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Irion County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.8% in 2022

By Concho Valley News | Apr 9, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.8% of income in Irion County, providing an average of $1,415 per capita to residents.

Concho Valley News publication area sees 113 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

Employers based in the Concho Valley News publication area submitted 113 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Reagan County: Medicaid made up 4.6% of total income in 2022

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.6% of income in Reagan County, providing an average of $3,006 per capita to residents.

Drew Darby introduced HB 5578 to the Texas House — what to know

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Drew Darby introduced HB 5578, a bill on Taxation, to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

HB 5576 presented by Drew Darby on Monday, April 7 in the Texas House

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5576, a bill on Energy, Environment, and Parks & Wildlife, was backed by Rep. Drew Darby, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

HB 5568 presented by Drew Darby on Monday, April 7 in the Texas House

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Drew Darby introduced HB 5568 to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

Drew Darby introduced HB 5523 in Texas House — here’s what you need to know

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5523, a bill on Education, was backed by Rep. Drew Darby, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

Drew Darby introduced HB 5518 in Texas House — here’s what you need to know

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Drew Darby introduced HB 5518, a bill on Water, to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

New bill introduced by Drew Darby in Texas House — what does HB 5517 say?

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5517, a bill on Crimes and Minors, was backed by Rep. Drew Darby, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

New bill introduced by Drew Darby in Texas House — what does HB 5123 say?

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Drew Darby introduced HB 5123, a bill on Financial, to the Texas House on Monday, April 7 during the 89(R) session.

Key details on HB 5109 presented by Drew Darby in Texas House

By Concho Valley News | Apr 8, 2025

House Bill HB 5109, a bill on Energy and Environment, was backed by Rep. Drew Darby, and introduced in the Texas House on Monday, April 7, during the 89(R) session.

Schleicher County ranks 69th in Texas for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022

By Concho Valley News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, residents of Schleicher County received an average of $15,767 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 69th highest in Texas.

34.7% of income in Coke County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 46th in Texas

By Concho Valley News | Apr 7, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 34.7% of income in Coke County—ranking it 46th most dependent among Texas counties.

Menard County Education: 287 students enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Concho Valley News | Apr 6, 2025

Menard County ranked 240th in student enrollment across Texas during the 2023-24 school year.

Concho Valley News publication area records 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under Public Administration industry during 2024

By Concho Valley News | Apr 6, 2025

An employer classified under the Public Administration industry based in the Concho Valley News publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.