion, workersHarris County Judge Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined local leaders Tuesday morning to announce that $31.6 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help expand the county’s workforce training efforts, according to the county judge.
Houston has 10th largest educational wage gap in U.S., report Says
Read full article: Houston has 10th largest educational wage gap in U.S., report SaysEarning potential is something most college and high school students think about, with many asking themselves, ‘Is what I’m doing now going to help prepare me for the future?’
Help Wanted: American ironworkers recruiting next generation
Read full article: Help Wanted: American ironworkers recruiting next generationIt's one of dozens of union locals that has launched a recruiting blitz to bring in "unrepresented" journeymen and offer paid apprenticeships to the potential next generation of skilled welders.
What is ‘quiet quitting?’ ‘Quiet firing?’ How workers and employers can address burnout in the workplace
Read full article: What is ‘quiet quitting?’ ‘Quiet firing?’ How workers and employers can address burnout in the workplaceYou don't have to go far to find workers who are burned out, fed up and looking for a new job.
Boeing partners with UH Clear Lake to hire students
Read full article: Boeing partners with UH Clear Lake to hire studentsUniversity of Houston-Clear Lake is one of only four universities in the country selected by aircraft manufacturer Boeing to participate in design and engineering projects. The university and multinational company signed a contract enabling Boeing to offer engineering students entry-level employment experience and internships that support multiple projects.
Houston ISD offering new accelerated diploma program for students
Read full article: Houston ISD offering new accelerated diploma program for studentsHouston Independent School District, in partnership with Eight Million Stories, Inc., announced Wednesday that it will be offering a new education option called HISD REAL.
Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! District F to hold career fair with major employers in Alief on Saturday
Read full article: Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! District F to hold career fair with major employers in Alief on SaturdayCouncil Member Tiffany D. Thomas will host her 2nd Annual District F Career Fair this Saturday, with more than 75 participating employers and resource groups scheduled to attend.
Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, HPD dealing with staffing shortages, recruitment and retention issues
Read full article: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, HPD dealing with staffing shortages, recruitment and retention issuesLaw enforcement agencies across the state are dealing with staffing shortages, retention and recruitment.
This major city is producing more garbage, but there are fewer sanitation workers to do the job
Read full article: This major city is producing more garbage, but there are fewer sanitation workers to do the jobAs communities continue to grow, so does the amount of garbage. But cities and companies are struggling to keep workers willing to do these "dirty" jobs.
More than 200 people sought to staff Stafford restaurant slated to open in June
Read full article: More than 200 people sought to staff Stafford restaurant slated to open in JuneLazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is opening a location in Stafford, and the company said on Monday that it is planning to hire more than 200 people to staff its new restaurant there.
Last-minute April Fool’s Day pranks you can pull on your kids that are simple and safe
Read full article: Last-minute April Fool’s Day pranks you can pull on your kids that are simple and safeWatch as Stacey and Lauren Kelly demonstrate a few last-minute ways to prank the kids, that are simple, safe, and not scary.
Need some extra cash? Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo hosting job fair for seasonal positions
Read full article: Need some extra cash? Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo hosting job fair for seasonal positionsWhat’s better than actually going to the rodeo? Working the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!
Harris County adopts new ‘Fair Chance’ policy, no longer asking about criminal histories on county job applications
Read full article: Harris County adopts new ‘Fair Chance’ policy, no longer asking about criminal histories on county job applicationsHarris County Commissioners adopted a plan Tuesday from Harris Attorney Christian Menefee to remove barriers for job candidates with criminal histories who apply for positions with the county.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee discusses policy to remove barriers for job candidates with criminal histories
Read full article: Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee discusses policy to remove barriers for job candidates with criminal historiesHarris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee hosted a news conference Tuesday morning announcing the upcoming Harris County Fair Chance Policy.
Now hiring: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office recruiting for several positions, including deputies, dispatchers
Read full article: Now hiring: Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office recruiting for several positions, including deputies, dispatchersKnow someone who needs a job? The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office will hold a hiring event for multiple officer positions this Friday and Saturday.
Goodwill Houston serves veterans through the power of work
Read full article: Goodwill Houston serves veterans through the power of workVeterans sometimes face challenges when returning home after military service. At Goodwill, they believe finding a good job shouldn’t be one of them. U.S. Army veteran Pedro Castillo was joined by Goodwill Houston’s VP of Fund Development and Community Relations Barbie Parker to share Pedro’s story.
