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Texas Unemployment Rate Drops Slightly; Houston’s Rate Higher Than State

Ed Mayberry

Posted on June 16, 2017 · The Texas unemployment rate drops a bit. The Texas Workforce Commission says the unemployment rate slipped to 4.8 percent in May, down from five percent during April.

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Number of jobs in Texas consistently grew over last 16 months, state data shows

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on March 10, 2023 · Over the last year, more than 650,000 jobs have been added in Texas, marking an annual growth rate of 5%.

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January is often a big month for layoffs. Here’s what to do in a worst case scenario

NPR

Posted on January 3, 2023 · From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less.

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The U.S. added 678,000 jobs in February. It’s another sign of a hot labor market

Scott Horsley, NPR

Posted on March 4, 2022 · U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.8%, from 4% in January. The Federal Reserve hopes to curb inflation without stalling job growth.

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Texas hits new record employment level for second straight month as unemployment rate falls

Sascha Cordner, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on January 21, 2022 · The Texas Workforce Commission reports the number of unemployed workers in the state dropped from 5.2% in November 2021 to 5% in December.

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