Texas sets new record for total jobs in June
Texas set a record 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June, adding 43,400 jobs over the month and 177,900 year over year, while outpacing U.S. job growth.
Texas set a record 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June, adding 43,400 jobs over the month and 177,900 year over year, while outpacing U.S. job growth.
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Governor Greg Abbott appoints Robert S. Howden as the 116th Texas secretary of state, citing his extensive legislative and public service experience in state government.
Governor Greg Abbott reappoints Hasan "Mack" Mack and Deborah "Debbie" Gray Marino to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for terms ending November 15, 2031.
Texas set a record 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June, adding 43,400 jobs over the month and 177,900 year over year, while outpacing U.S. job growth.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Jana Hall to the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation for a term ending February 1, 2031, overseeing regulated Texas industries.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Andrea Tirey to the Texas State Cemetery Committee, highlighting her Texas Tech leadership and extensive civic involvement in Lubbock.
Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration after severe weather and flooding in Texas and visited Uvalde County to review response efforts.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Cassidy Estes and Kathy Ward to the State Board for Educator Certification, outlining their education, experience, and volunteer service.
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Waffle House is planning two new locations in Waco as development continues along the Interstate 35 corridor, according to the Waco Tribune-Herald.With one restaurant being planned for 722 S. Seventh St. near Baylor University, and a second location at 2301 S. New Road.According to the Waco Tribu...
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Gatesville's inaugural Pickle Fest exceeded expectations over the Fourth of July weekend, drawing an estimated 6,000 visitors throughout the day and delivering a major boost to the local economy.WATCH the full story here: Gatesville's inaugural Pickle Fest draws thousands of visitorsThe event bro...
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The city of Temple purchased Santa Fe Trailer Park in January for just over $1.4 million, planning to use the property to expand the adjacent animal shelter. The purchase stems from a lawsuit filed by the park's original owner after the city denied a request to expand the park; the owner offered ...
Seasonably hot and rain-free weather will resume this weekend into next week. Temperatures will return to near or above normal during this time period, with heat index values in the triple-digits through most of next week.
Waco whiskey maker Balcones Distilling's stills remain cold as its parent company, Diageo, mulls a corporate makeover and job cuts amid sluggish spirits sales in North America and beyond.
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Flash flooding occurred across much of the Hill Country on Thursday, and the impacts continue to be felt Friday.
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Midway Little League competed in the Texas West State Championships in Abilene last week.Watch the full story here: Three Midway Little League teams bring home a State TitleThe result was of the five teams, three of them 10U softball, 10U and 11U baseball beat the competition to win the champion...
The summer heat is coming back this weekend into next week. Tonight looks decent, but there could be an isolated storm or two this evening with lows in the mid 70s. Saturday will be hot under partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 90s. More mid 90s are likely Sunday as we dry out across the ar...
New Baylor defensive lineman Jamaal Whyce says he's an old-school football player, but he also knows when to keep things light, like when he does up-downs in Spanish.
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Neil Sperry answers gardeners' questions.
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C., on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted in the Pacific Northwest overnight, with 68 large blazes burning in…
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Recently, cadets in the CTC Police Academy sharpened their firearms proficiency during a shotgun training exercise designed to prepare them for the realities of law enforcement. The live-fire exercise allowed cadets to build confidence and develop the skills necessary to...
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