Texas Workforce Commission Warns of Fake Social Media Sites, Imposter Emails
Texas Workforce Commission News Release Austin – The Texas Workforce Commission is warning Texans about cleverly designed fake social media sites and imposter emails designed to look like they come from the agency, but which are really scams seeking to enable thieves to steal Texans’ identities. Texans seeking unemployment benefits are warned not to send any personally identifiable information or transact any business except...
A Labor Day Message To Lone Star Workforce From Texas Workforce Commission
TWC: Thank You For Making Texas Thrive AUSTIN — This Labor Day weekend, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) wants to recognize and pay tribute to the 14 million plus industrious Texans who are the backbone of our economy and the foundation of our state. Our state’s population is skyrocketing because Texas has built a sturdy economic growth engine, and that attracts new residents and drives population growth. Our skilled...
FedEx to Close North Texas Facility, Laying Off Hundreds
December 1, 2025 – COPPELL, Texas — FedEx has announced it will “discontinue operation” of one of its major North Texas facilities next year, a move that will eliminate hundreds of jobs and deal another blow to the region’s already shifting logistics and warehouse sector. The company notified the Texas Workforce Commission that the facility, located in Coppell, will shut down operations beginning in early 2026. While FedEx has...
That $100 Million For Childcare in Texas Didn’t Go Far
November 27, 2025 – LUFKIN — When Texas lawmakers approved a $100 million boost to the state’s child care scholarship fund earlier this year, the investment was billed as a lifeline for working families struggling with soaring child-care costs. But months later, many child-care centers say they have seen little change — and thousands of eligible families remain stuck on waitlists. The problem, state officials and providers say,...
Governor Abbott Invites Texas Veterans To 2025 Statewide Hiring Fair
October 28, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently invited Texas veterans, service members, and veteran spouses to participate in the 2025 Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring fair November 4 through November 20. “The talent of our brave veterans who answered the call to serve our nation is a large part of the Texas economic engine,” said Governor Abbott. “The skills and mission-driven mindset...
COMMISSIONER SID MILLER ANNOUNCES HISTORIC REVIVAL OF CANE SUGAR REFINING IN TEXAS
Santa Rosa’s reopening of the mill and new refinery aims to restore Texas’s sugar cane industry September 29, 2025 – AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced his support for Santa Rosa Sugar LLC, a collaboration between Bizos Cavallo, Vera International, and Verax Commodities, as they lead the effort to restore Texas’s sugarcane industry. The partnership has signed a purchase agreement to acquire the...
Governor Abbott Congratulates City Of Paris As Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community
July 25, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the City of Paris on being designated the fourth Digital Media Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission after completing the multi-step certification process. The Digital Media Friendly Texas program helps spur digital media production across the state and grow local jobs in animation, visual effects, video games, and extended...
DOGE to Close Two Texas Social Security Administration Offices
March 31, 2025 – The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced plans to close 47 Social Security Administration (SSA) offices nationwide in 2025. Among these, two Texas locations are slated for closure. Nacogdoches Office: Located at 1122 N. University Drive, this office is scheduled to close on May 7, 2025. The closure is classified as a “True Termination – Agency Closed Office,” indicating a...
Texas Association of Business Calls for Extension of Research and Development Tax Credits
New study finds extension would create thousands of jobs and generate billions in economic output over next decade March 14, 2025 – AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, the Texas Association of Business (TAB) called on Texas lawmakers to approve an extension of research and development (R&D) tax credits. These credits are responsible for massive economic growth and an extension would create thousands of jobs and generate billions in...
East Texas A&M University Earns Full Reaccreditation, Secures Future of Excellence
With reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the university reaffirms its commitment to high-quality education. COMMERCE, TX, December 20, 2024—East Texas A&M University has once again earned its seal of excellence, receiving full reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) this December. SACSCOC sets the...
