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Educator applications open for Take Care of Texas Ambassador program

The Take Care of Texas Ambassador application is now open for classroom and community educators passionate about environmental conservation. Ambassadors gain exclusive resources to help improve curriculum, connect with like-minded individuals, and inspire actions to protect the state's natural resources. Benefits: • Up to 15 hours of TEEAC

Texas adds more than 46,000 jobs in March

Texas adds more than 46,000 jobs in March

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas added 46,800 nonfarm jobs in March to reach a total of 14,403,500. Over the year, the state added 117,200 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 0.8 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.6 percentage points. Texas’ civilian labor force

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Farmers market feature: Beth’s Door Décor

For Beth Cheatwood, handcrafting wreaths is an act of love. The almost octogenarian is the owner of Beth’s Door Décor, and she’s entering her third season as a part of the Waxahachie Farmers Market. “I’m a God-based business,” she said. “It’s an expression of my

Waxahachie Farmers Market to kick off summer season May 2

The Waxahachie Farmers Market opens its summer season this Saturday, May 2, with about 80 vendors signed up to participate. The summer season will run Saturdays through the next-to-last weekend in October. “Join us from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 701 Howard Road for fresh produce,

City of Ennis and Destination Ennis announce settlement

ENNIS – The City of Ennis and Ennis Main Street 501(c)(3) doing business as Destination Ennis, are delighted to jointly announce that they have reached a mutually agreed-upon resolution to the recent lawsuit between the two organizations. Both parties engaged in respectful dialogue throughout this process, ultimately arriving

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Arabella hosts science activities for lifelong learners

RED OAK — The question came every morning last month: “What are we doing today?” At Arabella of Red Oak, the standing answer from the team was always the same: “Lots of shenanigans.” Throughout March, residents participated in the March Madness Mad Science Lab, a month-long series of hands-on

Texas secretary of state announces expansion of express business filing services

Texas secretary of state announces expansion of express business filing services

AUSTIN — The Office of the Texas Secretary of State has announced the expansion of Texas Express, the agency’s expedited business filing service, to include business formations and other registration services. The new offerings build on the successful launch of Texas Express in 2025, which provides same-day and next-