The HUD secretary joined Rep. Dan Crenshaw and Texas Workforce Commissioner Alvarez in a ceremony designating a new EnVision resource center in Houston.
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EnergyStatewide NewsTexas’ Unemployment Rate Rises to 8.3% as Midland-Odessa Struggles
Brad JohnsonOctober 16, 2020
Despite adding a net of 40,700 jobs, Texas' unemployment rate increased from August to September due to the workforce contracting.
The Back MicThe Back Mic: Abbott Hints at Stronger Bar Reopening, Work Search Requirement for Unemployment Resumes, New Campaign Ads Released
McKenzie TaylorOctober 16, 2020
This week — Gov. Abbott says he may override localities that don’t allow bars to reopen, the Texas Workforce Commission repositions, and more campaign ads are released.
Statewide NewsTaxes & SpendingTexas Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.8% for August, Over 100,000 Jobs Added
Brad JohnsonSeptember 18, 2020
From July to August, Texas' unemployment rate dropped 1.2 percent and remains below the national average.
FederalStatewide NewsTexas Approved to Receive $1.4 Billion for Extended COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits
Daniel FriendAugust 21, 2020
Under Trump's recent executive actions, Texas will receive $1.4 billion from FEMA to provide additional $300 per week unemployment benefits.
Statewide NewsTexas Adds 31,000 Jobs in July, Unemployment Rate Drops to 8 Percent
Brad JohnsonAugust 21, 2020
Texas' economy as a whole is still showing signs of continued improvement despite Governor Abbott's reclosure order in late June.
FederalTrump Takes Executive Actions While Congress Remains in Gridlock over Coronavirus Relief Aid
Daniel FriendAugust 11, 2020
President Trump signed several memorandums and an order on Saturday to extend expiring emergency coronavirus relief, including unemployment payments.
Civil SocietyStatewide NewsTexas Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.6 Percent, Adds 244,000 Jobs
Brad JohnsonJuly 17, 2020
Odessa had the highest region-unemployment rate in June as Texas overall unemployment numbers improved since May.
Local NewsTexas BBQ Restaurant Owners Struggling Under Coronavirus Restrictions
Holly HansenJuly 2, 2020
Nancy and Ronnie Webber, owners of Tin Roof BBQ in Northeast Harris County, have struggled to keep their business afloat due to local and state coronavirus restrictions.
Statewide NewsTexas Unemployment Rises to Approximately 13 Percent in April
Brad JohnsonMay 22, 2020
The unemployment rate in Texas jumped almost eight percent, as 968,500 Texans lost their jobs in April.
Texas' first unemployment numbers since coronavirus caused business closures show the unemployment rate jumped over one percent.
August unemployment and job numbers in Texas continue to outpace the United States overall as the overall rate remains steady at 3.4 percent.