News
Staying informed is staying ahead. Join our newsletter to be the first to know about news-worthy updates.
At a Glance: Limestone County
Opportunity is taking shape across Limestone County as communities, employers, educators and local organizations work together to support growth and strengthen the local economy. In our latest At a Glance feature, local experts share how workforce development,...
Heart of Texas Sees Lower Unemployment, Fewer Waco Jobs
Heart of Texas Sees Lower Unemployment, Fewer Waco Jobs The Heart of Texas region saw its unemployment rate ease to 4.1% in September, down from the previous month’s 4.4%, according to the latest data published by TexasLMI.com. A total of 7,517 individuals in the...
Employer Spotlight: Limestone Medical Center
At Limestone Medical Center, meaningful work and a family-first culture go hand in hand. The organization takes pride in creating a workplace where employees can build rewarding careers, serve their community, and still prioritize what matters most outside of work....
Labor Market Information News Release
Unemployment Rate for the Heart of Texas Continues to Decline WACO, Texas — The Heart of Texas unemployment rate continued to decline in August, edging down to 4.4%, compared with 4.7% in July, according to the latest data from TexasLMI.com. Of the region’s...
Labor Market Information News Release
Unemployment Rate for the Heart of Texas Sees Slight Decline WACO, Texas — The Heart of Texas unemployment rate saw a slight decline in July, falling to 4.6% from 4.7% in June, according to the latest data from TexasLMI.com. The regional labor force included 8,421...
Labor Market Information News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.0% WACO, Texas — According to the latest data from TexasLMI.com, the unemployment rate for the Heart of Texas increased by 0.3 percentage points in May, reaching 4.0%. This rate was comprised of 7,336 individuals seeking...
2026 MC3 Graduates Ready for Apprenticeships
WACO, Texas — Seven students celebrated their graduation from the fully funded Multi-Craft Core Curriculum, also known as MC3, Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program, during the MC3 Graduation and Signing Day on Friday, June 12. The two-week training program provided...
Labor Market Information News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Edges Down in April WACO, Texas — The Heart of Texas regional unemployment rate held relatively steady in April 2026 at 3.7%, according to the latest data from TexasLMI.com. The rate reflects a slight improvement from 3.8% recorded in...
2026 YES! Expo Brings Career Exploration to Life for More Than 1,700 Students
WACO, Texas — More than 1,700 high school students from across the Heart of Texas explored their futures at the 2026 YES! Expo on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at BASE at Extraco Events Center. The YES! Expo brought together 131 local employers, colleges, and training...
Labor Market Information News Release
Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.8% in March WACO, Texas — New data from TexasLMI.com shows the Heart of Texas regional unemployment rate declined to 3.8% in March 2026, down from 4.2% in February. The region reported 6,994 individuals actively seeking...