Rackspace Technology is reducing its global workforce by about 15 percent. This move is part of a major business transformation focusing on enterprise artificial intelligence. The company's Executive Committee approved the decision on June 10... — read more
John Soules Foods Contract Change Threatens Tyler Jobs
John Soules Foods will terminate a sanitation contract. This affects its facility in Tyler. Fortrex currently provides these services there. Dozens of workers face potential job loss. The changes are expected by late June. Tyler, Texas ... — read more
Texas Layoffs Rise; Workers Learn WARN Act Rights
Over 145 WARN Act filings have occurred in Texas this year. These filings impact tens of thousands of Texans. The WARN Act protects workers during mass layoffs. It requires employers to provide advance notice. Workers should understand their rights... — read more
Texas layoffs near 30,000 in first half of 2026
https://www.chron.com/texas/article/texas-layoffs-2026-jobs-22309917.php
Neiman Marcus closure cuts 67 jobs
https://www.chron.com/business/article/dallas-neiman-marcus-layoffs-22308386.php
Austin tied to latest tech cuts
https://www.statesman.com/business/technology/article/tech-layoffs-2026-22295959.php
EPISD to Lay Off 250 Employees
El Paso Independent School District notified the state of upcoming job cuts. Approximately 250 employees will be affected by these reductions. The district expects these layoffs to occur by June 19. Fiscal challenges and declining student enrollment... — read more
El Paso ISD Begins Staff Reductions for Budget
EPISD began its planned staff reductions. Sixty-three employees were notified of job cuts on June 11. The cuts address a $52.8 million budget gap. An additional $42 million deficit looms for the district. Employees were advised against signing... — read more
Dell's Severance Costs Rise, Hinting at Further Job Cuts
Dell's recent SEC filing indicates potential future workforce reductions. The company reported $227 million in severance expenses over 13 weeks. This amount marks a 75% increase from the prior year. Dell also reserved an additional $242 million for... — read more
Clear Lake Hotel Staff Laid Off for Rebrand
The Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake hotel plans employee layoffs. Remington Lodging and Hospitality LLC manages this hotel. All 65 employees will be dismissed on July 31. The hotel will temporarily close for renovations. It will reopen as a... — read more
BSA Health System, Bell Helicopter Reduce Amarillo Workforce
BSA Health System and Bell Helicopter confirmed recent layoffs. Approximately 29 BSA staff members were affected in Amarillo. Bell Helicopter laid off about 30 employees in Amarillo. Rising costs and market realities were cited as reasons. Some Bell... — read more
El Paso School District Cuts Jobs; Aid Available
Workforce Solutions Borderplex is offering job assistance. This help is for educators at El Paso ISD. These educators are facing upcoming layoffs. The organization provides support for those affected. This initiative aims to help them find new... — read more
El Paso School District Cuts 94 Jobs Amid Financial Crisis
EPISD declared a financial exigency. This decision followed a four-hour meeting and a 5-1 vote. The declaration allows for cutting 54 teaching positions. Forty contract positions are also being cut. These measures aim to address the district's... — read more
RNDC Announces Significant Workforce Reductions
Republic National Distributing Company is laying off 689 workers in Grand Prairie. This information comes from a WARN Act listing. The company recently sold 11 locations to Reyes Beverage Group. Reyes Beverage Group hired over 5,200 former Republic... — read more
Packaging Industry Faces May Closures and Layoffs
Plastics packaging companies announced several closures and layoffs in May. Amcor Rigid Packaging will lay off 56 employees in Fort Worth, Texas. Hilex Poly plans to close its Richmond, Virginia, plant, affecting 118 workers. Origin Materials is... — read more
Toshiba International Corporation Cuts 67 Houston Jobs
Toshiba International Corporation is laying off 67 workers. These layoffs will occur at its Houston, Texas facility. The changes are effective this September. The company cited a plant closure as the reason. The specific plant closing was not... — read more
Bell Textron Amarillo Cuts Jobs
Bell Textron Inc. announced layoffs at its Amarillo facility. Approximately 30 employees were affected by this reduction in force. Company officials stated these actions align the business with market realities. They described the staffing decisions... — read more
El Paso ISD Faces Deep Job Cuts, Financial Crisis
El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) plans significant workforce reductions. Its Board of Trustees will vote on declaring financial exigency. The plan proposes cutting 410 positions, including teachers and staff. EPISD faces a $52.8 million... — read more
Tribune Workers Approve Initial Labor Pact
The Texas Tribune's unionized employees approved their first labor agreement. This deal was finalized after two years of discussions. It guarantees pay increases for all staff and sets minimum salaries. Rules for artificial intelligence use are also... — read more
7-Eleven Reorganizes, Postpones IPO, Cuts Jobs
7-Eleven has undergone significant operational changes in early 2026. The company delayed its initial public offering, pushing it to 2027 at the earliest. A company-wide reorganization led to several leaders losing their roles. Despite these... — read more
El Paso ISD Confronts Major Budget Deficit, Layoffs Possible
The El Paso Independent School District revealed a $52 million budget shortfall. A public school consultant recommends declaring a financial emergency. This crisis could impact both students and staff, including potential layoffs. Declining... — read more
