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Governor Abbott releases economic development strategic plan

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has released a five-year statewide economic development strategic plan that establishes a blueprint for continued economic expansion and job creation across Texas. “Texas is a national leader in population growth, job creation, technology and innovation, and overall economic expansion,” said Governor Abbott. “Entrepreneurs and businesses choose

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Women are powering up TSTC’s Electrical Power and Controls program

RED OAK – Of the 48 Electrical Power and Controls program graduates at Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus from summer 2017 to summer 2024, only one was a woman. Maggie Ramirez, the program’s newest instructor at the North Texas campus, hopes to change that statistic in the

Governor Abbott releases plan to cut red tape for small businesses

Governor Abbott releases plan to cut red tape for small businesses

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today released the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council comprehensive report with their recommendations to cut unnecessary government bureaucracy that create barriers to small business success in Texas. “Small businesses are the very backbone of the Texas economy,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas is the top state

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Aligned Data Centers expands DFW footprint with new facility in Mansfield

DALLAS – Aligned Data Centers, a leading technology infrastructure company offering innovative, sustainable and adaptive Scale Data Centers and Build-to-Scale solutions for global hyperscale and enterprise customers, has announced its expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area with a new data center campus in Mansfield, TX. Aligned’s DFW-03, situated on

Governor Abbott celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

Governor Abbott celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by recognizing the achievements of Texas students in career and job training programs as they prepare for high-demand, good-paying jobs in over 460 different fields across the state. “The Texas economy is booming thanks to our diverse and highly

County appoints Susan Heath as rabies control authority

Ellis County, TX – Ellis County commissioners have appointed veterinarian Susan M. Heath as the Local Rabies Control Authority in accordance with the Texas Rabies Control Act of 1981. The appointment follows the SPCA of North Texas terminating its contract for animal sheltering services to the county, which necessitated a change

State insurance commissioner urges Texans to shop for home insurance

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE – To get the best deal on home insurance, shopping is essential. Texas Insurance Commissioner Cassie Brown said: “Texas continues to be a competitive property insurance marketplace with many choices for consumers. To take advantage, consumers should shop around for the coverage and price that best suits