Texas grant program aimed at tourism-related COVID losses
Applications for a new grant program with awards of up to $20,000 for qualifying travel and tourism-related businesses and organizations will open Feb. 1.
Texas leads U.S. in job creation
Texas led the nation in job growth in 2022, adding 650,100 positions, which not only was the largest total increase in jobs added but also claimed the highest percent of seasonally adjusted total non-farm jobs added over the year at 5.0 percent.
State jobless rate drops to 3.9 percent
The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined for the first time in three months, dropping to 3.9 percent for December.
Paris Bakery to open in new county courthouse
Having to visit the county courthouse might be a bitter necessity, but when it’s finally open to the public, folks will have something sweet to look forward to.
Valley International Airport continues to boast big passenger numbers
HARLINGEN — Passenger numbers remained strong at Valley International Airport in November, with 39,015 enplanements, a 22.2 percent increase compared to the same month last year.
De la Garza celebrates 50 years at Bahnman Realty
Weslaco to get Texas Roadhouse restaurant
Businesses continue to develop in Weslaco, with economic development leaders announcing Texas Roadhouse as the anchor tenant for Shops at N Bridge, officials said in a news release.