Searching for work? Check out these job fairs
Read full article: Searching for work? Check out these job fairsAs the holidays approach, not only can we all use the extra cash, but many companies create available positions, either seasonal or permanent. Here are some upcoming job fair from local employers with immediate positions to fill.
The non-profit giving Houstonians a second chance through the power of work
Read full article: The non-profit giving Houstonians a second chance through the power of workDid you know whether you’re shopping or dropping off donations at Goodwill Houston, you’re helping to give many Houstonians a second chance?
Looking for a job? Kroger to hire hundreds in Houston ahead of holiday season
Read full article: Looking for a job? Kroger to hire hundreds in Houston ahead of holiday seasonKroger is looking to add on 500 new associates throughout the Houston area ahead of the holiday season. Here's how to register for the event:
Have what it takes to become a Texas state park police officer? What you need to know before you apply
Read full article: Have what it takes to become a Texas state park police officer? What you need to know before you applyApplications are opening soon for those interested in becoming a Texas State Park Police Officer with Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Looking for a job with perks in the Houston area? These companies are offering incentives, sign-on bonuses upon hire
Read full article: Looking for a job with perks in the Houston area? These companies are offering incentives, sign-on bonuses upon hireIf you or someone you know is looking for a job, tons of Houston-area restaurants, retail, and grocery stores are looking to hire workers as soon as possible and companies are offering incentives, such as signing bonuses, to attract them.
Largest Innovation Maker Hub in Texas Launches in East End Houston
Read full article: Largest Innovation Maker Hub in Texas Launches in East End HoustonEast End Houston is getting a new innovation manufacturing center that is expected to create 1,000 new companies within the next five years in the Houston area.
Jobless claims drop to lowest level since pandemic started last year
Read full article: Jobless claims drop to lowest level since pandemic started last yearThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Are you looking for a new job? This book could give you tools to get back into the workforce
Read full article: Are you looking for a new job? This book could give you tools to get back into the workforceFor over 35 years, Ken Lindner has guided individuals in a very diverse pool of job categories and professional fields.
Mayor Turner joins community leaders to highlight American Jobs Plans impact in Houston
Read full article: Mayor Turner joins community leaders to highlight American Jobs Plans impact in HoustonMayor Sylvester Turner joined Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and other community leaders during a news conference Thursday afternoon that highlighted the direct impact the American Jobs Plan will have on the city of Houston.
March hiring accelerated to 916K, yet many jobs remain lost
Read full article: March hiring accelerated to 916K, yet many jobs remain lostAmerica’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 as vaccinations accelerate, stimulus checks flow through the economy and businesses increasingly reopen.
US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemic
Read full article: US jobless claims fall to 684,000, fewest since pandemicThe number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims fell from 781,000 the week before. All told, the number of applicants fell below 1 million for the first time since the pandemic. AdNationally, though, the number of recipients in an extended federal jobless benefits program jumped by 730,000 to 5.5 million. Historically, the weekly unemployment claims figure has been considered an accurate reflection of the pace of layoffs.
These are the Houston businesses and industries hiring right now
Read full article: These are the Houston businesses and industries hiring right nowHouston – Good news for Texans: As our economy improves, more companies are hiring again. In April 2020, as businesses shut down, the percentage of unemployed Texans shot up to 14.3%. If you are part of the 8% looking for work, these are the industries and businesses hiring right now:Healthcare and social assistanceHealthcare and medical workers are not only essential, they are in demand. These agencies are usually paid by the businesses who need the employees. AdOn Brookwoods site right now, there are just five jobs listed, but Milks says there are more.
Why your 50s might be the best time to start a new career
Read full article: Why your 50s might be the best time to start a new careerThis is especially true for women of a certain age, as they move into their 50s and beyond. Once a high-powered energy trader, a layoff forced her to start her “second act.”“I think reinvention sometimes comes later because we are forced into it,” she said. “As companies start to reorganize, it just so happens the ones that are a little older get sent out. From the boardroom to the cattle farmA big life change can be scary, but sometimes just seeing other people do it is motivation. Teacher, trainer starts a career in roofingFormer teacher Angela Susan brought her career to a much “higher” level as she entered her 50s as a roofer.
