Posted on: May 12, 2022
Texas continues to lead the nation in an economic resurgence and remains one of the strongest and most diverse economies in the nation. Below is a snapshot of the state's economic status:
- Texas unemployment rate is 4.3%. (Texas W...
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Posted on: April 8, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
At the entrance of Eagles Landing Business Park, dirt is moving on the construction of its newest tenant.
Crews are excavating land for the new Omega Research Inc. facility. It will be the third company to build at ...
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Posted on: April 15, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
Decatur formally welcomed the newest tenant to Eagles Landing Business Park Wednesday.
The city, Decatur Economic Development Corporation and Decatur Chamber of Commerce celebrated with a groundbreaking for Omega Re...
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Posted on: June 10, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
Wise County is quickly closing in on $5 million in sales tax collections with three months left in the fiscal year.
The county received $571,437 for its June disbursement from the Texas Comptroller, pushing its tall...
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Posted on: May 28, 2022
Entegris is hiring in Decatur, TX. Check out their upcoming Hiring Event on June 14th from 8am-7pm at the Decatur Conference Center.
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Posted on: June 15, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: June 15, 2022
CONTACT: Kevin Holzbog, 940-393-0350, kevin@decaturtx.org
DECATUR EDC RECOGNIZES OUTGOING BOARD SECRETARY AND WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBER (DECATUR, TEXAS) – At a regular meeting of the Dec...
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Posted on: March 18, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
The City of Decatur completed its bond sale Tuesday, receiving $33.6 million for capital improvements.
The Decatur City Council last month approved the sale of the nearly $34 million in bonds to pay for a series of ...
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Posted on: March 25, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
The Decatur Economic Development Corporation approved a performance agreement Wednesday for one of the community’s longtime iconic manufacturers to expand.
The Decatur EDC approved an incentive agreement f...
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Posted on: March 11, 2022
By Angela Woellner | Texas Workforce Commission
In January, Texas added 29,000 total nonagricultural jobs, making gains in 20 of the last 21 months. For the month, the state exceeded the previous record employment level set in December 2021 by reaching 13,...
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Posted on: March 28, 2022
Texas continues to lead the nation in an economic resurgence and remains one of the strongest and most diverse economies in the nation. Below is a snapshot of the state's economic status:
- Texas unemployment rate is 4.7%. (Texas Workforce Commissio...
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Posted on: January 21, 2022
Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the state of Texas smashed another all-time record for job creation by reaching 13,059,600 total jobs, surpassing all previous employment highs. Texas employers...
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Posted on: March 1, 2022
Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference where he announced that Texas has won Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for a record-shattering tenth year in a row. The award ...
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Posted on: March 11, 2022
Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today touted the Lone Start State's booming economy and world-class, diverse workforce during the "Why Texas?" fireside chat on economic development in Austi...
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Posted on: March 17, 2022
Office of the Texas Governor | Greg Abbott | Press Release
Governor Greg Abbott today held a roundtable at Pieper-Houston Electric to discuss Texas’ strong business climate and its continuing rapid growth. Representative Lacey Hull, Annie Spilman...
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Posted on: January 14, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
2021 was a big year for the local economy. Along with record sales taxes rolling, the county saw growth in industry and retail, bringing added revenue and even more importantly, jobs.
One of the area&r...
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
As its business continues to grow, Entegris POCO Materials is looking to add to its roster at its manufacturing headquarters in Decatur.
The world-class supplier of advanced materials and process solutions for the s...
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Posted on: January 5, 2022
Whether you need entry-level employees, skilled technical workers or professionals with years o...
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Posted on: January 12, 2022
Don’t miss the opportunity to grow into greatness this summer with an internship at Entegris!
As a student you are able to collaborate on projects, build through professional networking and have fun through give-back programs. ...
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Posted on: January 24, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
The Decatur, Texas economy continues to grow with a 22.33% year-over-year sales tax increase for January. Decatur collected $481,937 this month compared to $393,953 one year ago. Decatur EDC receives 1/3 of this sa...
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Posted on: February 11, 2022
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
Wise County broke its record for sales tax collections in a month for a second time in less than year, with the February disbursement this week.
Wise County received $663,353 off its half-cent levy. The tally shatte...
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Posted on: January 28, 2022
By Sneha Dey | The Texas Tribune
The Texas labor market appears to have rebounded from the pandemic, with rapid population growth driving a demand for jobs.
The state ended 2021 with about 13.06 million nonagricultural jobs — a...
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Posted on: February 23, 2022
Decatur Economic Development Corporation received the Texas Economic Development Council “2021 Economic Excellence Recognition” award last week in Sugar Land, Texas.
The award is given to economic development organiz...
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Posted on: February 25, 2022
Decatur EDC is very pleased to announce that Omega Research, Inc. is locating in Eagles Landing Business Park in Decatur, Texas! Omega Research is an aerospace testing laboratory operation that will increase prosperity in our community by creating quality...
