Workforce growth has been reported at 2.2 percent. This growth is seen in a specific metropolitan statistical area.
The unemployment rate for this area was also tracked. It was found to be the lowest in the state, at 3.4 percent, for the month of July.
Further details about these workforce trends can be found through the City of Midland's news updates. The source provides information on economic indicators, including unemployment rates and workforce growth.
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MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA) - A man has died after he was hit by a car while crossing a street in Midland early Wednesday morning. According to Midland police, onSept. 9, at around 6:56 a.m., officers responded to the area of East Front Street about a crash involving a pedestrian. A Ho...
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RENO, Nev. ( KOLO /Gray News) - Three deaths were reported at this year’s Burning Man festival, bringing the event’s death toll to a level organizers say is unusually high. Over the past 25 years, Burning Man has averaged one death a year. This year marks an all-time high for the...
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(Gray News) - A former Pennsylvania Catholic priest has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $740,000 from his own mother and multiple churches. Gregory Allen Madeya, 69, originally from Ukraine, was arrested on Aug. 14, in Vero Beach, Florida, the Pennsylvania Office...
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FRISCO, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - The Dallas Cowboys finished last season at 7-9-1, and after a lot of offseason changes, the expectations are high going into the 2026 season. The boys look to start 1-0 on Sunday night when they travel to face the New York Giants. Watch the video above...
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ATLANTA ( ANF /Gray News) — Georgia is set to carry out its first execution of the year next week. Convicted murderer Stacey Humphreys , 53, is scheduled for execution on Sept. 16. The 53-year-old was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori...
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GREENWOOD, Texas (KOSA) - DPS has responded to a major crash on E. Loop 250 area and I-20. According to the Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department, a major crash happened on E. Loop 250 and I-20 near Kent Kwik area. DPS officials ask to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. We w...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — A father charged with murdering his newborn daughter appears to have set up a GoFundMe page to pay for her funeral. Christopher Evans, 34, was charged with murder, felonious assault and endangering children, police announced Thursday. His daughter,...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - More details are being released about a dramatic rescue of a 15-year-old boy who nearly died while being stranded at sea for days after the fishing boat he was on overturned. The teen had been fishing for halibut along with his cousin and br...
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CADDO PARISH, La. ( KSLA /Gray News) - A Louisiana high school teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he showed inappropriate photos to a student. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) began its investigation Aug. 25 after reports of alleged...
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REEVES COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - Emergency personnel are currently at the scene of an accident that occurred on Interstate 20 between Mile Markers 31 and 32 eastbound in Reeves County. Fire responders and law enforcement are clearing the incident and urge motorists to reduce sp...
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ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) - This weekend, local boxing promotion Gorilla Heavy Hitters will be hosting its "Night of Champions" event. Multiple local boxers will be featured, showcasing West Texas talent, as Big Belt Champion and featherweight contender Conrad Martinez headlines ...
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SMITH COUNTY, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - Deputies in Texas have arrested two parents in Tyler after they left their 13-month-old in a vehicle following a day with family. Sue Ellen Rose Strizich, 26, and James Stanley Tabor, 29, were each charged with second-degree injury to a ch...
