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Outdoor signage at the Waxahachie Farmers Market.

Waxahachie Farmers Market accepting applications for spring/summer season

The Waxahachie Farmers Market is set to kick off its spring/summer season on Saturday, April 5. Open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, the market will continue through Oct. 18. Open year-round, the market is wrapping up its fall/winter season, which runs from November through March,

Governor Abbott celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

Governor Abbott celebrates Career and Technical Education Month

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott celebrated Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month by recognizing the achievements of Texas students in career and job training programs as they prepare for high-demand, good-paying jobs in over 460 different fields across the state. “The Texas economy is booming thanks to our diverse and highly

Photo of Samantha and Toby Walters, owners of Lolli and Pop's Shops. Courtesy photo

Local entrepreneurs take next step and open a brick-and-mortar

Toby and Samantha Walters just took the next big step in their business evolution. While somewhat a leap of faith, it mostly reflects the growth they’ve experienced with their custom clothing line that includes hats and T-shirts. Not only have they taken their own business into a brick-and-mortar storefront

County appoints Susan Heath as rabies control authority

Ellis County, TX – Ellis County commissioners have appointed veterinarian Susan M. Heath as the Local Rabies Control Authority in accordance with the Texas Rabies Control Act of 1981. The appointment follows the SPCA of North Texas terminating its contract for animal sheltering services to the county, which necessitated a change

Yellow Rose Classic poultry competition this Saturday at Ellis County Expo Center

The first-ever Yellow Rose Classic exhibition poultry event for Texas exhibitors debuts at the Ellis County Expo Center in Waxahachie this Saturday, Feb. 22. “It's a trophy and ribbon type of competition where the best of the best poultry and waterfowl are on display,” founder/organizer Karen Richey

Wiley’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry ribbon cutting. Courtesy photo

Wiley's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry ribbon cutting held

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new ownership of Wiley's Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, which is located at 2251 Brown St., Suite 102, in Waxahachie.

Elmwood Homes ribbon cutting. Courtesy photo

Elmwood Homes ribbon cutting held

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Elmwood Homes in the Waterfall Ranch community at 130 Waterfall Ranch Road in Waxahachie.