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Application deadline extended for disaster unemployment assistance for Counties Impacted by Severe Weather Events between April and June

Fri, 07/19/2024 - 10:35am

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has received federal approval to extend the deadline for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) applications relating to the severe weather events that

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MCC’s Adult Education & Literacy program receives grant funding

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 11:09am

McLennan Community College’s Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) program was recently awarded an $8,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF).

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Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heat

Sun, 07/14/2024 - 8:03am

A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported.

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Deadline approaching for funds from American Rescue Plan Act

Sat, 07/13/2024 - 8:03am

Falls County Commissioners Court met at the County Courthouse in Marlin on July 8. Commissioners present were Milton Albright (Pct. 1), Jason Willberg (Pct. 3) and Nita Wuebker (Pct. 4). F.A.