Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Exceeds 15.3 Million

Texas’ civilian labor force reached a new record-high total in June, marking the 6th consecutive month of growth. After adding 49,100 people over the month, Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new high of 15,311,500 in June.

Sunflowers and STEAM

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

Secretary Nelson Encourages Texans to Consider Serving as Election Poll Workers

On National Poll Worker Recruitment Day, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson encourages interested Texans to engage with the election process by signing up to be a poll worker.

RANDOM NOTES

1. A while back, I wrote about ROAD RUNNERS that had at one time been rather numerous in this area but seem now to be disappearing. One had arrived on our patio and was chasing a Iarge insect. I asked for help sighting any more still around the Forney area.

How To Help STEM Students Fulfill Their Potential

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) classes are now integral components of students’ educations. Increasingly students are drawn to STEM education, including pursuing STEM pathways in high school, because of the doors such an education can open in the future.

Insurance Rates Could Climb For Some Texas Coastal Homeowners, Businesses

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, the state’s insurer of last resort for homes and businesses on the Gulf Coast, will consider raising rates as climate change increases the chances of more severe storms and damages become more costly.

TPWD Releases 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division released the billionth hatchery- produced fingerling into Texas coastal waters.

Are You A Mosquito Magnet? Science Says You Might Be

If you feel like you’re the victim of itchy mosquito bites more often than others, it may not be all in your head. Sonja Swiger, Ph.D.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Do you worry about running out of money during your retirement years? If so, how can you help prevent this from happening? In the first place, if you have this type of fear, you’re far from alone.

The Importance of Free Play

The National Education Association notes that recess and free play are critical to the development of students in grades pre-K through eighth grade.