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Ozone Action Day: Monday, Sept. 15

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. 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 pollution

A ribbon cutting photo.

Ribbon cutting held for David Weekley Homes

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for David Weekley Homes located at 221 Wintergreen Dr., Waxahachie in the new master-planned community, Myrtle Creek.

DHL Nike – Hutchins honored for its work in employing individuals with disabilities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the 2025 winners of the Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) for their commitment to hiring and supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities. An area honoree was DHL Nike, which has a distribution facility in Hutchins. DHL Nike was honored as the medium employer

A ribbon cutting photo.

Ribbon cutting held for Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Navarro College – Waxahachie

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Navarro College - Waxahachie, located at 1900 John Arden Drive.

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting for Navarro College cosmetology program

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the new cosmetology location at Navarro College - Waxahachie, located at 1900 John Arden Drive, Building A.

A legislation-signing ceremony.

Abbott signs rural health sustainability legislation

AUSTIN — Governor Abbott delivered remarks Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) fall conference in Austin and ceremonially signed House Bill 18 and House Bill 3000 into law to improve healthcare in rural Texas. “The hardworking people in rural Texas provide the food, fuel,

Governor‘s executive order on hemp product sales to minors

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order, directing the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to protect Texas children from hemp-derived products, while respecting federal law and protecting the liberties of responsible