The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 12.8 percent in April. Lubbock's unemployment rate increased to 9.9 percent. Similar increases were seen all over West Texas, including El Paso's 14.8 percent and Odessa's 13.5 percent
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas unemployment rate held steady in May at 4.4 percent.
The Texas Workforce Commission on Friday reported the statewide jobless average last month remained the same as the April figure. Nationwide unemployment for May was 4...