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Jan 27, 2010
Schlitterbahn plans $60 million Cedar Park resort
The city of Cedar Park Thursday is expected to announce plans for a new Schlitterbahn Waterpark and resort.
Jan 19, 2010
Embassy Suites San Marcos honored
Embassy Suites San Marcos – Hotel, Spa and Conference Center received the Employer Award of Excellence from the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area at the Texas Workforce Commission's (TWC) 13th Annual Texas Workforce Conference in Grapevine.
Jan 15, 2010
Texas Back to Work Offers $15 Million to Texas Employers
Incentives available for hiring out-of-work Texans
Dec 29, 2009
More employers to boost hiring in 2010
Job seekers may get some reprieve in the new year, according to a study released by a job search company Tuesday.
Dec 28, 2009
Landing a Job of the Future Takes a Two-Track Mind
Career Experts Say Positions in Growing Fields Will Require an In-Demand Degree Coupled With Skills in Emerging Trends.
Dec 16, 2009
TWC Alerts Unemployment Claimants of Text Message Scam
Some Texas unemployment claimants report receiving fraudulent text messages that claim to originate from TWC requesting confidential information or advising them to call a special phone number to reactivate benefits.
May 7, 2009
Swine Flu Information for Child Care Providers, Foster Parents, and Relative Caregivers
This document provides updated interim guidance for schools and childcare facilities regarding the prevention of the spread of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.
Apr 29, 2009
Swine Flu Information for Child Care Providers - Texas DFPS
Texas day care providers may continue to operate at their discretion but are urged to follow guidance published by the Texas Department of State Health Services to reduce the likelihood of the spread of Swine Flu.
Apr 28, 2009
Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Information for Child Care Providers - Texas DHHS
CDC has identified cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection in people from several states including California, Kansas, Texas, New York and Ohio. CDC is working with local and state health agencies to investigate these cases. It has been determined that this virus is spreading from human to human.  Child care providers in community based child care programs in all settings including both center-based and family child care programs should follow these guidelines.

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