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New tri-agency website launched to bolster education-to-workforce pipeline

New tri-agency website launched to bolster education-to-workforce pipeline

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of an enhanced tri-agency website that will offer a modern, user-friendly platform to strengthen Texas’ education-to-workforce pipeline through a collaboration between the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). “Texas continues to

Proposed constitutional amendments include several relating to property tax relief

Proposed constitutional amendments include several relating to property tax relief

AUSTIN — There will be 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. They represent the joint resolutions passed by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate during the recently concluded 89th Legislature. Earlier this week, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson drew

Photo of a building with multiple broken windows.

Rogers Hotel proposed repairs to go before Heritage Preservation Commission

The Rogers Hotel in downtown Waxahachie will be before the city of Waxahachie Heritage Preservation Commission as its owners seek permission to commence repairs and renovation work necessitated, in part, by a severe hailstorm in March. According to documents filed with the city, more than 50 windows were damaged in

Rendering of a high-speed train.

Major partner leaves Texas high-speed rail project behind

A major partner of the proposed Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project has withdrawn from the North American market, according to a news article published Tuesday, June 23, by European online media site Rail News Vista. (Read the full article here.) The site reported that the company, Renfe, was “liquidating” its subsidiary,

Eight candidates applied for Ellis County judge position

Results of an In The Know Ellis Open Records request indicate eight applicants applied for the Ellis County judge position that became vacant with the resignation of Todd Little, who had accepted the role of executive director for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. ITKE requested and received a

TWC launches new employee-training grant program

TWC launches new employee-training grant program

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Skills for Success, a special initiative with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) designed to equip Texas workers with essential workforce readiness skills. “TWC is proud to partner with TSTC on Skills for Success, a program that directly aligns with

Governor signs bills, calls special session to begin July 21

Governor signs bills, calls special session to begin July 21

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott's veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin