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South Texas Businesses Struggle to Find Workers as Immigration Arrests Surge
South Texas businesses along the Texas-Mexico border struggle with worker shortages amid a steep rise in immigration arrests, affecting construction and farming sectors in…
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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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Chinese Auto Parts Manufacturer Picks North Carolina for First U.S. Factory, 300 Jobs
A Chinese automotive parts maker is opening its first U.S. factory in Landis, North Carolina, investing $50 million and creating up to 500 jobs…
Isaias Leaves More Than 750,000 Without Power After Striking Florida
Hurricane Isaias, striking Florida's Panhandle as a Category 2 storm, left over 750,000 without power across Florida and Alabama. Flooding and wind damage impacted…
Florida’s Amendment 3 Could Save Homeowners Thousands, but Raise Questions About Local Services
Florida voters will decide whether to raise homestead exemptions, saving homeowners money but reducing funds for local services. The change would cut billions from…
Blue Origin Plans $554 Million Texas Factory, Bringing More Than 2,000 Jobs
Blue Origin is investing $554 million to build a satellite manufacturing hub in Hutto, Texas. The project will bring over 2,000 jobs and contribute…
Three Southern States Sue to Stop Abortion Pills From Crossing State Lines
Louisiana, Alabama, and Arkansas have filed lawsuits to stop abortion pills from being prescribed across state lines. The legal challenges target protections in New…
Houston ISD Enrollment Drop Is Deeper Than Expected, Putting More Pressure on School Budgets
Houston’s public school district now expects a sharper enrollment decline than first estimated, creating budget pressures. The trend reflects wider regional shifts affecting schools.
Arizona Opens Aerospace Training Center Built to Serve 1,000 Students a Year
Arizona launched the Future48 Aerospace & Defense Workforce Accelerator in Mesa, designed to train up to 1,000 students annually for aerospace manufacturing careers near…
Tropical Storm Isaias Could Become First Hurricane of 2026 Before Gulf Coast Landfall
Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast. Heavy…
Heavy-Equipment Technician Shortage Opens a Career Path Across the Sun Belt
A shortage of heavy-equipment technicians in the Sun Belt is creating career opportunities in construction and farm equipment repair. Apprenticeships and technical training provide…
Rebuild Manufacturing Plans 150 New Jobs in Rock Hill, With Factory Opening Expected in November
Rebuild Manufacturing will open a new advanced manufacturing facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina, creating 150 skilled jobs. The $20 million expansion supports aerospace,…
Migration Wave Reached Beyond Big Cities to Smaller Sun Belt Communities
A recent migration wave is reaching smaller Sun Belt cities such as Knoxville, Tennessee, bringing diverse newcomers and new challenges for schools and housing…