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Posted on: December 17, 2021
Texas Reaches New Employment High of 12,998,200 Jobs, Surpassing Pre-Pandemic Employment Level
AUSTIN - The Texas labor market has surpassed its previous pre-pandemic employment high in February 2020 of 12,970,000 jobs by reaching 12,998,200 total nonagric...
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Posted on: December 22, 2021
By Brian Knox | Wise County Messenger
With student growth forecasted to be between 2 and 3.5 percent in the next 10 years, Decatur ISD could see enrollment top 4,000 students in four years and nearly 4,800 students in a decade.
Current enrollment is around 3...
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Posted on: December 27, 2021
By Kristen Tribe| Wise County Messenger
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce and local business partners are kicking off Leadership Decatur — a new program to cultivate and motivate community leaders. Each year 15 people will be chosen to take part in...
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Posted on: December 15, 2021
Whether you need entry-level employees, skilled technical workers or professionals with years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to interact with, interview and hire the talent you need at our Virtual Career Fair.
Workforce Solutions for N...
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Posted on: August 16, 2021
Weatherford College President Tod Allen Farmer has appointed Kristin McLaughlin as executive dean of the WC Wise County campus. McLaughlin has served as WCWC’s coordinator of workforce education since the fall of 2017. “Kristin McLaugh...
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Posted on: September 10, 2021
Lauren Salois | Wise County Messenger
Jeremiah Greene and his company Crown Fabrication & Design LLC have created a to-scale metal replica of the Twin Towers and put it on display in Decatur Town Square on the corner of Main and Trinity Streets.
The 9/...
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Posted on: August 25, 2021
Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
After making a few remarks, Wise County Judge J.D. Clark flung open the doors Monday and welcomed in the public to see the newly remodeled County Court Center.
The year-long remodel of the former First National Bank bu...
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Posted on: September 1, 2021
Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
Enrollments are up at a majority of Wise County school districts in the first few weeks of the school year.
Alvord, Decatur, Paradise and Slidell all saw significant increases to start the new school year.
Decatur had a...
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Posted on: November 17, 2021
Decatur ISD is a leader in the area of Career & Technical Education (CTE) within our region. Decatur ISD continues to expand offerings allowing for students within our district to be educated, trained and prepared to begin a successful career upon gra...
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Posted on: November 10, 2021
The Texas economy continues to recover from the impacts of the global pandemic and remains one of the strongest and most diverse economies in the nation. Below is a snapshot of the state's economic status:
- Texas gained 95,800 nonfarm job...
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Posted on: November 15, 2021
By Joshua Hoggard | My High Plains
The Texas Workforce Commission recently announced they will be providing aid to an industry hit perhaps harder than any other by COVID-19.
TWC is providing extra help to the service industry by providing 12 months...
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Posted on: October 13, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott today invited Texas employers, veterans, and military families to participate in the tenth annual Hiring Red, White & You! statewide veterans hiring fair on Thursday, November 4. This event will be held in-person and virtually in ...
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Posted on: October 21, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the formation of the National Semiconductor Centers Texas Task Force, which will coordinate the development of a proposal to the U.S. Department of Commerce with the intention of making the Lone Star State the future s...
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Posted on: August 18, 2021
By Richard Greene | Wise County Messenger
The new boom times are continuing in Wise County.
After a strong spring, the Wise County economy rolled right into summer, according to figures from the Texas Comptroller.
In the August disbursements, which is for sa...
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Posted on: October 1, 2021
By Kristen Tribe | Wise County Messenger
Biggar Hat Store is moving its straw hat production to Decatur with the help of the Economic Development Corp.
Founded in 2013 by Jeff Biggars, its storefront and site for felt hat production is on the Deca...
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Posted on: September 24, 2021
NRS is hosting a Job Fair on October 5th and October 7th from 4pm to 6pm at the NRS Ranch. Join them at the job fair to apply for open positions.
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Posted on: October 27, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thom Lambert, former Executive Director of the Decatur EDC. His “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 at 2 p.m. at t...
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Posted on: November 5, 2021
Today we celebrate the life of
Thom Lambert, former longtime Executive Director of Decatur EDC. Thom knew the value of public service and leaves an enduring legacy of increased prosperity for families and businesses of the Decatur area.
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Posted on: September 3, 2021
Who doesn't get excited about a new fire truck?! Decatur, Tx is investing in the safety of citizens and businesses. This video highlights the "small town benefits" of Decatur, where people from across the community gather to support eac...
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Posted on: July 30, 2021
Another reputable manufacturing company in the Decatur-area is hiring quality jobs.
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Posted on: July 15, 2021
Imperial Group is hosting a Job Fair on Friday, July 16th from 11am-3pm at 2188 US 380 E. in Decatur. Multiple positions available on all shifts. If you cannot make the job fair, you can call to schedule your appointment at 940-393-4600.
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Posted on: December 10, 2020
Check out The Wright House Arts now open on the square in Decatur, TX. They showcase local artist work, plus offer lots of great hands on activities and classes.
- Paint Your Own Pottery Parties and Walk-Ins Welcome,
- Small Group Pottery & Painti...
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