Texas universities are launching new bachelor's and master's degree programs in Artificial Intelligence to equip students for a rapidly evolving job market. These programs often combine AI expertise with traditional disciplines like business and... — read more 

Baker Hughes is closing a Houston facility and laying off 174 employees. The company filed a WARN notice with the Texas Workforce Commission. The exact reason for the closure was not disclosed. A company spokesperson stated that decisions are made to... — read more 

The El Paso Independent School District board has approved a final round of staff layoffs before the new school year. These reductions are a direct response to a significant budget crisis the district is currently facing. The terminations affect... — read more 

id Software, the developer behind the Doom series, has reportedly laid off approximately 50 percent of its staff. These cuts are part of broader layoffs impacting Xbox and its parent company, ZeniMax. Sources indicate over 90 redundancies occurred... — read more 

Reports indicate id Software cut half its staff. This reportedly includes over 90 redundancies at the developer. The QA department was particularly affected by these reductions. These actions are part of Xbox's larger plan to eliminate 3,200 roles... — read more 

HKS has announced staff reductions. Dozens of employees are affected by the layoffs. The firm cites a real estate industry slowdown. Tight lending standards are impacting new projects. Developers face challenges moving forward with... — read more 

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 

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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 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 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 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 

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 

https://www.dallasnews.com/business/article/global-transport-company-shrinking-d-fw-22312734.php

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 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 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 

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 

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https://www.statesman.com/business/technology/article/tech-layoffs-2026-22295959.php

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 

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 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 

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 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 

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 

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 

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 

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 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 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 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 

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 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 

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 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 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 

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 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