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Welcome to the Luling Economic Development Corporation's News and Media page, your central hub for the latest updates on our community's economic growth, business developments, and upcoming events. Here, you'll find timely information on new business openings, infrastructure projects, and initiatives aimed at enhancing Luling's vibrant economy. Stay informed about opportunities that can benefit your business and contribute to our community's prosperity.
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Texas had 14,347,700 total nonfarm jobs after adding 17,600 positions over the month in August. Over the year, the state added 195,600 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.4 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.5 percentage points.Texas’ civilian labor force registered at 15,857,300 after adding 8,600...
Luling celebrated with its annual Watermelon Thump this weekend, including parade and melon eating contest.Click here to read the full article.
Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Texas being recognized as the Best Business Climate in the nation for the third year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in their 2025 Annual Rankings Report.“Texas moves at the speed of business,” said Governor Abbott. “As the eighth-largest economy in the world, Texas offers...
'Slow and steady': Small town's meat processing facility and retail store prepares for big growth
Jun 22 2025The Hometown Meat Market in Luling, about 60 miles south of Austin, recently launched an expansion that could eventually lead to a tripling of its space — and a doubling of revenue.Click here to read the full article (subscription required).
Home to the world’s biggest Buc-ee’s, this small town is poised for some major changes.There are always indicators when a small Texas town is destined for something great. Duck confit pops up on a restaurant menu. A technology start-up moves in. And, at least in the case of Luling, the...
East Davis Street in Luling is lined with low-slung brick mom-and-pop shops. One, a cafe, is actually called “Mom’s Front Porch”. But the road deviates from a classic Main Street feel with its centerpiece: a massive tin-roofed pavilion topped with an ornate green sculpture, marking it as the home of...