Permian Basin jobs rate improves beyond Texas and U.S.
West Texas job data show the Permian Basin Workforce Development Area dropping to 6.3 percent unemployment in July from 6.5 percent in June. The region added about 2,000 in the labor force to 216,352, with 202,065 employed, outperforming Texas and national figures led by the Midland metro area where unemployment fell to 5.1 percent as over 74,000 found jobs in the period.
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Odessa area unemployment edges Permian Basin high
Texas Workforce report shows Odessa metro area with 68 percent unemployment last month, ranking third in Texas behind Midland and Amarillo. Reeves County posts the highest rate at 10.5 percent after a 4 point drop, with 39 fewer employed as the labor force shrank. In contrast, Borden County shows the lowest rate with 471 of 491 in the labor force employed.
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City assesses flood damage on San Jacinto residents
Odessa risk management teams and outside contractors evaluated water damage in the 200 block of San Jacinto Street. Officials plan next steps on aid while balancing costs and legal duties. Neighbor Kevin Mann criticizes city assurances as water remains in his home.
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City residents push for accountability after flood damage
Kevin Mann, a flood victim, says city representatives avoid responsibility. He notes his Allstate policy does not cover flood damage from water mains outside his property. Mann and his wife cannot reach their agent and have hired an attorney to explore options while repairing their home.
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