State unemployment stays steady in May, area rates increase slightly

Area Unemployment Rates
Area Unemployment Rates

The Texas Workforce Commission released labor market statistics for May last week and they showed that the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment stayed at 4.3 percent for the sixth straight month.

Fayette County’s rate (not seasonally adjusted) increased 0.3 of a percent from April to 3.8. Rates for surrounding counties also rose last month. Changes ranged from 0.1 of a percent for Lee County …