State unemployment stays at 4.0 percent in June, area rates increase

For the third straight month, Texas’ seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.0 percent, according to the Texas Workforce Commission, which was one-tenth of a percent below the national rate for June.

Fayette County’s unemployment rate increased 0.7 percent from May to June, from 3.0 to 3.7. Surrounding counties also saw their rates rise with Bastrop County’s going up the most at 0.9 per…