Texas Leads Nation in Job Creation

Texas led the nation in job creation over the previous 12 months, adding 192,100 nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The state’s 1.4% rate of growth surpassed the national rate by 0.2%.

Last month, the number of Texans in the civilian labor force (15,778,500)—and those actively working (15,137,500)—reached all-time highs. The state’s 4.1% unemployment rate beat the national average of 4.2%. Midland’s 2.9% unemployment rate is the lowest in Texas.

In a press release, Gov. Greg Abbott praised the state’s “booming economy and highly skilled workforce,” touting pending legislation to increase public school funding and expand career and technical training programs.

Kidd, Thompson Reflect on Mavericks’ Season

A year after going to the NBA Finals, the Dallas Mavericks lost more than half of their games and were eliminated from playoff contention Friday night. However, during a post-game press conference, head coach Jason Kidd said the Mavericks had an “incredible season.”

“When you look at the injuries that we’ve had, the change, for us to even be here playing in this game tonight, it’s incredible,” he explained.

Mavericks’ perimeter threat Klay Thompson, on the other hand, acknowledged it was a “tumultuous” season. Thompson signed a three-year contract with the Mavericks as a free agent last summer.

When asked if he would have made that decision if he had known Luka Doncic would be traded this year, Thompson said, “That’s kind of a ridiculous question because I don’t own a time machine. I’m here in Dallas, and I’m looking forward to the future.”

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➤ Several potential tornadoes were spotted throughout North Texas on Saturday night, and damage has been reported in Parker, Jack, Montague, and Hood counties. The National Weather Service will be in the region today to survey the storm’s impact. (See Photos)

➤ Fredericksburg: A local animal shelter revealed that a cross-eyed calico cat named Pepper was removed from the Pioneer Memorial Library because someone complained that the feline could trigger visitors’ allergies. An online petition protesting Pepper’s eviction has garnered over 7,500 signatures. (More)

➤ Austin: The city’s $25 million “wishbone” pedestrian bridge across Lady Bird Lake is taking shape. The unique design was submitted by a member of the community. (Watch Video)

➤ U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has introduced legislation that would allow victims of terrorism to sue organizations like the United Nations Relief and Works Agency that provide material support to recognized terror groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. (More)

➤ Texas Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian said starting quarterback Arch Manning is more like his grandfather Archie than his uncles Peyton and Eli, citing an athleticism that makes Arch a potent rushing threat. (See Details)

➤ Houston: Aerospace company Lunar Resources announced it has extracted oxygen from simulated moon dust, demonstrating a process that could be used to provide breathable air and building materials for extraterrestrial colonies. (More)

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