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Farmers market feature: The Gathering Garden

Looking for that extra special floral bouquet for an extra special person, an extra special event? How about a bouquet that you put together yourself, with each stem a flower you’ve personally selected? You can do just that at The Gathering Garden on Saturdays at the Waxahachie Farmers Market.

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The Porch Pour continues to raise glasses

MIDLOTHIAN – From within a historic Victorian home in the heart of downtown Midlothian, The Porch Pour accomplishes a particular objective: bring fine dining to a community as close as family. Ashton Schaffer, who is partnered with her mother Tawny Schaffer, opened The Porch Pour in March 2022. According to Schaffer,

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Make Mom queen of the realm Mother’s Day at Scarborough Renaissance Festival

This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, skip the expected and give Mom an experience she will never forget at Scarborough Renaissance Festival, where Mom reigns supreme for the day. Set in a 16th-century English village in Waxahachie, Scarborough Renaissance Festival turns Mother’s Day into a full-day

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Master Gardeners' expertise: Available every Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

Do you have questions about best practices for flowerbeds, lawns, and gardens? Answers aren’t that far away. In fact, they’re available every Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market. Immediately to your right as you enter the market’s front door is the Ellis County Master Gardeners Association booth,

Educator applications open for Take Care of Texas Ambassador program

The Take Care of Texas Ambassador application is now open for classroom and community educators passionate about environmental conservation. Ambassadors gain exclusive resources to help improve curriculum, connect with like-minded individuals, and inspire actions to protect the state's natural resources. Benefits: • Up to 15 hours of TEEAC

Texas adds more than 46,000 jobs in March

Texas adds more than 46,000 jobs in March

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas added 46,800 nonfarm jobs in March to reach a total of 14,403,500. Over the year, the state added 117,200 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.8 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor force

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Farmers market feature: Beth’s Door Décor

For Beth Cheatwood, handcrafting wreaths is an act of love. The almost octogenarian is the owner of Beth’s Door Décor, and she’s entering her third season as a part of the Waxahachie Farmers Market. “I’m a God-based business,” she said. “It’s an expression of my