Texas adds 36,600 jobs in October as unemployment falls
Texas employers added 36,600 total nonfarm jobs in October bringing the year total to 277,400. The October job gains come as the state unemployment rate drops to 6.6 percent from 6.8 percent, well below the national rate of 7.9 percent. Education and health services led monthly gains with 13,700 jobs, while construction rose by 13,600. Midland MSA posted the lowest October unemployment at 3.3 percent, Odessa 3.9 percent, and Amarillo 4.3 percent.
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Evans earns Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB
Airman Cody E. Evans graduated from eight weeks of basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. The program covered discipline, core values, fitness and basic warfare skills with four college credits through the Community College of the Air Force. Evans is the son of Robin Morris of Crosby.
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Navy Seaman Recruit Fallon Bogany Completes Boot Camp
Fallon Bogany, granddaughter of George and Johnetta Hunt of Anahuac, finished eight weeks of Navy basic training at Great Lakes. The program covered naval customs first aid firefighting water safety shipboard and aircraft operations with a final Battle Stations exercise to test warrior skills and Navy core values. Bogany is a 2011 graduate of Anahuac High School.
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Harris County 2012 property tax bills go online and by mail
Harris County appraisal district mails more than 900000 property tax bills for 2012 and most remaining accounts will be sent to mortgage companies and fiduciaries electronically. Total 2012 taxes are expected to exceed 4.6 billion, payable by January 31, 2013, with December 31 for federal deduction purposes if paid. Online, by mail, in person at 15 branches, or via 713-368-CARD are accepted, with e-bill options and electronic delivery for 2013 available.
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Chambers County Historical Essay Contest Seeks Students
Chambers County Historical Commission invites 7th to 12th graders to submit essays on Texas history for 2012 2013. Rules require typed pages with specified margins and references. deadlines April 5 2013 for entries, winners receive trophies and a United States Savings Bond.
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