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Palo Pinto Mountains State Park opens between DFW and Abilene

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the grand opening of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new state park to open in nearly two decades. Located between Abilene and Dallas-Fort Worth, the new park offers more than 4,800 acres of land for Texans to explore and enjoy.

TWC launches TexasInternNetwork.com to connect employers and students

TWC launches TexasInternNetwork.com to connect employers and students

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission has announced the launch of the new and improved TexasInternNetwork.com. This free, modernized platform is Texas’ one-stop shop for internships. With a faster, simplified registration process and improved search features, the site is ready to help solve staffing needs and jumpstart students’ careers

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City of Ennis announces road closures related to Bluebonnet Festival

(Updated April 13: This article has been updated to remove what were previously identified as zone 5, 6, 11, and 12 closures. The closures that remain in effect are listed below). In support of the Bluebonnet Festival and associated activities, the city of Ennis will undertake a series of temporary

Texas’ job growth outpacing the nation's

Texas’ job growth outpacing the nation's

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas added 40,100 nonfarm jobs in January to reach a total of 14,379,500 positions. Over the year, the state added 112,200 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.8 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor

Abbott: Texas hits historic high for new jobs

Abbott: Texas hits historic high for new jobs

AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott is celebrating the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100 nonfarm jobs over the month of January and hit a new historic high of 14,379,500 total jobs. “Texas is where free enterprise flourishes and opportunity abounds,” said Governor

Texas AG launches initiative relating to solar panel system sales

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a major initiative to crack down on companies who sell solar panel systems and are engaging in fraudulent and deceptive practices. As part of the initiative, Attorney General Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) to a number of companies such as Freedom

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Ennis’ Bluebonnet Trails underway; festival slated for April 17-19

The annual Bluebonnet Trails are underway in the city of Ennis, with the monthlong celebration of the state of Texas’ official wildflower ongoing through April 30. This year’s festival will be held Friday-Sunday, April 17-19, in the city’s historic downtown. The trails, which were founded and