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Texas Workforce Commission

Texas added more than 17,000 jobs in May

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas reached a total of 14,419,200 nonfarm jobs after adding 17,800 positions in May. Over the year, the state added 98,000 jobs for an annual growth rate of 0.7 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor force

Compass Datacenters DFW IV withdraws tax abatement request to Ellis County

A proposed tax abatement agreement between Ellis County and Compass Datacenters DFW IV doesn’t appear after all on the upcoming Tuesday, June 23, agenda for the Ellis County Commissioners Court. The county had previously indicated the agenda item would appear via a May 22 agenda posting that provided 30

CPSC recalls - June 18

1. Recalls WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. GOPO Toys Recalls Pull String Teething Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking; Violate Mandatory Standard for

Ennis Public Theatre sets June 26 for ‘Farce of Nature’ auditions

The Ennis Public Theatre has scheduled auditions for its next production, Jones Hope Wooten’s “Farce of Nature,” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 26. Overseeing the play will be guest director, Samona Satterwhite. Those auditioning must complete both steps below: • Sign up for an audition time HERE • Fill

Big Tex on the State Fair of Texas grounds.

State Fair of Texas announces 2026 Chevrolet Main Stage lineup; free with fair admission

DALLAS – With 100 days left until the 2026 State Fair of Texas, we are proud to announce the FREE Chevrolet® Main Stage music lineup for this year’s annual exposition. Fairgoers can experience all different kinds of live music – country to R&B, Norteño to electro-pop – during all

Stretch Zone Waxahachie ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting: Stretch Zone Waxahachie

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Stretch Zone Waxahachie's grand re-opening. Stretch Zone uses the proprietary Stretch Zone Method, a practitioner-assisted stretching approach to help increase flexibility, better mobility, and greater ease of movement. It’s located at 401 N. U.

TSTC campuses host panels to discuss workplace challenges and changes

As technology continues to reshape the global economy, Texas State Technical College recently hosted its inaugural Industry and Innovation Series. Held across three regional locations, the event brought together statewide industry partners to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace and what it means for the future of