Waco Journal
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • News
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
  • Local News
  • Crime
  • News
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result
Waco Journal
No Result
View All Result

Gov. Abbott celebrated the state’s growing workforce and strong economy following the latest employment release from the Texas Workforce Commission

by Gavin Wright
March 13, 2023
in Politics
Gov. Abbott celebrated the state’s growing workforce and strong economy following the latest employment release from the Texas Workforce Commission

Waco, TX – According to the statement, the latest employment release reportedly showed Texas again broke the all-time record for total jobs in January for the 16th consecutive month.

With Texas employers adding 48,600 nonfarm jobs in January, total jobs in Texas reached a new historic high of 13,782,300. 

From January 2022 to January 2023, Texas added 654,100 jobs, marking an annual growth rate of 5 percent, outpacing the national rate of 3.3 percent.

Notable January job gains in Texas included 8,300 jobs added in Leisure and Hospitality, 8,100 jobs added in Professional and Business Services, and 5,900 jobs added in both Construction and Manufacturing employment.

This story will be updated.

Related Posts

Texas agriculture commissioner Miller praises Strait of Hormuz reopening as relief for farmers facing rising costs, hours before it closes again amid U.S. blockade tensions
Politics

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announces 2026 Texas Vintners Cup competition to recognize best wines in Texas ahead of June 5 submission deadline

May 26, 2026

Texas - Uncork Texas Wines, a Texas Department of Agriculture program, announced the launch of the 2026 Texas Vintners Cup,...

The Texas Senate confirmed Larry Long as the fifth member of the Public Safety Commission
Politics

The Texas Senate confirmed Larry Long as the fifth member of the Public Safety Commission

March 16, 2023

Waco, TX - State officials have announced that the confirmation follows Long’s appointment by Texas Governor Greg Abbott last month....

New McLennan County elections administrator has roots in area, local office
Politics

New McLennan County elections administrator has roots in area, local office

January 9, 2021

WACO, TX - On the day after angry rioters spurred on by President Donald Trump’s claims of election fraud stormed...

Local leaders push for audit of election results
Politics

Local leaders push for audit of election results

January 9, 2021

WACO, TX – With just hours to go before electorates are expected to confirm President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory in the...

Johnson sworn-in on 10th Court of Appeals
Politics

Johnson sworn-in on 10th Court of Appeals

January 3, 2021

WACO, TX— On Friday, Judge Matt Johnson joined by his wife, Melissa, was sworn in as a justice on Texas’...

Paul Tyson Field replacement coming in reshuffle of Waco, county, school facilities
Politics

Paul Tyson Field replacement coming in reshuffle of Waco, county, school facilities

January 3, 2021

WACO, TX - The project that includes replacing Paul Tyson Field on Lake Air Drive has more moving parts than...

Paxton says ‘Talarico owes every Texas parent an apology’ after Democrat allegedly mocks parents’ concerns about expIicit materials in schools by calling them ‘kooky’ conspiracy theories
News

AG Ken Paxton thanks President Trump for endorsement after president calls opponent Talarico a “Radical Left Lunatic” and accuses him of abandoning Texas values in explosive campaign video

by Julia Ford
October 18, 2026
0

Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton thanked President Donald Trump for endorsing his U.S. Senate campaign after Trump released...

Read moreDetails
“They both love the Ayatollah,” Sen. Cruz responds to rumors Tucker Carlson will run for president, says “he could team up with Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed”

Texas Sen. Cruz says Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed’s campaign cries “racism” after sister’s alleged posts contradict his claim that his family has no ties to the Muslim Brotherhood

October 17, 2026
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz accuses Minnesota leaders of “playing victim” and claims “they didn’t go after fraudsters, instead they went after whistleblowers”

Texas Sen. Cruz says conservative commentator Tucker Carlson “should put on a clown suit” after accusing him of trying to rehabilitate communism and disputing his claims about Russia’s economy

October 17, 2026
Sen. Cruz calls it “a direct insult to millions of Texans” after Texas Senate Candidate describes Christianity as “the most violent religion”

Texas Senate candidate Talarico says Paxton is “still the sketchiest guy in the room” after report reveals opponent partied with two fugitives accused of healthcare fraud

October 16, 2026
Texas Sen. Cornyn responds after President Trump says he refused to support Todd Blanche, says POTUS is “mistaken” if he believes concerns are limited to two senators

Texas Sen. Cornyn says President Trump’s deal “weakens American security interests” as he joins 11 senators urging Trump to rescind Russian diesel agreement

October 16, 2026
Paxton says ‘Talarico owes every Texas parent an apology’ after Democrat allegedly mocks parents’ concerns about expIicit materials in schools by calling them ‘kooky’ conspiracy theories

AG Ken Paxton thanks President Trump for endorsement after president calls opponent Talarico a “Radical Left Lunatic” and accuses him of abandoning Texas values in explosive campaign video

by Julia Ford
October 18, 2026
0

Texas - Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton thanked President Donald Trump for endorsing his U.S. Senate campaign after Trump released...

“They both love the Ayatollah,” Sen. Cruz responds to rumors Tucker Carlson will run for president, says “he could team up with Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed”

Texas Sen. Cruz says Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed’s campaign cries “racism” after sister’s alleged posts contradict his claim that his family has no ties to the Muslim Brotherhood

by Julia Ford
October 17, 2026
0

Texas - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz accused Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of avoiding questions about alleged family connections...

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz accuses Minnesota leaders of “playing victim” and claims “they didn’t go after fraudsters, instead they went after whistleblowers”

Texas Sen. Cruz says conservative commentator Tucker Carlson “should put on a clown suit” after accusing him of trying to rehabilitate communism and disputing his claims about Russia’s economy

by Julia Ford
October 17, 2026
0

Texas - Texas Sen. Ted Cruz accused Tucker Carlson of trying to “rehabilitate communism,” arguing that the Russian economy is...

Sen. Cruz calls it “a direct insult to millions of Texans” after Texas Senate Candidate describes Christianity as “the most violent religion”

Texas Senate candidate Talarico says Paxton is “still the sketchiest guy in the room” after report reveals opponent partied with two fugitives accused of healthcare fraud

by Julia Ford
October 16, 2026
0

Texas - Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico criticized Republican opponent Ken Paxton after a report revealed that the Texas...

About Us

A community needs news and Waco Journal is proud to serve 50,000 households each month through our website covering Waco and the other local counties.

Learn more

Recent Stories

  • AG Ken Paxton thanks President Trump for endorsement after president calls opponent Talarico a “Radical Left Lunatic” and accuses him of abandoning Texas values in explosive campaign video
  • Texas Sen. Cruz says Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed’s campaign cries “racism” after sister’s alleged posts contradict his claim that his family has no ties to the Muslim Brotherhood

Categories

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • News
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
Currently Playing

© 2023 Waco Journal

  • Local News
  • Crime
  • News
  • COVID-19
  • Texas
  • Education
  • Politics
No Result
View All Result