State unemployment stays steady in March, area rates drop

Area Unemployment Rates
Area Unemployment Rates

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

The rate for Fayette County (not seasonally-adjusted) fell 0.3 of a percent to 3.7. Surrounding counties also saw decreases from February, ranging from 0.1 of a percent to 0.5 of a percent. Lavaca County h…