State unemployment stays steady in May, area rates increase slightly

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 …