Southeast Texas has faced a challenging road since 2020, but the region's labor market has made a strong comeback. In this episode, Texas Workforce Commission Economist William Lutz provides an in-depth economic update, highlighting the banner year of job growth in 2024, how our unemployment rate has tracked closer to the state average, and why industries like construction and manufacturing continue to drive opportunity in the Golden Triangle. We also explore current hiring trends, wage comparisons, and the outlook for 2025, giving both employers and job seekers valuable insight into where the Southeast Texas economy is headed. For the latest Southeast Texas labor market information visit our website: https://setworks.org/labor-market-information/. You can also visit https://texaslmi.com/.