Pleasanton City Council recently reviewed the city's financial health. Financial advisors warned of a potential downward shift in conditions. The council halted a plan to eliminate 16 city positions. Officials also voted to terminate City Manager... — read more
Laurel Ridge Announces Major Employee Reductions
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center is laying off approximately 648 employees. These layoffs will become effective on June 26. Federal officials cut the facility off from Medicaid and Medicare payments. This action followed findings of multiple safety... — read more
UTA Reduces Workforce by 49 Amid Financial Challenges
The University of Texas at Arlington has laid off 49 employees. These layoffs occurred since June 1, 2025, across 14 departments. Financial strain from federal funding cuts and fewer international students contributed to the decision. A statewide... — read more
DSV Closes Dallas County Facility, Affects 391
DSV is ending its operations at a Dallas County facility. This closure will result in the layoff of 391 workers. Affected roles include forklift drivers, warehouse operators, and supervisors. Employees will be impacted starting April 30 or in early... — read more
Texas State Ends Chartwells Contract, 183 Workers Laid Off
Texas State is changing its campus food provider. Chartwells employees face 183 layoffs. Compass Group USA issued a WARN notice. These layoffs will take effect on May 31. Aramark is the potential new dining service vendor. San Marcos, Texas ... — read more
Fort Worth ISD Considers Layoffs, School Closure
Fort Worth ISD may experience more layoffs. An additional school could also close. This school was established for immigrant children. Its purpose is to help them learn English. Both developments are currently possible. Fort Worth, Texas ... — read more
Texas Panhandle Job Market Grows, Absorbs Layoffs
Workforce Solutions Panhandle reports increasing job opportunities. The Texas Panhandle added nearly 2,700 workers in the last year. The region's unemployment rate is 3.7 percent. Amarillo's job market remains stable despite recent Tyson layoffs. The... — read more
T-Mobile Cuts Austin Roles, Outsourcing Relay Services
T-Mobile is laying off 75 workers in Austin, Texas. These job cuts are due to ending accessibility relay operations at its North Austin call center. These operations supported communication services for people with hearing or speech disabilities... — read more
Midland Leads Texas with Stable Low Unemployment
Midland's labor market remained consistent in February. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.3%. This rate was the lowest among all Texas metropolitan areas. No mass layoff notices were reported for the region. Midland added 400 nonfarm jobs during... — read more
Judson ISD Addresses $35 Million Deficit with Position Reductions
Judson ISD faces a budget deficit exceeding $35 million. The district plans to cut over 500 positions to balance its budget. 284 positions are already eliminated by closing four schools. The district hopes to avoid layoffs by moving employees into... — read more
Saddle Creek Logistics Reduces New Caney Staff by 168
Saddle Creek Logistics Services will lay off 168 employees. These job cuts affect its facility in New Caney, Texas. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice on April 15. The layoffs are scheduled to take... — read more
Houston ISD May Reduce Teaching Staff
Houston ISD is considering teacher layoffs. These potential job cuts are under review. The district is also facing school closures. Layoffs would affect teaching personnel. This situation is currently being evaluated. Houston, Texas ... — read more
Sodexo Announces Layoffs for 296 Houston Hospital Workers
Nearly 300 Houston-area workers face upcoming layoffs. These individuals are employees of Sodexo. Sodexo manages food services at various hospitals. A total of 296 workers across four HCA Healthcare sites are impacted. The layoffs are scheduled to... — read more
Austin ISD Proposes Teacher Layoffs and Program Cuts
Austin ISD leaders propose teacher layoffs and cuts to academic programs. These measures address a projected $49 million budget deficit. The deficit could reach $181 million without action. Previous cost-saving efforts included closing ten school... — read more
Tesla Cuts Staff Amid EV Market Slowdown
Tesla has laid off 22% of its workforce. This action follows two years of declining sales. Sales of electric vehicles have slowed significantly. Federal payments for consumer EV purchases ended last October. General Motors also anticipates a $6... — read more
Oracle Begins Layoffs Affecting Thousands
Oracle is laying off thousands of workers nationwide. The company has not confirmed how many Austin employees are affected. Economists view these cuts as a broader tech industry strategic shift. This shift aims to free up capital for AI... — read more
South Congress Hotel Cuts Staff for Renovations After Hyatt Deal
South Congress Hotel is preparing for a temporary closure. The hotel will undergo renovations. It sent termination letters to many employees. Dozens of staff members are affected by these layoffs. This action follows a Hyatt acquisition. Austin... — read more
Widespread Layoffs Hit US Supply Chain Operations
Nearly 4,000 workers recently lost jobs across U.S. supply chains. These layoffs affected EV battery plants, auto parts factories, and warehouses. SK Battery America cut 958 jobs at its Georgia EV battery plant. First Brands Group eliminated 905... — read more
North Texas Experiences Significant Job Reductions in 2025
More than 10,000 jobs were eliminated in North Texas during 2025. Logistics, retail, and corporate operations experienced significant cuts. Several major companies announced job reductions. Economists, however, describe the DFW economy as robust. Its... — read more
Albertsons Plans Layoffs for 138 Texas Employees
Albertsons will lay off 138 employees across two Tarrant County stores. The impacted locations are in Euless and Fort Worth. These job reductions are scheduled to begin on April 25, 2026. The company filed a WARN notice with the Texas Workforce... — read more
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies Reduces Roles at Texas Facility
