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Texas” Free College Application Week set for Oct. 13-19

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) have announced Free College Application Week will be Oct. 13-19, 2025. "Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation," said Governor Abbott. "

TCEQ: Ozone Action Day on Thursday, Sept. 4

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Thursday, Sept. 4, 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

Governor highlights new laws that went into effect Sept. 1

Governor highlights new laws that went into effect Sept. 1

PRESS RELEASE – AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the implementation of several landmark bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that go into effect September 1. These laws reflect several legislative priorities the Governor worked closely with members of the House and Senate to pass and sign into law.

Texas Veterans Commission’s Veteran Education Excellence Award winners announced

AUSTIN – Texas State Technical College, whose system includes a campus in Red Oak, was recently announced as one of 33 Texas public institutions of higher education to be honored with the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award. The award “recognizes universities and colleges that provide excellence in education and related services

Abbott announces $1.6 million in career training grants to six north central Texas schools

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced six career training grants totaling over $1,613,200 to six north central Texas schools, including Navarro College, to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation. These Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, awarded by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will support

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Bar S Bar Handcrafted Knives

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Bar S Bar Handcrafted Knives

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Bar S Bar Handcrafted Knives, custom culinary, field, and folding knives handmade by Don Sylvest.

Battle of the Badges: Local heroes face off in friendly competition for a cause

Battle of the Badges: Local heroes face off in friendly competition for a cause

Waxahachie, TX – It’s time to rally behind your local heroes! The first annual Battle of the Badges Car Seat Inspection Competition kicks off in Ellis County for an exciting two-day event of passenger safety and friendly rivalry between our first responders. This year's event will take place