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Register now for governor’s Small Business Summit in Waxahachie this Thursday

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the next 2025 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Waxahachie on Thursday, July 24. Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed

Special legislative session kicks off Monday in Austin

A special session for Texas’ 89th Legislature begins Monday, July 21, at the state Capitol in Austin. According to information on the Texas State Law Library’s website, a special session is called by the governor and has a narrow scope. Basically, the governor sets the agenda of what can

Two high-speed rail projects to cross Ellis County?

Could two high-speed rail projects cross Ellis County in the future? One on its east side and another on its west? A bill that’s been refiled in Austin for the upcoming special session raises the question. According to information on the Texas State Law Library’s website, a special

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Free pre-fair horse shows return to the State Fair of Texas

DALLAS – July 18, 2025 – Saddle up, folks! The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce the lineup of pre-fair horse shows leading up to the opening of the 2025 State Fair of Texas. Starting on August 8 and running each weekend prior to the fair, these family-friendly shows are

O'Brien's Bookshop: building community through a love for books and reading

O'Brien's Bookshop: building community through a love for books and reading

O’Brien’s Bookshop opened a storefront in downtown Midlothian this May, and the owners, Lisa and Ross O’Brien, are working to provide two things: books for all and a community space to read them. The O’Briens are creating this community in many ways, with the most prominent

TCEQ issues Ozone Action Day alert for Friday, July 18

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Friday, July 18, 2025. 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 pollution

Christmas in July Festival of Trees: an early holiday shopping event July 19 and 26

Christmas in July Festival of Trees: an early holiday shopping event July 19 and 26

Ellis County Habitat for Humanity was established in 2001. Its mission was and still is to provide decent and affordable housing for families in need. Since its inception, the 501c3 nonprofit has built and or renovated homes for 14 families – three in Ennis, one in Midlothian, and 10 in Waxahachie.