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Tickets on sale for EPT's 'Into the Woods JR' production

Tickets are on sale now for the Ennis Public Theatre’s presentation of “Into the Woods JR,” which is the theatre’s 2026 Young Artists Program production. “With a large cast and lots of family and friends purchasing tickets, the Friday Red Carpet Celebration and the matinees will fill up

Texas begins enforcement of commercial automated vehicle requirements

(AUSTIN, Texas) – New rules of the road for commercial automated vehicles in Texas are now in effect. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has begun enforcing the state’s automated vehicle authorization requirements with the launch of a public complaint process for reporting serious public safety concerns involving commercially

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Ribbon cutting: Ellis County Veterinary Clinic

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the Ellis County Veterinary Clinic, a privately owned general practice and urgent care clinic for dogs and cats, located at 701 S. Interstate 35E, in Waxahachie.

State Fair of Texas announces its national birthday-inspired 2026 commemorative art

The State Fair of Texas has announced the inspiration of its 2026 theme: celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Concurrent with the nation’s birthday, the State Fair of Texas will also celebrate its 140th birthday. “Deeply woven into the fabric of America’s history for over a century, state fairs

Ozone Action Day

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, June 1, 2026. 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

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TSTC instructor brings practical experience to classroom

RED OAK – Doug Vidler of Cleburne enrolled in Texas State Technical College’s Industrial Systems Technology program to further his career while working for steel producer Gerdau in Midlothian. Now, he is an Industrial Maintenance instructor at TSTC, passing on his knowledge not only to TSTC students, but also to

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Farmers market vendor: SnapIt Towels

All her life, Rose Wise of Lancaster has helped people find solutions, which include the specially-designed towels she sells at her booth at the Waxahachie Farmers Market. SnapIt Towels saw its inception when the pandemic struck. Wise was recently retired from a 30-year career as an insurance adjuster