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Monday, April 08, 2013  Texas Workforce Solutions in Cameron County gathered with mayors from across the county to discuss opportunities available to them.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013  Research conducted by the Texas Workforce Solutions states that Hidalgo, Starr County and Willacy County remain the highest in unemployment, a rate of 12.1%.  Despite the alarming numbers, Workforce Solutions says the jobs are here.

Monday, March 11, 2013  District 40 State Rep. Terry Canales is calling out Fox News host Bill O'Reilly after making what Canales calls ignorant claims about the people of South Texas.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Should there be a limit on how much tax payers dollars can be given to someone on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program?

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Two new bills would make it difficult for people who get government assistance to buy for junk food and energy drinks for their kids.

Sunday, October 21, 2012  Texas Workforce Solutions said that the unemployment rate in Texas dropped to 6.8 percent in September.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Texas Workforce Solutions Cameron Executive Director Pat Hobbs said Tuesday, that the current unemployment rate in Cameron County is 11.1 percent.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011  Economic experts say that the Rio Grande Valley is a leader n job creation but unemployment rates remain high throughout the region.

Monday, May 09, 2011  The economic crisis has been tough on everybody and cuts to state and federal programs are everywhere.