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
Mass layoffs slam Texas
https://www.mysanantonio.com/business/article/mass-layoffs-texas-22319187.php
Daikin Seeks 400 New Production Workers
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 Reduces Plano Workforce by 244 Employees
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 Implements Layoffs in Programming Organization
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 Closed by City Order; Many Face Layoffs
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
Alan Ritchey to end Irving operation, lay off more than 200
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
Kuehne + Nagel is cutting operations at one of its Lewisville facilities in half
https://www.dallasnews.com/business/article/global-transport-company-shrinking-d-fw-22312734.php
AT&T Reportedly Initiates New Layoffs
AT&T is reportedly conducting new layoffs across multiple departments. This follows similar workforce reductions by T-Mobile and Verizon. Jennifer Biry is replacing Pascal Desroches as the company's CFO. The company seeks to become a high-performance... — read more
Rackspace Technology Cuts 15% Workforce for AI Shift
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