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Texas still leads in workplace deaths among HispanicsTexas still leads in workplace deaths among Hispanics

Texas still leads in workplace deaths among Hispanics

The Lone Star State leads the nation in labor-related accidents and especially workplace deaths and injuries among Hispanics.

3 years ago
DPS increases enforcement to keep roads safe on July 4thDPS increases enforcement to keep roads safe on July 4th

DPS increases enforcement to keep roads safe on July 4th

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will be initiating two traffic safety campaigns during the…

3 years ago
TWC takes additional action to address healthcare worker shortagesTWC takes additional action to address healthcare worker shortages

TWC takes additional action to address healthcare worker shortages

Texas Workforce Commission voted to suspend multiple program rules that only allowed private sector apprenticeships and limited Skills Development Fund…

3 years ago
Texas adds additional $105.5 million for school safety, mental health initiativesTexas adds additional $105.5 million for school safety, mental health initiatives

Texas adds additional $105.5 million for school safety, mental health initiatives

This additional funding will boost actions the State of Texas has already taken to make schools safer and support the…

3 years ago
Nationwide outage impacts Texas work search websitesNationwide outage impacts Texas work search websites

Nationwide outage impacts Texas work search websites

Three work search websites in Texas are offline following a nationwide outage impacting many states’ job search websites....

3 years ago
1 in 4 traffic deaths caused by drunk drivers1 in 4 traffic deaths caused by drunk drivers

1 in 4 traffic deaths caused by drunk drivers

Analicia Zarate of Edinburg was four years old when she and her mom were headed home from church on a…

3 years ago
At least 46 people found dead in abandoned 18-wheeler in San AntonioAt least 46 people found dead in abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio

At least 46 people found dead in abandoned 18-wheeler in San Antonio

“This is nothing short of a horrific human tragedy,” San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said at a news conference near…

3 years ago
DPS identifies human remains as 2013 missing person from Midland CountyDPS identifies human remains as 2013 missing person from Midland County

DPS identifies human remains as 2013 missing person from Midland County

A genetic genealogist who examined the DNA assisted with a match that led to a distant relative. Rangers have interviewed…

3 years ago
Abbott: EPA plan will cripple oil production in Permian Basin, raise gas prices furtherAbbott: EPA plan will cripple oil production in Permian Basin, raise gas prices further

Abbott: EPA plan will cripple oil production in Permian Basin, raise gas prices further

The EPA’s process could interfere with the production of oil in Texas which could lead to skyrocketing prices at the…

3 years ago
After Supreme Court ruling, abortion largely illegal in TexasAfter Supreme Court ruling, abortion largely illegal in Texas

After Supreme Court ruling, abortion largely illegal in Texas

By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square After the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned two landmark abortion cases in…

3 years ago