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SPCA of Texas to end Ellis County contract mid-April

(DALLAS, TX; WAXAHACHIE, TX); January 14, 2025 – The SPCA of Texas has announced the upcoming transition of its operations in Ellis County, including the conclusion of its Animal Shelter and Maintenance Services Contract, effective April 15, 2025. This decision follows extensive evaluation and discussions with Ellis County leadership to better

A front view of the new Hope Health faciity now open at 572 Coleman St., Waxahachie.

Hope Health's new facility opens on Coleman Street, Waxahachie

Hope Health Ellis County's new 26,000-square-foot facility at 572 Coleman St. (off of Farley Street) is home to all the services the nonprofit community health center offers, including adult medical and pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s health, and dental care. The new building has also brought about

A photo of the window exhibit, "Hollywood Comes to Ellis County" at the Ellis County Museum in downtown Waxahachie.

Lawmakers, actors look to increase film/TV production across the state

Advocates for increased film and television production in the state of Texas will push their cause again with the start of the 89th Legislature in Austin, which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 14. Several bills looking to make the state even more attractive to productions have already been pre-filed, with more

A photo of the Ellis County Courthouse in historic downtown Waxahachie.

Gov. Abbott congratulates Waxahachie as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today (Jan. 10) congratulated the City of Waxahachie on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows the Waxahachie Convention &

Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce staff members.

Waxahachie Chamber: ‘It takes everybody to make a town’

With 2025 underway, the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce isn’t missing a beat as every day represents another opportunity to help its members succeed. The organization’s 2024 accomplishments can be found on its website, and in a recent visit to the chamber office, staff said they’re looking to

Ellzey co-sponsors Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jake Ellzey has proudly joined Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) in co-sponsoring the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, a critical bill that safeguards middle-class families and small businesses from excessive IRS audits. The legislation blocks the IRS from using the

Texas oil and natural gas industry pays record $27.3 billion in state and local taxes, state royalties

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $27.3 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year (FY) 2024–the highest total in Texas history–shattering last year’s record by almost