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Exploring Stem Opportunities: A Focus On Economic Potential In East Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar Apr 2024

Exploring Stem Opportunities: A Focus On Economic Potential In East Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

No abstract provided.


Is Our Population Aging? Why Does It Matter?, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar Dec 2023

Is Our Population Aging? Why Does It Matter?, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we examine changes in some demographic indicators over the past decades and discuss their impact in the context of an aging population in the United States, Texas and Tyler Area, as well as some economic implications of this situation.


Visiting The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility In Palestine, Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar Oct 2023

Visiting The Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility In Palestine, Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we share some details about our visit to the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Anderson County.


The Hispanic Community Is Growing In Presence And Relevance In Texas, And East Texas Is No Exception, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar Oct 2023

The Hispanic Community Is Growing In Presence And Relevance In Texas, And East Texas Is No Exception, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

This issue of the Hibbs Brief is dedicated to the Hispanic Community in observance of the Hispanic Heritage Month.


Spreading Kindness And Generosity: Nonprofits, Fundraising And Volunteering In East Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar Sep 2023

Spreading Kindness And Generosity: Nonprofits, Fundraising And Volunteering In East Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss kindness and generosity in our communities and their economic impact on our region. We explore figures associated with nonprofit organizations and volunteering in Texas, particularly for the East Texas region and the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).


Domestic Migration In The Post-Pandemic Era–Net Gain Or Loss?, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar Jul 2023

Domestic Migration In The Post-Pandemic Era–Net Gain Or Loss?, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we explore population mobility trends (domestic migration) in the United States during the post-pandemic era. We also examine how these changes in population trends can impact regional economies such as Smith County.


The New Adolescent Epidemic: Vaping And The Electronic Cigarette, Manuel Reyes-Loya May 2023

The New Adolescent Epidemic: Vaping And The Electronic Cigarette, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss some health issues regarding what is considered the new pandemic among adolescents – the electronic cigarette.


The Semiconductor Industry: A Revolutionary Market In America, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar Mar 2023

The Semiconductor Industry: A Revolutionary Market In America, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss current and expected aspects associated with the semiconductor industry in the world and the United States. Also, we provide reasons why we believe this industry could become a great economic development opportunity for East Texas.


The Hibbs Institute Health Index: Examining Health Conditions In Tyler And Other Cities In The Region, Manuel Reyes-Loya Jan 2023

The Hibbs Institute Health Index: Examining Health Conditions In Tyler And Other Cities In The Region, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we examine health conditions in Tyler and compare the results with other cities in the region using some of the most relevant health measures, which have been updated and expanded from our previous version completed in 2019.


The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year: Many Retail Stores May Concur, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar Dec 2022

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year: Many Retail Stores May Concur, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss retail sales during the holiday season in the U.S., and we estimate its economic impact on the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).


What Is Quiet Quitting?, Manuel Reyes-Loya Oct 2022

What Is Quiet Quitting?, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss a relatively new trend experienced by the U.S. labor market during the past 18 months or so, called the Quiet Quitting.


Inflation Reduction Act: The Five-Minute Version, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Joshua Menhennet Sep 2022

Inflation Reduction Act: The Five-Minute Version, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Joshua Menhennet

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss key elements and possible future effects of House Bill 5376, better known as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). We will provide an overview of the bill along with an analysis from various agencies on the bill’s predicted effects over the next 10 years


Tyler, Texas: Becoming More Military & Veteran Friendly, Marilyn Young Jul 2022

Tyler, Texas: Becoming More Military & Veteran Friendly, Marilyn Young

Hibbs Brief

Tyler is becoming increasingly friendly to our Veterans with continuous community support. On this Independence Day, we thank all who have served our country. Studies show the importance of community engagement as Veterans transition into civilian life. This special Hibbs Brief discusses just some of the support systems, employment and education opportunities, health care, and Veteranspecific activities in Tyler, Texas.


Employment Recovery: It Doesn't Advance At The Same Pace Everywhere, Manuel Reyes-Loya Jan 2022

Employment Recovery: It Doesn't Advance At The Same Pace Everywhere, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss post-pandemic employment recovery levels across the country and state.


Why Inflation Numbers Are Running High, Manuel Reyes-Loya Jul 2021

Why Inflation Numbers Are Running High, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss the concept of inflation, the Consumer Price Index and some of its subcategories at the national level.


Estimating The Economic Contribution Of The Hispanic Community In Tyler, Manuel Reyes-Loya Apr 2021

Estimating The Economic Contribution Of The Hispanic Community In Tyler, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss the economic contribution of the Hispanic community in Tyler during National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic is considered an ethnicity, not a race, and has been included in the census surveys since the mid-2000s. Today, this group is the second largest category in the nation, outpacing Black Americans, with more than 62 million people.


