By R.J. Morales | TX3DNews.com
Well, here we go again, TX-03 — another round of layoffs sweeping through Collin County, and if you blinked, you might’ve missed it. We dug through the latest WARN reports from the Texas Workforce Commission, and they paint a fascinating — and interesting — picture of what’s shaking up our local economy.
In the past few months, hundreds of jobs have quietly slipped out from under the feet of our neighbors. Pathlight Property Management in Plano? 192 jobs gone. SouthState Bank in McKinney? Say goodbye to 141 positions. Denali in Plano? Another 28 jobs gone. And Tom Thumb Store #3579 in Allen? That’s 75 more layoffs hitting the community.
But what’s striking isn’t just the recent numbers — it’s the broader pattern. Take the Dallas Morning News North Plant and DallasNews Corporation in Plano, for example. These media layoffs were announced at the end of 2024, but their effects are still being felt in 2025. If you’ve wondered why local news coverage feels thinner or why familiar names have disappeared from bylines, this is why. It’s part of a nationwide squeeze on media, but it hits especially hard here, where local stories matter most.
And it’s not just media or finance. We’re seeing layoffs across industries: HCL America in Frisco cut 43 jobs; Jabil in Richardson let go of 136 workers; Advanced Auto Parts stores in Plano trimmed 10 and 12 positions at two separate locations; and Stealth Monitoring in Addison cut another 29 jobs. These aren’t just numbers — t hey’re paychecks, families, and livelihoods pulled out from right under our local communities, according to Texas Workforce Commission WARN filings.
What’s maybe most fascinating is what we’re not hearing: not a single word from Congressman Keith Self (at least as of this writing, based on publicly available statements). No press release, no social media post, no statement acknowledging that his district just saw hundreds of people lose their jobs. For someone who campaigned as a champion for local businesses and working families, this silence is deafening. You’d think a wave of layoffs touching every corner of TX-03 — from Allen to McKinney to Plano — would spark some kind of response. But so far? Crickets.
Here’s the kicker: many of these aren’t one-time cuts. Even as Texas boasts adding over 215,000 nonfarm jobs statewide over the past year — leading the nation in job creation — here in Collin County we’re seeing pockets of deep local pain. Yes, this aligns with the latest publicly available Texas Workforce Commission and state job growth data as of May 2025. Make sure to note this reflects statewide trends versus localized impacts, which are accurately contrasted here. It’s a sharp contrast that highlights how state-level job growth can mask local struggles. Companies like Jabil are conducting phased layoffs, signaling long-term restructuring, not just short-term belt-tightening. That suggests deeper changes in how businesses are operating here — and raises tough questions: Are we prepared for the local fallout? What happens to the workers left behind? And who, if anyone, is stepping up to help?
For local residents, the takeaway is clear: we can’t afford to look away. Whether you’re a business owner, a worker, or just a concerned neighbor, this wave of layoffs matters. It touches local families, reshapes our economy, and deserves serious attention — not just from the press (hey, we’re doing our part!) but from elected officials, community leaders, and anyone who claims to represent TX-03.
Stay tuned to TX3DNews.com, because we’ll be following this story as it unfolds. And maybe, just maybe, we’ll even get a comment from Rep. Self. But we’re not holding our breath.