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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...
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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...
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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...
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Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Edges Down in February WACO, Texas — New data from TexasLMI.com shows the Heart of Texas regional unemployment rate at 4.2% in February 2026, a slight decrease from 4.3% in January. The total includes 7,797 individuals currently...
Employer Spotlight: Mighty Wash
When it comes to keeping vehicles shining and customers smiling, Mighty Wash knows that great service starts with a great team. Mighty Wash has...
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Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Reaches 4.3% in January 2026 WACO, Texas — According to the latest data from TexasLMI.com, the Heart of Texas regional unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in January 2026, up from 3.7% in December. The rate reflects 7,839 residents actively...
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Heart of Texas Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.7% in December 2025 WACO, Texas — According to the latest data from TexasLMI.com, the Heart of Texas regional unemployment rate was 3.7% in December 2025, down from 4.1% in November. The rate reflects 6,784 residents...
Employer Spotlight: Cambria Hotel
Employer Spotlight: Cambria Hotel Cambria Hotel Waco University Riverfront is an upscale hotel near Downtown Waco, close to Baylor...