That’s idiotic.
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Lol, what?
That was my understanding as well…but thought maybe they’ve changed the methodology and I just missed it. It seems odd to say teachers are counted as lost jobs
during summer break.
There 4-5 million K-12 teachers in the US, so
it doesn’t really add up as they say.
Only way I can resolve it is to say that 50,000
teachers did not have their contracts renewed
in the annual contract renewal over the summer ?
With thousands of unfilled teaching positions across the country, I’m not buying that. It’s so bad in Texas that almost 1/3 of new hires are uncertified.
Now, declining birth rates and other factors are causing many districts to see declining enrollment, and there are districts in dire financial trouble that are reducing staffing, so that gap is likely closing. But it isnt to the point where there are net losses.
If this was really a teacher contract thing, you would have seen an almost equal number added back in July. In Texas, contracts are renewed in the spring. Non-renewals would take effect at the end of the school year in June.
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If there are 1,100,000 fewer students enrolled (TBD I might add) , at roughly
22 kids per class, that could get you to 50k teachers not renewed or fired.
Question would be ( if there are 1.1 million fewer students enrolled) is any of that related to deportation policy and/or lower birth rates ?
good news for H’town from June 9th
https://x.com/Houstonomics/status/2064372290448409003
and
Tesla Eyes $10.1 Billion Solar Plant Near Houston
Tesla ($TSLA) is evaluating a $10.1 billion solar cell manufacturing facility in Fort Bend County west of Houston. The company filed for property tax abatements on August 6. Operations are targeted for early 2029.
Details:
The proposed plant would manufacture photovoltaic solar cells and modules for utility-scale, commercial and distributed installations. It is expected to create about 9,712 permanent full-time jobs and roughly 1,150 peak construction jobs. Tesla is still considering at least one other site and said the tax breaks under Texas’s Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation program would help make the Fort Bend location competitive.
Tesla ($TSLA) is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2003, the company is a global leader in electric vehicles and energy products including solar generation and storage systems.
The project aligns with Elon Musk’s stated goal of scaling U.S. solar manufacturing capacity to support growing energy demand. Construction could begin later this year if incentives are approved.
It is sited on multiple parcels near the intersection of FM 1994 and FM 762, with some tracts listed under addresses around 6702 FM 1994 Road, Richmond, TX 77469. The area is south of Richmond, and Rosenberg. The project would occupy portions of several large tracts totaling more than 3,000 acres.
(via Grok)
Chron: Client Challenge (paywall)
This companies bottom is becoming a crater. Going long on fusion LOL.
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New turnaround effort = new grift angle 
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Some will see this as good news, more bad news, or still
too high over Fed targets.
Odd thing that is puzzling is that 4.5 % drop in motor vehicle insurance.
Can’t recall last time I heard of that, but I’ll take it.
Definitely not seeing that in my part of Texas.
Me either.
But I’m guessing with much high gas prices, those who can use alternatives to driving are. So, there are less cars on the road or folks are cutting down on miles so less accidents, is my guess.
This isn’t going to help beef prices moderate. 
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Oh what joy; I definitely missed getting that reported 6% drop last year too.
New cars, replacement parts, and everything related to car maintenance and repair continues to get more expensive, and tariffs have added to that.
The only way insurance could really drop would be a regional respite from natural disasters and other widespread losses over a period of years.
One thing that really grates on me is the growing pressure to put monitoring devices in your vehicle (or on your phone) by promising lower rates.
4.5% DROP is total BS. I just received a renewal quote from Allstate and their price is going up 19.3% and I have had zero claims.
Excuse me. I have to go shopping for a new policy provider. &#^@%(@(!!!
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Me too, but there’s a lot of regional variability in insurance premiums. Even in Texas, your county of registration can mean significantly different rates.
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Keep us posted on your success or lack
there of. I’m in Harris County, so interested in rates in the Houston metro .
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