In 2024, employers in the Abilene Business Daily publication area filed 645 H-2A petitions, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. met with Texas rural healthcare stakeholders in a roundtable discussion, followed by a press conference, to…
Six schools in North Central Texas will receive over $1.6 million in career training grants, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott.
IAM Union Local 2003 organized its third annual “Stakes at the Gate” political forum on August 16, drawing union members, community leaders, and residents from across Alabama.
The Winpisinger Center has opened applications for the 2026 Chris Wagoner Memorial Leadership Grant, with a submission deadline of November 30.
IAM Union Midwest Territory leaders, including General Vice President Sam Cicinelli and Local 701 Directing Business Representative Mark Grasseschi, recently visited C. Cretors & Company in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Despite a range of challenges, including geopolitical tensions and tariffs, the Texas labor market has remained steady and is showing improvement in several sectors.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission have announced a Film Friendly Texas Workshop scheduled for Thursday, October 16, in Odessa.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed three pieces of legislation aimed at improving public health in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings in Texas to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff.
Brazos Midland Processing, LLC has been named a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed three bills into law aimed at protecting Texas from perceived threats posed by foreign adversaries, including Russia, Iran, and China.
The International Labor Communications Association (ILCA) will hold its biennial convention in New Orleans from November 18 to 20, 2025.
Governor Greg Abbott has updated the agenda for the second special session of the Texas Legislature, focusing on measures aimed at law enforcement protections and election procedures.
In July, the National Center for the Middle Market at Ohio State University reported that there were about 200,000 middle market companies in the United States in 2024.
Texans affected by severe storms and flooding in the Hill Country have until September 4, 2025, to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), according to a reminder issued by Governor…
Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for Texas Legislature’s Special Session #2.
State-of-the-art Acela high-speed trains built by members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have started regular service on Amtrak’s Northeast Rail Corridor.
Pape-Dawson, an engineering firm established in Austin in 2005, has marked two decades of operations in the city.
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Film Commission will hold a Film Friendly Texas Workshop in Odessa on October 16.
The U.S. Census Bureau will release three key reports next month that provide national statistics on income, poverty, and health insurance coverage for 2024.
The IAM Wood Pulp & Paper Council (WPPC) held its annual Chillin’ & Grillin’ for GDA Virtual BBQ Competition this year, raising more than $20,000 for Guide Dogs of America…
CapMetro has begun work on its Transit Plan 2035, which will guide the development of Central Texas’ transit network for the next five to ten years.
Samsung has announced a $1 million donation to support relief and recovery efforts following recent floods in Texas.
BB Living Easton Park is set to mark the opening of its new residential community in Austin with a grand event on August 16.
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