News Around the State: Amazon goes big in Texas

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Staff Report on October 28, 2020

Capitol Highlights
by Chris Cobler

Amazon delivered good economic news, announcing plans for a 700,000-square-foot distribution center and warehouse in Waco.

Gov. Greg Abbott and other state officials heralded the plan to bring up to 1,000 workers to Central Texas at a starting wage of $15 an hour. The online retailing giant previously announced other expansions in Texas, including Forney, Pflugerville and Richmond.

Two other companies also announced plans last week to move to the Lone Star State:

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