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Photo of a fall festival.

The magic and mischief continue into the second weekend of Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival

On Saturday, October 18th, the magic & mischief continue into the second weekend of the ALL-NEW Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival, bringing new entertainment and a fun competition for visitors to enjoy along with 5 stages of live entertainment, the kids’ activities, an artisan village, seasonal attractions, and a

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Scarborough’s Hollow – A Fall Fantasy Festival holds ribbon cutting

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the new Scarborough's Hollow – A Fall Fantasy Festival, which runs Saturdays through Nov. 15 and also on Halloween night. The themed entertainment venue is located at 2511 Farm-to-Market 66 in Waxahachie.

A photo of the Big Tex statue at the State Fair of Texas.

State Fair of Texas wraps up Sunday, Oct. 19; Free Student Ticket Program extended

DALLAS –The State Fair of Texas has expanded the validity of its free student admission tickets for the 2025 season to include the fair’s final weekend, which concludes this Sunday, Oct. 19. Tickets are distributed to students in pre-K through 8th grade within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park,

2025 Chamber of Commerce Week recognized in Texas

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the vital role Texas chambers of commerce play in strengthening local communities to create a bigger, better Texas for all by proclaiming Oct. 13-17 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas. “Texas’ thriving entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind our state’s economic

Ozone Action Days: Tuesday, Oct. 14-Thursday, Oct. 16

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 16. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of

City of Ennis announces upcoming mayoral transition

ENNIS – On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Ennis Mayor Kameron Raburn announced his candidacy for Ellis County judge, according to a media release issued by the city, which further noted that, in accordance with election law, the announcement triggers his resignation from the elected position. The release noted that the city is

Texas' 10th annual Texas HireAbility Campaign underway

Texas' 10th annual Texas HireAbility Campaign underway

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission for the 10th annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and their contributions in the workplace. “Every October, we honor the