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Scarborough Renaissance Festival opens 45th season Easter Weekend

Families looking for a unique way to celebrate Easter weekend can step back in time when Scarborough Renaissance Festival opens its 45th season April 4 and 5, 2026, with festive holiday traditions, immersive entertainment and a full day of family-friendly adventure. Easter weekend visitors can enjoy an Easter Egg Stroll

TWC welcomes new executive director

TWC welcomes new executive director

Ferris announces new animal care campus/partnership

Jacob of Waxahachie appointed to Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force

Jacob of Waxahachie appointed to Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force

AG office issues warning about smart TV ‘spying’

Loloi distribution facility in Ennis to bring more than 380 new jobs

Loloi distribution facility in Ennis to bring more than 380 new jobs

Photo of a recent graduate holding a diploma.

TSTC's North Texas campus holds fall commencement

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Two girls in themed attire at Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival opens 45th season Easter Weekend

Families looking for a unique way to celebrate Easter weekend can step back in time when Scarborough Renaissance Festival opens its 45th season April 4 and 5, 2026, with festive holiday traditions, immersive entertainment and a full day of family-friendly adventure. Easter weekend visitors can enjoy an Easter Egg Stroll

TWC welcomes new executive director

TWC welcomes new executive director

Ferris announces new animal care campus/partnership

Jacob of Waxahachie appointed to Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force

Jacob of Waxahachie appointed to Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force

AG office issues warning about smart TV ‘spying’

Loloi distribution facility in Ennis to bring more than 380 new jobs

Loloi distribution facility in Ennis to bring more than 380 new jobs

Photo of a recent graduate holding a diploma.

TSTC's North Texas campus holds fall commencement

Staff Reports

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Catch ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ this weekend as WCT’s production hits the stage

Looking to enjoy some holiday cheer? Waxahachie Community Theatre presents its annual holiday production this weekend, Dec. 12-14. This year’s performance is of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” which is based on the 1972 same-named children’s novel by Barbara Robinson. “In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling

Drawing of a fish.

Rainbow trout stocking set for Dec. 2 at Ellis County locations

TSTC to host Data Center Pathway registration night Dec. 4

Nonprofits encouraged to sign up now for North Texas Giving Day – and enjoy year-round fundraising opportunities

Ennis Public Theatre presents 'The Snow Queen' with a run from Dec. 5-14

Ennis Public Theatre presents 'The Snow Queen' with a run from Dec. 5-14

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Texas’ economy highlighted at TAB Summit

Graphic of a quintet performing.

Tickets on sale now for Boston Brass concert this Saturday

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Public meeting slated for glass recycling facility registration application

MIDLOTHIAN – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public meeting next month relating to Strategic Materials Inc.’s proposed registration for a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station with recovery operations at 3240 Robinson Road, Midlothian. The facility has a current registration; however, SMI was sold in

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

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Governor's Small Business Summit served up guidance, networking, and more during Waxahachie visit

Harrison files bills to repeal 'corporate welfare' legislation

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Neighborhood meeting on proposed Sam's Club slated for Thursday, July 24

Two high-speed rail projects to cross Ellis County?

O'Brien's Bookshop: building community through a love for books and reading

O'Brien's Bookshop: building community through a love for books and reading

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Ribbon cutting held for Align Business Advisory Services

Ribbon cutting held for Southbound Tattoo

Ribbon cutting held for The Flamingo Nest

Ribbon cutting held for Seniors Helping Seniors Ellis & SW Dallas

Jesus Center ribbon cutting held