Quantcast
breaking news

Webcast: Abilene's May Unemployment Numbers

By: Ron Rosseau and Monica Tassoni
Updated: June 15, 2012
watch video
About 4,700 people who wanted to work in Abilene last month didn't have jobs in May.

The Texas Workforce Commission this morning released the employment rate for last month, with Abilene's May unemployment rate coming in at 5.7 percent.

The state agency lists the Abilene civilian labor force at 82,400 workers, but the report indicates that the Abilene civilian labor force has lost 2,000 workers since last year.

The Workforce Commission reports that the Texas economy added about 12,500 workers last month.

For more headlines and weather, watch the embedded webcast.

Comments

Readers Feel...

hello
Related Content

The City of Abilene and Taylor County has started a storm shelter registration program, which will help emergency responders provide aid to residents that may become injured or trapped in shelters....

We've all seen the damage that the storms can leave behind. But for tree services in Abilene, this time of year is like hitting the jackpot. KRBC visited a north side business that is now recovering...

Some doctors have started prescribing acupuncture as a means of treating concussions.  ...

When most of us catch a bad cold, we usually rest and perhaps take some medication to recover quickly. But one Abilene woman who suffers from an immune system disorder says when she catches a bug,...

Drought conditions have not improved across the Big Country, despite short-term rainfall relief....

Weekend cruisers show off their cars to help raise money for MDA...

The Abilene City Council voted on Thursday and came to a unanimous decision to amend zoning laws for head shops, only allowing them in industrialized zoned areas....

Polls open Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m....

It's been about five months since the death of a homeless woman, who was hit by a car on North 1st Street, as the driver wasn't able to see her. However, efforts don't seem to be working to keep...

After about two decades with the same logo and vehicle design, the Brownwood Police Department looks to its own team for a new look....

 
Find Articles Here
 
Start
      Page 1 of 719
 
Search BigCountryHomepage.com