Pasadena ISD Eyes School Closures Amid Enrollment Drop
Pasadena ISD is considering school consolidations and campus closures. This decision stems from declining student enrollment and financial pressures. The district is reviewing staffing ratios and facility utilization. Staffing reductions will be... — read more
Crystal City ISD Reduces Workforce Over Money Problems
Crystal City ISD is laying off 72 employees. This cut affects about one-quarter of the district's staff. The district faces a severe financial crisis. It has spent beyond its means for several years. The Texas Education Agency approved a financial... — read more
GM Cuts IT Jobs, Citing AI's Role
General Motors recently laid off 500 to 600 employees. These job cuts primarily affected information technology roles. Affected employees were largely located in Austin, Texas, and Warren, Michigan. Artificial intelligence played a role in the... — read more
Southwest Airlines Reduces 75 Roles in Efficiency Push
Southwest Airlines confirmed layoffs impacting approximately 75 employees. This action is part of an operational restructuring to improve efficiency. Displaced employees will have the opportunity to interview for new and current open roles. These... — read more
Oracle Rejects Employee Severance Negotiations After Mass Layoffs
Oracle laid off an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 employees on March 31. The company offered a severance package including four weeks' pay plus one week per additional year, capped at 26 weeks. Unvested restricted stock units were forfeited upon... — read more
DeepL Cuts 25% of Staff Due to AI Shift
DeepL announced plans to cut approximately 25% of its workforce. This reduction affects about 250 employees. CEO Jarek Kutylowski cited a massive structural shift from artificial intelligence. The Cologne-based company develops AI translation tools... — read more
Baylor University Initiates Layoffs After Budget Cuts
Baylor University has begun staff layoffs following a February announcement. The university plans to implement $35 million in budget cuts over two years. At least 40 employees have received pink slips, including eight in the College of Arts and... — read more
Alamo Region Sees Over 1,200 Job Cuts
The Alamo region experienced significant job losses. Over 1,200 layoffs occurred through April. This number nearly matches last year's total. The region is seeing a rapid increase in job cuts. This trend indicates a challenging economic period. San... — read more
UNT Approves 40 Faculty Buyouts to Cut Costs
The University of North Texas approved buyouts for 40 faculty members. This action aims to save up to $4.7 million. The university faces a projected $45 million budget shortfall. Declining international student enrollment and reduced state funding... — read more
Spirit Airlines Reduces Staff Amid Financial Strain
Spirit Airlines announced hundreds of layoffs. These job cuts affect Texas airports. Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston airports are impacted. The airline faces rising fuel costs. Financial strain contributed to the decision. Texas ... — read more
Topgolf Cuts Hundreds of Jobs After Ownership Change
Topgolf recently laid off hundreds of employees across its U.S. venues. These cuts impacted roles in sales, hospitality, operations, events, and customer experience. The layoffs occurred months after private equity firm Leonard Green acquired... — read more
AI Drives El Paso Layoffs; Oscars Prioritize Human Work
AI and automation are leading to job reductions in El Paso. HGS Solutions recently laid off 92 workers at its El Paso facility. These job cuts mainly impact customer service and back office positions. El Paso ... — read more
Texas Job Growth Reverses February Losses
Texas added nearly 47,000 nonfarm jobs in March. This marked a reversal from February's job losses. Mining, logging, and professional services saw notable gains. The state's unemployment rate decreased to 4.1%. This trend mirrored national job market... — read more
National Safety Apparel Closes San Antonio Factory, 68 Laid Off
National Safety Apparel is closing its San Antonio Eastside plant. The Ohio-based clothing manufacturer will lay off 68 workers. The facility is scheduled to shut down on June 30. State officials received notice from the company on April 23. Affected... — read more
7-Eleven Initiates Organizational Streamlining, Job Departures Surface
7-Eleven is implementing a cost-focused transformation. The company aims to streamline its organization. This process has led to difficult decisions and staff changes. Many employees have posted about their departures on LinkedIn. The goal is a... — read more
Republic National Distributing Cuts Texas Jobs Before Sale
Republic National Distributing Co. is laying off 1,903 employees in Texas. These layoffs are occurring across multiple offices, including Schertz, Austin, and Grand Prairie. The company sent a WARN letter to the Texas labor agency. This action... — read more
Houston Contractor May Lay Off 50 Workers
An unnamed USPS contractor in Houston faces potential job cuts. Approximately 50 local positions could be eliminated. These potential layoffs are expected in the Houston area. The decision follows recent rule changes by USPS. These changes affect... — read more
FreshRealm Declares Bankruptcy, Cuts Over 1,000 Jobs
FreshRealm, a Blue Apron supplier, filed for bankruptcy this week. The company is laying off over 1,000 employees nationwide. This follows listeria-related product recalls last year. Walmart ended its customer relationship after the outbreak... — read more
Ysleta ISD Considers Layoffs Amid Enrollment Drop, Tax Vote
Ysleta Independent School District faces a significant budget deficit. Superintendent Xavier De La Torre is considering future layoffs for 2027. This possibility stems from declining student enrollment and state funding losses. The district hopes a... — read more