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SB 2878 passes; Ellis County's new 504th district court only awaits governor's signature

Late Sunday afternoon, June 1, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 2878 in a 136-2 vote. The omnibus courts and judiciary bill had come down to the wire, with June 1 the deadline for its passage. As passed, the bill includes the new 504th Judicial District Court, which

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Ellis County's newest district court hanging in the balance as legislative session nears its end

A different version of courtroom drama is ongoing at the state Capitol in Austin, where lawmakers have one last-chance opportunity to ensure Ellis County gets its fourth judicial district court. Recently appointed Ellis County Judge John Wray, R-Waxahachie, has been highly involved these past few days in getting the 504th

Property tax relief measures pass; joint resolutions to go before the voters

Property tax relief measures pass; joint resolutions to go before the voters

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows are lauding the passage of Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 23, House Bill 9, Senate Joint Resolution 2, Senate Joint Resolution 85, and House Joint Resolution 1. If approved by voters this November, these measures will deliver significant

Update: TCEQ adds Sunday as an Ozone Action Day

Updated on May 31: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Sunday, June 1, 2025. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Abbott appoints university student regents, including Wochele of Waxahachie

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed eight student regents, including Hayden Wochele of Waxahachie, to their respective universities, effective June 1 for terms set to expire on May 31, 2026. Wochele is the appointee for the University of North Texas System. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in

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Ribbon cutting held for Dunhill Homes

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating Dunhill Homes at Tuscan Estates, located at 120 Aiden Drive in Waxahachie.

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Local concern expressed over Texas House Bill 23, which awaits Senate action in Austin

Time is running out in the Texas Legislature for House Bill 23, which would allow developers an alternate route for receiving approval for their plans. The measure has drawn local criticism, however. After passing the House on April 30, the measure then moved to the Senate, where it was assigned