The Economic Impact Of Covid-19 In Tyler, Manuel Reyes-Loya Mar 2021

The Economic Impact Of Covid-19 In Tyler, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss the economic impact of COVID-19 in Tyler during 2020, using recently released figures on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a measure of economic performance.


The Housing Market: Will It Crash Or Boom In 2021?, Manuel Reyes-Loya Jan 2021

The Housing Market: Will It Crash Or Boom In 2021?, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss some facts and statistics regarding the United States housing market in 2020 and early 2021. Then, we present current home sales figures and potential scenarios for 2021 for the nation and Tyler, Texas.


East Texas Employees And Organizations: Ready, Willing And Adapting In Meeting Challenges, Marilyn Young Dec 2020

East Texas Employees And Organizations: Ready, Willing And Adapting In Meeting Challenges, Marilyn Young

Hibbs Brief

As our new environment evolves, it is even more important for organizations to attract skilled, productive and motivated workers. Factors such as job satisfaction, productivity and organizational commitment are among the implications and challenges in finding the proper job match while utilizing available talent. Therefore, we should look at the nature of employment for the region.


Covid-19 Pandemic Effects On The Hotel Industry During 2020 In Tyler Msa, Manuel Reyes-Loya Nov 2020

Covid-19 Pandemic Effects On The Hotel Industry During 2020 In Tyler Msa, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss some facts related to the hotel industry and how it was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020 in the United States and Tyler.


Tyler: The Rose City, Manuel Reyes-Loya Oct 2020

Tyler: The Rose City, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

History of Tyler, Texas, being considered the "Rose City".


Covid-19 Numbers In Texas, In The Second Wave, Manuel Reyes-Loya Aug 2020

Covid-19 Numbers In Texas, In The Second Wave, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, statistics during the second wave1 of the COVID-19 pandemic in Texas and other states are discussed. Complementary data focusing on East Texas are also provided.


Covid–19 Cases In Tyler Msa, East Texas And Overall Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya Jul 2020

Covid–19 Cases In Tyler Msa, East Texas And Overall Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, the continued impacts of COVID-19 on Texas and East Texas counties are discussed. While the coronavirus pandemic surpasses 116,000 deaths in the U.S., the overall state of Texas in general and Tyler MSA, in particular, have experienced a second wave of COVID-19 cases in May and June.


Tyler Msa Loses $220.5 Million, Longview Msa Loses $168.6 Million To Stay-At-Home Orders, Manuel Reyes-Loya Apr 2020

Tyler Msa Loses $220.5 Million, Longview Msa Loses $168.6 Million To Stay-At-Home Orders, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this special issue of the Hibbs Brief, the impacts of limits on economic activity as a part of the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 are calculated. Both Tyler Metropolitican Statistical Area and Longview MSA suffered nine-figure losses over roughly a one-month period.


Covid–19 By The Numbers In Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya Apr 2020

Covid–19 By The Numbers In Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

This special issue of the Hibbs Brief discusses the trends and recent numbers on the COVID-19 outbreak in Smith County, East Texas and the overall state.


Health Care Related Education In Tyler Msa, Manuel Reyes-Loya Mar 2020

Health Care Related Education In Tyler Msa, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss some facts related to the health care industry and the linkages it has to education in Tyler.


The Impact Of Covid-19 On Tyler’S Economy, Manuel Reyes-Loya Mar 2020

The Impact Of Covid-19 On Tyler’S Economy, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

This special issue of the Hibbs Brief discusses the presence of the new coronavirus and its impact on the Tyler-area economy. The UT Tyler Hibbs Institute estimates that Tyler-area nonessential businesses could experience economic losses exceeding $100 million, over the first two weeks of the Smith County stay-athome order.


Ut Tyler Hibbs Institute, Manuel Reyes-Loya Feb 2020

Ut Tyler Hibbs Institute, Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

This issue of the Hibbs Brief is designed to provide insight into the research center.


The University Of Texas At Tyler Economic Impact On Texas (5-Year Graduates' Income), Manuel Reyes-Loya Jan 2020

The University Of Texas At Tyler Economic Impact On Texas (5-Year Graduates' Income), Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief we discuss the economic impact of University of Texas at Tyler graduates’ income. This is one of several economic engines that UT Tyler provides to the city of Tyler, East Texas and the entire state of Texas.


The Christmas Season (A Different Perspective), Manuel Reyes-Loya Dec 2019

The Christmas Season (A Different Perspective), Manuel Reyes-Loya

Hibbs Brief

The economic impact of Christmas has grown progressively throughout the United States during the past few years and is expected to continue growing in the near future, this issue details economic growth in Tyler, Texas, during Christmas season.