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The Texas unemployment rate is down to new lows! “The Lone Star State continues to set new records for Texans in employment, with January’s total surpassing the record set in December,” said Texas Workforce Commission(TWC) Chairman Bryan Daniel. “Texas has added nearly 700,000 jobs since January 2021 and, while we can’t predict the future, job activity and hiring efforts by Texas employers continues to grow.” In January, Trade, Transportation, and Utilities gained 12,000 jobs over the month. Leisure and Hospitality added 5,700 positions. Also of note, information employment grew by 3,300 jobs. Signifying that businesses are growing and more people are able to earn a living and provide for themselves and their families. When more people work it also means more is getting done that benefits our Texas community. The economy and markets are always unpredictable but it is undoubtedly positive when more Texans are able to work.
Read moreI was recently listening to a podcast with Dan Mohler, who came highly recommended because of his teachings on our identity in Christ. Many of you know this is one of my favorite topics, so I was pretty excited as I listened to Dan explain this thought:
Read moreOn Monday, March 14th the intersection of Powell Street and Lubbock Road was blocked to allow a 30-wheel rig carrying an electrical control building for a power plant going from Houston to Arizona. Before the rig could go through the intersection, a convoy of workers following the rig had to move the poles up for safe passage of the electrical control building.
Read moreMarch 21: Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Dessert and Biscuits
Read moreSummer is almost here and as the weather gets warm the Brownfield Parks department is hard at work on revamping the pool that has been closed for the past two years. Originally it was closed for covid, then the next year Texas had its massive statewide freeze that left the pool needing repairs.
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