Texas led country in new jobs in 2022 as state’s unemployment rate fell below 4%
The state set a record for the number of employed people for 14 consecutive months. Full Story
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Alex Nguyen is a Columbia Journalism School-Institute for Nonprofit News reporting fellow based in Austin. She recently interned on Bloomberg News’ financial regulations team after graduating from Columbia University’s Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism. Largely raised in Vancouver, Canada, she previously reported on labor, public health, climate, politics and foreign affairs for various regional and national outlets there. Originally from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Alex also speaks Vietnamese and enjoys a good bún bò Huế.
The state set a record for the number of employed people for 14 consecutive months. Full Story
The decision from the state’s highest court would allow the TEA to move forward with its plan to replace Houston ISD’s school board members over low academic scores. Full Story
New Texas House members were sworn into office Tuesday, including some who have already made history. Full Story
The legislation closely mirrors a Florida bill passed last year, dubbed by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, which detractors say would further isolate LGBTQ students and open teachers and school districts to legal risks. Full Story
Republicans are backing legislation targeting gender-affirming care for children, classroom lessons about sexuality and drag shows. Full Story
As cities on the Texas-Mexico border continue preparing for a possible influx of migrants and Title 42 remains in limbo, a shallow spot in the Rio Grande where thousands have recently crossed became the scene of a standoff Monday. Full Story
Title 42, an emergency health order invoked at the start of the pandemic, allows immigration agents to quickly remove migrants from the country. It was scheduled to be lifted on Wednesday. Full Story
Some local leaders say they worry the changes violate state law, while residents who supported decriminalizing marijuana say the pushback disrespects democracy. Full Story
Chris Beard was hired in 2021 and is one of the University of Texas’ highest-paid employees. Full Story
A handful of the Texas-based conspiracy theorist’s companies already filed for bankruptcy. Earlier this year, a Texas jury awarded Sandy Hook parents $49 million in a defamation case against Jones. Full Story