County unemployment rate increases significantly compared to 2019 stats

Unemployment claims filed in Stephens County has increased significantly in 2020 compared to the 2019 statistics after a review of the Texas Workforce Commission.

Since mid-March, Stephens County has seen 271 individuals filing unemployment claims compared to 20 claims in 2019, according to a recent graph by TWC.

For the full story, click here to subscribe or log in to read the Wednesday, June 3 edition of the Breckenridge American.