Researchers studied 1,584 U.S. data centers that opened from 2000 to 2023 and found they created 1,000 to 1,300 jobs in their counties on average, mostly in supporting industries, with jobs appearing several years after opening.
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ConocoPhillips, an oil and gas company headquartered in Houston, announced layoffs affecting employees and contractors at its Canadian operations. The company did not disclose the number of positions cut.
ConocoPhillips, oil and gas company announcing layoffs; Dennis Nuss, ConocoPhillips spokesperson; Ryan Lance, ConocoPhillips chief executive
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
Carrier Global Corporation announced a plan to invest more than $600 million in a new manufacturing and engineering center in north Fort Worth. The facility will span over 1 million square feet and create 1,500 jobs, with operations expected to begin in 2027.
City will receive $7.3 million in net new taxes as part of the tax abatement agreement.
Carrier Global Corporation, company investing in Fort Worth facility; Mattie Parker, Fort Worth Mayor; David Gitlin, Carrier Chairman and CEO and 2 more
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
Amazon announced it will hire 26,500 workers in Texas for the holiday season, including more than 2,500 in San Antonio and 3,000 in Austin. The company will also expand healthcare coverage to seasonal employees working at least 30 hours per week starting at the beginning of the year.
$20 per hour for starting wage for full-time and seasonal employees
Amazon, employer hiring workers for holiday season; Allie Payne, Amazon spokesperson
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
A University of Houston poll found that a large majority of likely Texas voters expressed concern about data centers' impact on electricity prices, water supply, and power outages. The poll showed sharp partisan differences in views on data centers.
University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs, Conducted poll; Mark Jones, Rice University Baker Institute political science professor and co-author of report; Gov. Greg Abbott, Governor; directed state environmental regulators to halt data center permits and 2 more
Reported by 8 outletsOnly right-leaning outlets reported thisFound via Google News
HyProMag USA completed an independent pre-feasibility study evaluating expansion of its planned rare earth magnet manufacturing platform in Texas. The study supports three new plants plus a centralized hub in addition to the company's first plant at Northlake.
US$1.85 billion to US$2.06 billion for incremental post-tax net present value (NPV)
HyProMag USA LLC, company announcing completion of pre-feasibility study; PegasusTSI Inc., study conductor; BBA USA Inc., study conductor and 1 more
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
Houston-area private employers cut 7,300 jobs in September 2026, the second-largest decline for that month since 1990. Losses spread across major industries including Leisure and Hospitality, Professional and Business Services, and Trade, Transportation and Utilities. Government added 12,100 jobs.
33,600 for jobs added over the year
Mohammad Ahmadizadeh, Economist at Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast; Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast, Employment reporting organization
Reported by 3 outletsFound via Google News
Bell Textron announced a purchase order for a Bell 407GXi helicopter to HALO-Flight, a Texas-based nonprofit air medical provider serving South Texas. This aircraft marks the seventh IFR-equipped Bell 407GXi for the HALO fleet.
Bell Textron Inc., aircraft manufacturer announcing purchase order; HALO-Flight, nonprofit air medical provider purchasing aircraft; Lane Evans, managing director, North America, Bell and 1 more
Reported by 2 outletsFound via Google News
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas released its monthly Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey on Oct. 23, showing manufacturing production and new orders grew more slowly in October while overall business outlook improved.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, released manufacturing survey
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