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FedEx Plans $54.5 Million Expansion Near Houston, With 300 Jobs
FedEx is expanding its Cypress operations with a $54.5 million processing center designed for larger shipments. The project will add 300 jobs and is…
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Sun Belt America follows the population shifts reshaping the South and Southwest, from migration and housing to jobs, education, development and the changing suburbs where much of America’s growth is taking place.
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Scout Motors Suppliers Plan 200 Jobs and $82 Million in South Carolina Expansions
Seven auto parts manufacturers will invest $82 million and create 200 jobs in South Carolina to supply Scout Motors’ assembly plant. The expansions focus…
Lockheed Martin Plans 2,000 Texas Jobs and $300 Million Grand Prairie Expansion
Lockheed Martin will invest $300 million to expand its Grand Prairie facility, adding manufacturing space and 2,000 new jobs statewide. Automated production with Hadrian…
Briggs Distilling Opens in Texas Hill Country With Rainwater Whiskey and Room for Families
Briggs Distilling Co. launched a 9,000-square-foot venue in Driftwood, Texas, offering whiskey made with local rainwater, live music, and amenities for families and pets.
Buc-ee’s Eyes Second North Carolina Location Along I-95 in Rocky Mount
Buc-ee’s aims to open a new travel center in Rocky Mount near I-95 and N.C. Highway 4, with a neighborhood meeting set for October…
Immigration Fears Cancel San Antonio’s 20-Year Día de los Muertos Tradition
San Antonio’s Woodlawn Lake Día de los Muertos celebration, held for 20 years, is canceled this year over fears of immigration enforcement. Other major…
Sun Belt States Are Adding Jobs, but Finding One Is Getting Harder
Several Sun Belt states have added jobs over the past year, yet hiring rates have declined. Employers keep current workers but hire less often,…
North Carolina Defense Contractor Plans $95 Million Factory, 423 New Jobs Near Charlotte
Corvid Technologies plans a $95 million expansion for a new factory near Charlotte to create 423 jobs, doubling its Mooresville workforce. The company will…
Florida Faces Long Recovery After Hurricane Isaias as Thousands Remain Without Power and Emergency Aid Opens
Days after Hurricane Isaias hit Florida's Gulf Coast, power restoration is progressing while emergency food distribution and support services expand across affected counties.
Dental Hygienist Shortage Exposes Wide Gaps Across the Sun Belt
The Sun Belt’s dental hygienist workforce is growing but unevenly spread. Many counties lack providers, while planned retirements add pressure. These shortages risk limiting…
Logistics Company to Add 150 Jobs in Texas With 340,000-Square-Foot Expansion Near San Antonio
Hollingsworth Logistics is adding 150 jobs and consolidating its operations near San Antonio with a new 340,000-square-foot warehouse at Park35. The expansion will retain…
Anti-Sharia Bills Surge Across U.S. as States Debate Religious Law
A record number of anti-Sharia bills are being introduced across the United States as states debate religious freedom and legal protections. Critics warn of…