Business/Economy

UPDATE: AA Flyers Grounded, But With 'A High Degree Of Tolerance'

KERA News — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:51:22 +0000

Update, 5:50 p.m. : Tuesday's computer glitch grounded American Airlines for several hours and put the plans of thousands of stranded travelers on hold. KERA's Bill Zeeble talked to a few of them at DFW Airport's terminal C.

Jobs Fair Attracts Veterans In Metroplex

Lauren Silverman — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:53:18 +0000

More than one hundred employers are at the Dallas Convention Center today recruiting U.S. veterans. The event is part of the 100,000 Jobs Mission – which JPMorgan Chase and other big U.S. companies started a few years ago with a goal of hiring 100,000 transitioning service members and military veterans by 2020.

XTO Hits Brakes On Dallas Gas Drilling

BJ Austin — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:49:48 +0000

Plans for natural gas drilling in Dallas took an unexpected twist this week. One of the major players is putting plans to drill on hold.

DART Launches New Lines, Higher Fares

Bill Zeeble — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Dallas Area Rapid Transit launches new rail lines, routes, and higher fares today. One-way fares jump from $1.75 to $2.50 today. But the new fare lasts two hours, so if passengers complete their travel in that time, they can save money. Paratransit fares won't change.

Flexibility Is Key To Flying Cheaper This Holiday Season

Courtney Collins — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:23:40 +0000

We all gripe about pricey airfare over the holidays. But if you use a few simple tips, it’s not too late to book less expensive travel.

Bell Breaks Ground On Its Future

Bill Zeeble — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Fort Worth-based Bell Helicopter broke ground on its new headquarters Monday. Bell is banking on new facilities to help it compete in an increasingly tough, global market place. It could get even tougher. KERA’s Bill Zeeble reports defense cuts could run into the billions beginning next year.

Bell Helicopter Breaks Ground on New HQ

Bill Zeeble — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Fort Worth-based Bell Helicopter breaks ground on a new quarter-billion dollar headquarters this morning.

U.S. Mayors' Study Ranks North Texas Fourth For Future Job Growth

BJ Austin — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 23:55:40 +0000

A study released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors predicts double-digit job growth over the next five years.

Better Economy: Better Dallas Budget

BJ Austin — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:30:49 +0000

The proposed city of Dallas budget for next year does not include layoffs, cuts to libraries, or a tax increase. An improving economy is making the 2013 budget debate less painful.

Swap A Gasoline Receipt For A Free Weekly Transit Pass

BJ Austin — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Starting Friday, DART, the T and the Denton County Transportation Authority will offer a free week’s pass in exchange for a gasoline receipt.