Here’s how Houston ranks in 2021’s list of best places to find a job
Read full article: Here’s how Houston ranks in 2021’s list of best places to find a jobHOUSTON – If you’re still employed during the pandemic, consider yourself lucky, or even blessed. To determine the strongest local job markets in the U.S., WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 32 key metrics. The data set ranges from job opportunities to employment growth to monthly average starting salary. When it comes to finding work in Houston, the Bayou City ranked as follows (1=Best; 91=Avg.) :130th – Job Opportunities56th – Employment Growth126th – Unemployment Rate75th – Industry Variety12th – Monthly Average Starting Salary125th – % of Workforce Living in Poverty94th – Median Annual Income*69th – Housing Affordability173rd – Avg.
What you need to know about freelance gigs
Read full article: What you need to know about freelance gigsA Betterment survey shared that one in three gig workers have no retirement savings, and according to the Freelancers Union and Upwork, 30 % of them are baby boomers. If you’re nontraditional, we’ll share the long-term downsides and what you could potentially do to save yourself. If you’re nontraditional, you’re accountable for paying 100% of your social security and Medicare taxes through self-employment tax, while employers pay a portion of those. You will need three to six months’ worth of expenses, including rent, in savings to be safe. And if you need more money, you will need to find more work.
Hungry and homeless Texans are waiting anxiously for Congress to act. The day after Christmas, pandemic jobless aid expires.
Read full article: Hungry and homeless Texans are waiting anxiously for Congress to act. The day after Christmas, pandemic jobless aid expires.After a financially devastating year, out-of-work Texans were dealt another blow this week when a congressional coronavirus relief package’s fate became uncertain after President Donald Trump threatened to veto it. Trump suggested Tuesday that he will veto the relief legislation Congress overwhelmingly passed, telling lawmakers to send Americans stimulus payments of up to $2,000 instead of the $600 outlined in the bill. The state still has $2 billion in unspent relief money from previous federal legislation. “I feel like I’m not going to see any relief.”Still, Johnson has followed the daily developments in the coronavirus relief negotiations going on in Washington. In August, the agency notified Makintubee, who lost his job in coffee sales and delivery in March, that he owed $7,800 to the state for what it said was overpayment of unemployment aid.
A resume that resonates: Beat the Robot Applicant Tracking System
Read full article: A resume that resonates: Beat the Robot Applicant Tracking SystemIt may not be that you weren’t qualified, but that your resume wasn’t qualified, according to the applicant tracking system, or ATS. The first person to read your resume … isn’t a person at all! An applicant tracking system, or ATS, is software that weeds out job candidates that either don’t fit the description or had an unreadable resume. Forty-three percent of resumes are sent as an incompatible file type, and not every ATS can read PDF. If you want to check to see if your resume is readable to an ATS, go to www.topresume.com/resume-review for a free analysis.
Amazon to open fulfillment center in Missouri City, creating more than 500 full-time jobs
Read full article: Amazon to open fulfillment center in Missouri City, creating more than 500 full-time jobsMISSOURI CITY, Texas – Amazon announced Monday that it will open a 1-million-square-foot fulfillment center in Missouri City next year, creating more than 500 full-time jobs in the Houston area. “Missouri City and Amazon are alike when it comes to success, diversity, customer service and community,” said Missouri City Mayor Yolanda Ford. “We’re excited to be expanding our network of operations in Missouri City,” said Alicia Boler Davis, Amazon’s vice president of global customer fulfillment. “We are grateful for the strong support we’ve received from local and state leaders as we broaden our footprint throughout Texas. Every day at Amazon, incredible employees come together to deliver magical experiences for customers and we look forward to creating over 500 jobs for the local community, with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.”
Texas’ unemployment system is confusing and frustrating. Here’s how to navigate it.
Read full article: Texas’ unemployment system is confusing and frustrating. Here’s how to navigate it.Regular unemployment benefits:This traditional unemployment program provides assistance for up to 26 weeks per year. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA):If you apply for unemployment and the workforce commission finds that you do not qualify for regular benefits, the agency should automatically consider you for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and enroll you if you are found eligible. Here, under the claim information section, you will see your claim type listed as: Regular Unemployment Benefits, Disaster Unemployment Benefits (for now, this is the same as Pandemic Unemployment Assistance), or Temporary Unemployment Benefits (extensions). If you have exhausted your Pandemic Unemployment Assistance benefits and have not recently been on regular unemployment, you don’t qualify for any kind of extension. Unless Congress takes action to extend the pandemic unemployment benefits in the CARES Act, two programs will expire after Dec. 26: Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, or PUA, and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, or PEUC.
