Texas unemployment rate declining

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Staff Report, on June 15, 2022

Staff Report

Texas continues to hit new highs as the unemployment rate declined to 4.3%, while the number of non-farm jobs added reached 13,284,500 this April. This is the sixth consecutive month of growth, with 62,800 non-agricultural jobs added in April 2022 and 742,000 new positions created since April last year.

“The Texas economy has added more than a hundred thousand jobs in the last two months,” said Bryan Daniel, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chairman. “The Texas eco...

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Celebrate Save Your Vision Month

Contributed Article By HHSC’s Vision Loss in Older Adults Workgroup and Aging Services Coordination March marks the observance of Save Your Vision Mon...

March 20, 2024

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Texas seeks public input on expanding broadband internet access

TEXAS — The state of Texas is looking to expand access to high-speed broadband internet. The Texas Broadband Development Office, operated by the Texas...

December 5, 2023

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Marbridge partners with Workforce Solutions for Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program

MANCHACA — Marbridge Foundation is partnering with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area (WSRCA) on an innovative Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) R...

September 13, 2023

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City council deliberates city’s personnel policy

By Amira Van Leeuwen KYLE — In a 3-2 vote, the Kyle City Council failed to pass a motion to add a Personal Improvement Plan (PIP) procedure to...

August 31, 2022

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Texas to end pandemic-related unemployment benefits

By Megan Wehring Effective June 26, the state of Texas will no longer participate in pandemic-related unemployment compensation. This will include the...

May 17, 2021

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Restaurants adapt as COVID-19 forces continuous changes

By Chase Rogers HAYS COUNTY – Of all the businesses and occupations greatly affected by state-mandated and local COVID-19 mitigation guidelines ...

September 2, 2020

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Kyle man arrested for possession of psychedelic drugs

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December 11, 2024

KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychede...

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November 2024 Election Coverage

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November 5, 2024

These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

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October 28, 2024

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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Kyle Police arrests Texas State University students in theft of Halloween decorations

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October 25, 2024

KYLE – Ten Texas State University students were apprehended early Friday, Oct. 25 following a report of stolen Halloween decorations on Hometown Parkw...

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