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A photo of Big Tex at the State Fair.

State Fair of Texas announces its food award semi-finalists

DALLAS – We’re thrilled to announce that State Fair of Texas concessionaires are off to the races with an exciting new lineup of edible innovations debuting this fall. The semi-finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, have been revealed—and this year’s

Two HVAC students work on a unit.

TSTC students get real-world experience repairing air conditioning on campus

A student is shown working with a piece of diesel equipment technology.

Technology student augments skills, perspective in job at truck dealership

State Board of Education on passage of legislative priorities

89th Legislature: Bills affecting employers

Abbott announces $7.3 million in workforce skills training grants

Texas wins 12th Gold Shovel Award for job creation, business investment

Texas wins 12th Gold Shovel Award for job creation, business investment

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A photo of Big Tex at the State Fair.

State Fair of Texas announces its food award semi-finalists

DALLAS – We’re thrilled to announce that State Fair of Texas concessionaires are off to the races with an exciting new lineup of edible innovations debuting this fall. The semi-finalists for the 21st Annual Big Tex® Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, have been revealed—and this year’s

Two HVAC students work on a unit.

TSTC students get real-world experience repairing air conditioning on campus

A student is shown working with a piece of diesel equipment technology.

Technology student augments skills, perspective in job at truck dealership

Texas wins 12th Gold Shovel Award for job creation, business investment

Texas wins 12th Gold Shovel Award for job creation, business investment

Protecting our children: Preventing pediatric heat stroke in vehicles

Protecting your skin in summer: Understanding SPF and sunscreen

TCEQ issues Ozone Action Day for Wednesday, July 2

Staff Reports

89th Legislature: Bills affecting employers

The 2025 general session of the Texas Legislature resulted in several bills that will impact employers, the most important of which appear below in a list prepared by William T. Simmons, who serves as legal counsel to Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Joe Esparza. The list is organized into subject areas

Abbott announces $7.3 million in workforce skills training grants

SBA to host webinars on becoming a federal contractor

SBA to host webinars on becoming a federal contractor

School supply collection event slated for Saturday, June 28, at Railyard Park in Waxahachie

School supply collection event slated for Saturday, June 28, at Railyard Park in Waxahachie

Abbott appoints university student regents, including Wochele of Waxahachie

Photo of a swearing-in ceremony.

Ellis County Judge John Wray sworn into office

Water-efficient and Energy Star product sales tax holidays set for May 24-26

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State Board of Education on passage of legislative priorities

AUSTIN – The State Board of Education has noted the passage of several items it had identified as state board priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature. The legislative actions listed below reflect the board’s "mission to strengthen and support Texas public education," according to a media release “These

Proposed constitutional amendments include several relating to property tax relief

Proposed constitutional amendments include several relating to property tax relief

Photo of a building with multiple broken windows.

Rogers Hotel proposed repairs to go before Heritage Preservation Commission

Rendering of a high-speed train.

Major partner leaves Texas high-speed rail project behind

Eight candidates applied for Ellis County judge position

Young entrepreneurs pose for a photo at the farmers market.

Big Dreams Little Tables: Raising the next generation of entrepreneurs

Photo of Craig Stevens Yetter, D.O.

Yetter joins Hope Health Ellis County team

Chambers of Commerce

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Ribbon cutting held for Security Self Storage and Parking

Ribbon cutting held for TexasHearts CPR

Ribbon cutting held for Railport Brewing Co.

Ribbon cutting held for Moonshot Financial

Ribbon cutting held for Blessed Homes Renovations and Roofing