FUJIFILM Biotechnologies confirmed layoffs at its College Station facility. This decision followed a strategic review of the company's portfolio. The company aims to improve efficiencies and align operations with customer demand. A small number of... — read more
Texas Tech Sector Braces for Possible Meta Job Cuts
Meta is reportedly considering significant global workforce reductions. The company may lay off 20% of its employees. This move aims to offset substantial spending on AI infrastructure. Meta recently committed $27 billion for AI infrastructure with... — read more
Ashley Furniture Closes Mesquite Plant, Over 260 Laid Off
Ashley Furniture is closing a production plant. This plant is located in Mesquite. More than 260 employees will be laid off. The company maintains a distribution hub nearby. It hopes some affected workers can transfer there. Mesquite, Texas ... — read more
Lake Worth ISD Approves Layoffs, Superintendent Resigns
Lake Worth ISD Superintendent Mark Ramirez resigned. District trustees also approved staff layoffs. These cuts are part of a campus restructuring plan. The changes focus on Miller Language Academy. This follows state intervention for poor academic... — read more
Rio Grande Valley Leaders Upbeat Despite Maquiladora Layoffs
First Brands announced 600 job cuts at its Brownsville auto parts plant. These layoffs are part of a larger reduction of nearly 2,000 workers across its facilities. The company is experiencing an ongoing financial crisis. Despite these losses, Rio... — read more
Campbell Soup Cuts 205 Jobs in Paris Plant Shift
Campbell Soup is reducing its workforce at its Paris plant. 205 of 568 employees will lose their jobs. This change is due to a plant transition. Soup production at the facility ends May 1. The plant will now manufacture Prego Italian sauces and Pace... — read more
Oracle Scales Back AI Plans With Layoffs, Texas Data Center Cancellation
Oracle plans to cut up to 18% of its workforce. This move aims to reduce costs and fund AI infrastructure. The company canceled a major AI data center expansion in Texas. This project was planned with OpenAI. Oracle is reassessing its AI capital... — read more
First Brands Lays Off 600 in Brownsville; Region Sees Growth
Six hundred jobs were recently lost at an auto parts plant. First Brands announced these layoffs in Brownsville, Texas. Regional officials remain optimistic about the economy. They highlight new technology, AI, and retraining efforts. The Rio Grande... — read more
Campbell's Cuts Jobs, Shifts Factory Focus
Campbell's plans layoffs at its Paris, Texas factory. The company will cut 205 of 568 employees. Soup production will cease on May 1. The facility will now make Prego Italian Sauces and Pace salsa. This transition requires a smaller... — read more
KSAT-12 Reduces Workforce Following Business Review
KSAT-12 implemented layoffs affecting about 20 employees. The station confirmed these were staffing adjustments. A producer said no one expected the job cuts. Affected employees received severance pay. The company cited a changing media climate and... — read more
Bluum Plans Irving Facility Closure
Bluum, a tech services company, will close its Irving facility. The company communicated this decision to the state. Bluum cited "strategic restructuring" as the reason. This explanation was provided in an official letter. The closure specifically... — read more
Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch Announce Layoffs for Renovation
The historic Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch in Fort Worth are closing temporarily. This action will result in 120 employee layoffs. The closures are due to extensive renovations planned for both businesses. Layoffs are expected to begin on April 6... — read more
Walgreens Cuts Hundreds of Jobs After Private Equity Acquisition
Walgreens is laying off hundreds of employees. These job cuts affect staff in Texas and Illinois. A WARN notice indicates 159 layoffs in Houston. An additional 469 positions are being eliminated in Illinois. These actions follow the company's... — read more
FedEx Announces 89 Layoffs in Fort Worth Facility
FedEx is laying off 89 employees at a facility in Fort Worth. These job cuts will affect its Alliance area location. The company submitted a WARN notice to the Texas Work Force Commission on December 29. This action is part of a broader... — read more
Sony Closes Bluepoint Games, 70 Workers Affected
Sony Group Corp. announced the closure of Bluepoint Games. The Austin-based studio was a PlayStation Studios subsidiary. Approximately 70 workers will lose their jobs next month. This decision followed a business review and new business strategies... — read more
Janus International Group plans Houston facility layoffs
Janus International Group will lay off 113 employees. These permanent job cuts affect a Houston facility. The company is consolidating its operations. Layoffs are scheduled to begin after April 2. Affected roles include rollers, stapler felters, and... — read more
Corpus Christi Depot Warns of Significant Job Reductions
The Corpus Christi Army Depot faces potential job reductions. Thousands of jobs are at risk due to military shifts in aircraft maintenance. The depot contributes over $1.6 billion annually to the regional economy. Local businesses and schools... — read more
Alcohol Distributor Republic National Cuts Jobs
Republic National confirmed a round of job cuts last week. This Grand Prairie-based distributor cited structural adjustments. The company did not specify the number of affected employees. These actions follow a series of recent industry challenges... — read more
Expedia Group Cuts 100 Austin Jobs
Expedia Group is laying off 100 employees. These job cuts will occur in its Austin, Texas offices. The permanent layoffs are scheduled to begin on April 1. The company stated it is eliminating roles and simplifying its structure. This follows... — read more
First Brands Group Shutters Two Texas Cardone Facilities
Cardone Industries is closing two facilities located in Texas. This action affects 129 employees in Harlingen and Arlington. The closures stem from parent company First Brands Group's financial and legal issues. First Brands Group filed for Chapter... — read more