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Two people repot some flowers.

Arabella residents staying busy with their flower garden

RED OAK — The first flowers of the year are in the ground at Arabella of Red Oak, where residents took advantage of mild Texas spring weather to get outside, get their hands dirty, and open the season with a planting session. The hands-on gardening brought neighbors out to plant,

A photo of a orchestra in concert.

WSA to host Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra in season finale May 30

The Waxahachie Symphony Association hosts the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra as its season finale at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Hagee Center, Nelson University. “Rediscover the romance of classical music with an enchanting program by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra,” a spokesman said. “[The orchestra] closes

Photo of a farmers market vendor booth.

Farmers market vendor: K-9 Cowboy Treats

“Cowpoke Freshies” and “Chuckwagon Chews” are just some of the delectable delights K-9 Cowboy Treats has offered at its booth since joining the Waxahachie Farmers Market in November. “This is my first year selling,” said owner Leslie John of Ennis, who staffs the booth with her daughter, Tricia Skrivanek.

Important reminders for the May 26 primary runoff

Important reminders for the May 26 primary runoff

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today reminded eligible voters that Election Day for primary runoff elections is Tuesday, May 26, and encouraged Texans to prepare for the polls. “Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities of citizenship,” said Secretary Nelson. “As Texans head to the

CPSC recalls – May 22

1. Recalls WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Asbestos Exposure; Imported by The Orb Factory

60th annual National Polka Festival underway in Ennis

ENNIS – The 60th annual National Polka Festival kicks off this evening at Sokol in Ennis. The three-day celebration of Czech heritage features traditional food, music, dance, and more. Besides the Sokol, participating halls include the KJT Auditorium and SPJST Lodge No. 25. The doors open at the Sokol at

Texas job market steady in April

Texas job market steady in April

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas reached a total of 14,394,300 nonfarm jobs after adding 300 positions in April. Over the year, the state added 82,400 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.6 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.4 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor force