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Texas labor market adds 8,700 jobs in July

Texas labor market adds 8,700 jobs in July

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas had 14,333,800 total nonfarm jobs after adding 8,700 positions over the month of July. Over the year, the state added 232,500 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.6 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points. Texas’ civilian

A legislative bill signing ceremony.

Abbott signs laws to remove squatters from private property

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 1333 into law to close loopholes, remove squatters, and defend homeowners’ property rights during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol. “Private property rights are a cornerstone of our Texas values,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas is

Photo of a graduation ceremony.

TSTC honors 50 North Texas campus graduates, including 22 for welding, at summer commencement

(RED OAK, Texas) – The Waxahachie Civic Center buzzed with excitement as families and friends celebrated graduates from Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus during the Summer 2025 Commencement on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Of the 50 graduates who were honored, 22 received certificates of completion in Structural Welding. Luis

A group photo.

Wilmer recognizes southern Dallas development giant Mike Rader

WILMER, TX – The Wilmer City Council recognized much loved southern Dallas developer Mike Rader at a recent city council meeting presenting him with a proclamation for his ongoing development and support of the city. Rader is the President of Prime Rail Interests, LLC and Prime 45 Development, LLC. The city

Ozone Action Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Aug. 12-13

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, August 12, and Wednesday, August 13, 2025. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels

City of Ferris selected as filming location for ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff, ‘Rio Palo’

(Editor's note: City officials provided the following update Aug. 21: 101 Studios has confirmed the series will star Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, who will reprise their “Yellowstone” roles as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler. Joining them will be Finn Little, who will reprise his role as Carter,

TWC chairman leaves for new role

TWC chairman leaves for new role

AUSTIN – Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Chairman Bryan Daniel was recently appointed to serve as President of the NYSE Texas. He will conclude his service to TWC on August 10, 2025. “Serving as Chairman of the Texas Workforce Commission has been a tremendous honor,” said TWC Chairman Bryan Daniel. “I am