(Washington-AP) -- The government says businesses added more
than 300-thousand jobs last month, the biggest jobs creation number
in four years. It is some long-awaited good news on the nation's job market. The Labor Department says the unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a point to five-point-seven percent as more people searched for
work. Employers added jobs in nearly all major categories. The
services-producing industry added 230-thousand jobs, including in
the retail trade. Construction and government jobs also expanded
briskly. For the first time in 44 months, manufacturing didn't cut jobs. The government also revised upward payrolls estimates for both January and February. In reaction to the news, stock market futures have risen sharply, indicating a good day for stock investors.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
