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Abbott sets special election for Texas Senate District 22, which includes part of Ellis County

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation announcing Tuesday, November 3, 2026, as the special election date for the Texas Senate District 22 seat recently vacated by Senator Brian Birdwell.

Candidates who wish to have their names placed on the special election ballot must file their applications with the Secretary of State no later than 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Early voting will begin on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Read the Governor's full special election proclamation here.

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State Fair of Texas announces lower admission, parking

DALLAS — August 17, 2026 — The State Fair of Texas is making it easier for families and fairgoers to experience the State Fair in 2026 with lower admission and parking prices, new $10 admission for children every day, and expanded opportunities to make the most of a State Fair visit. Following

Ellis County judge issues statement about fiscal year 2027 budgeting process

Ellis County Judge John Wray issued the following statement on Sunday, Aug. 16: "Last week, Ellis County published a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The important thing to keep in mind is that the proposed budget is just that, a proposal. The proposal will go through a process

Ozone Action Day - Monday, Aug. 17

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, August 17, 2026. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air