ConocoPhillips expects to lay off at least 500 employees early next year
Read full article: ConocoPhillips expects to lay off at least 500 employees early next yearHOUSTON – At least 500 ConocoPhillips employees could be laid off early next year. John Roper, spokesman for the Houston-based company, said severance notifications could begin as early as Feb. 1, but the exact number of employees is still being evaluated. “We have been transparent with employees that targeted workforce reductions in certain areas of our business may be necessary from time-to-time to align organizational capacity with expected future activity levels,” Roper said. “In light of this and in anticipation of our acquisition of Concho Resources, which is set to close in the first quarter of 2021, ConocoPhillips is taking actions to align our business to remain competitive.”Roper said the affected employees will be given a 60-day notice, severance and outplacement assistance.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise moving its headquarters from California to Houston area
Read full article: Hewlett Packard Enterprise moving its headquarters from California to Houston areaHOUSTON – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that Hewlett Packard Enterprise is moving its headquarters from San Jose, California, to Spring, Texas. “Hewlett Packard Enterprise joins more than 50 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in the Lone Star State, including 22 in the Houston area alone. The city’s efforts to bolster Houston’s position as a leading digital tech hub and global headquarters city are paying off. “Houston has long been a hub for global innovation and offers leading tech companies a deep bench of digital and corporate talent to drive success.
Houston Newsmakers: What happened to the accuracy of pre-election polls?
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: What happened to the accuracy of pre-election polls?Election stress? “Election stress is something that existed even hundreds of years ago because people get fixated to the election,” he said. Free Job Training through Houston Community CollegeThe pandemic has been tough on thousands of people in our community and across the country. Thousands of jobs have been lost in our community and that’s what makes the free job training offerings from Houston Community College even more special. Houston Community College in partnership with Capital IDEA Houston is offering a free four week training to help students land jobs as computer support specialists.
Police: Actor Eddie Hassell, 30, killed in Texas shooting
Read full article: Police: Actor Eddie Hassell, 30, killed in Texas shootingThe shooting happened early Sunday in the Dallas suburb of Grand Prairie. Police said in a statement that officers responded to a report of a shooting and found Hassell suffering from gunshot wounds. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File)GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – The actor Eddie Hassell, known for his roles in the NBC show “Surface” and the 2010 film “The Kids Are All Right,” has died after a shooting in Texas, police said. Grand Prairie police said in a statement that officers responded to a report of a shooting and found Hassell suffering from gunshot wounds. Grand Prairie police said the motive remained under investigation, but that a car had been taken from the scene of the shooting.
Tips to make your LinkedIn profile stand out and ace your Zoom interview
Read full article: Tips to make your LinkedIn profile stand out and ace your Zoom interviewHOUSTON – Unemployed, and seeking a way to stand out on LinkedIn and present your best self when participating in virtual interviews? LinkedIn, Now Stand Out! So, make sure your interview set up is in a part of the home that has the strongest internet connection, and test it before your interview. Deborrah Ashley, The LinkedIn Blackbelt, of Thrivoo is a marketing expert who helps individuals and experts stand out on LinkedIn. In the video below Ashley offers strategies to help you stand out online and optimize your job search in just 40 minutes!
Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recession
Read full article: Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recessionSign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The Texas unemployment rate rose to 8.3% in September, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday, a sharp increase from the August unemployment rate of 6.8%. The announcement also shows that a lot of Texans are jobless seven months into the pandemic despite widespread business reopenings across the state. “What we saw with companies like the airlines and others is happening throughout the economy,” Rodriguez told The Texas Tribune. A spokesman for the workforce commission said next week’s release from the labor department will also show Texas' unemployment rate in September was 8.3%.
You can earn $1,000 by binge-watching horror movies this Halloween
Read full article: You can earn $1,000 by binge-watching horror movies this HalloweenIf you’re already doing it anyway, you might as well get paid. Cable TV and High Speed Internet are looking for one super fan to binge-watch horror movies on Halloween night for $1,000. We’re teaming up with @TeamHSI to pay one horror movie enthusiast $1000 to watch a 24 hour marathon of the scariest movies. https://t.co/diApIdzrPb pic.twitter.com/HDHucpU5Zx — CableTV.com (@CableTV) October 2, 2020The selected candidate is required to stream horror films of their choice for 24 hours and live-tweet throughout the movie marathon. To get through the night, the candidate will receive Halloween candy and a $50 Starbucks gift card for caffeinated beverages.