Ribbon cutting ceremony held for John Houston Homes
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for John Houston Homes as it celebrated the opening of its new model home in Levante, located at 109 Lana Garden Way in Waxahachie.
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Texas Workforce Commission offers no-cost adult education and family literacy services
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission recently celebrated Adult Education and Family Literacy Week to highlight the importance of adult education and family literacy programs for people and communities in Texas.
“Our adult education and literacy programs provide accessible and supportive pathways for adult learners to gain the skills they need
Registration open for fall workshops on historic gravestone preservation
Those interested in learning more about best practices in the cleaning, leveling, and repairing of historic gravestones are encouraged to sign up for a workshop in Henderson County this October.
Two workshops are being held near Athens, with both locations about 1.5 hours from Waxahachie.
“Cemetery preservationists use special
Waxahachie Symphony Association 2025-26 season opens Sept. 27 with the Duke Ellington Orchestra
This fall, the Waxahachie Symphony Association will strike up another season of unforgettable music, offering audiences a vibrant mix of big band, jazz, and classical performances. Since 1976, the WSA has brought world-class artists to Ellis County, and the upcoming 2025-26 season promises to deliver the same blend of artistry,
CPSC issues new recalls and safety warnings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the following recalls, which it stated in a media release "are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below." For additional information, click on the product name to see its individual page on the CPSC website. All images
Texas adds 17,600 jobs as labor force grows in August
AUSTIN ⎯ Texas had 14,347,700 total nonfarm jobs after adding 17,600 positions over the month in August. Over the year, the state added 195,600 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.4 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.5 percentage points.
Texas’ civilian
Ozone Action Days: Monday-Saturday, Sept. 15-20
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, Sept. 15, through Saturday, Sept. 20.
What is an Ozone Action Day?
Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of