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2 San Antonio-area companies named best places to work for women

H-E-B is among San Antonio's best employers for women.

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Between national headlines that illustrate the need for a #metoo movement, along with a recent U.S. Census Bureau report that female employees only earn 80.5 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts, it’s apparent that women still face disparities in the workplace.

However, a new survey by Forbes reveals that many Texas companies are tops for women workers. Forbes partnered with market research company Statista for their first-ever ranking of America’s 300 best employers for women, which finds two Texas organizations in the top 20.

Here in San Antonio, two local companies rank among the best places for women to work: United Services Automobile Association (USAA) at No. 62, and H-E-B at No. 264.

To determine the rankings, Statista anonymously surveyed 40,000 Americans — including 25,000 women — working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. Criteria included diversity, working conditions, job potential, gender gaps, and how likely women would recommend their employer to others.

The report lists individual scores of the top 10 companies; Austin's Keller Williams scores an 85.8, coming in at No. 6. Nationally, The Principal Financial Group (No. 1) scored a 91.4, Penn Medicine (No. 2) scored an 89.1, and Hallmark (No. 3) scored an 89.0.

For those keeping score (or potentially looking for employment), here is the full list of Texas companies empowering women in the workplace.

Keller Williams, Austin, No. 6
Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, No. 11
Fort Bend ISD, Sugar Land, No. 57
United Services Automobile Association (USAA), San Antonio, No. 62
Frisco Independent School District, Frisco, No. 64
Royal Dutch Shell, Houston, No. 75
Whole Foods Market, Austin, No. 93
University of North Texas, Denton, No. 104
Southwest Airlines, Dallas, No. 167
Chuy’s, Austin, No. 188
Texas State University, San Marcos, No. 203
Chevron Phillips Chemical, The Woodlands, No. 210
Academy Sports + Outdoors, Katy, No. 215
Mary Kay, Addison, No. 217
Half Price Books, Dallas, No. 221
Toyota USA, Dallas, No. 222
Kimberly-Clark, Irving, No. 229
Schlumberger, Sugar Land, No. 235
Tyler Technologies, Plano, No. 247
H-E-B Grocery Stores, San Antonio, No. 264
AT&T, Dallas, No. 281

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State Fair News

Texas drivers can now say 'howdy' with State Fair themed license plate

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State Fair of Texas license plate.

State Fair of Texas fans can now display their love on their license plate: The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board of Directors has given their approval for a State Fair of Texas specialty license plate, marking an exciting milestone for Fair enthusiasts, not to mention supporters of higher education.

Texans will be able to purchase the custom-designed plates starting in 2025. The plate features Texas icon Big Tex and his signature, “Howdy, Folks!”

The Big Tex Scholarship Program provides scholarships to graduating high school seniors from across the state of Texas. Beneficiaries include students who have participated in livestock events at the State Fair; graduating seniors from six Dallas Independent School District high schools near Fair Park; and longtime seasonal employees of the State Fair of Texas or their dependents.

The Big Tex Scholarship Program has awarded more than $18.8 million to more than 3,500 Texas students since 1992.

Texas license plates come in all sorts of themes: military, high schools, Texas institutions, hobbies, nature, sports, fraternities & sororities, and charities.

“The State Fair of Texas is a cherished tradition, and this new specialty license plate provides an incredible opportunity for Texans to showcase their pride while supporting Texas students,” said Karissa Condoianis, SVP of Public Relations.

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