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Governor declares Texas the ‘financial capital of America’

DALLAS — Governor Greg Abbott today declared Texas as the “financial capital of America” at the Texas Bankers Association’s (TBA) 141st Annual Convention. “Texas would not be what it is today without our banks and other financial institutions,” said Governor Abbott. “Think of the massive tidal wave of economic growth

Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office launches new AI-integrated interactive website

Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office launches new AI-integrated interactive website

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today launched the new AI-integrated Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) website Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO) website. The website harnesses cutting-edge AI technology to make it easier and faster for Texans to find the exact rules and forms they need for their industry, profession,

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Forum Classical Pilates Studio ribbon cutting

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Forum Classical Pilates Studio, which was founded by mother-daughter team, Angela and Monroe Glass. The studio is located at 201 Ferris Ave., Suite 1, Waxahachie.

AG’s office releases initial list of cities in violation of ad valorem tax law

AUSTIN – The state attorney general’s office recently sent letters to more than 130 Texas cities notifying them they are prohibited from raising ad valorem taxes above the no-new-revenue tax rate. None of Ellis County’s municipalities were on this first listing, which stems from the office’s

CPSC recalls - May 14

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. ZWILLING J. A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Recalls Electric Water Kettles Due to Risk of Serious Injury Due to Burn Hazard More Details

Ozone Action Day: Wednesday, May 13; Thursday, May 14

It's that time of year again when Ozone Action Days are announced, with people encouraged to take precautions and help with mitigation efforts. Announcements come from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, which has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, May.

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Farmers market vendor: Rocking 3 W Custom Beef

With 19 years in the cattle business, Brian and Julie Watson’s Rocking 3 W Custom Beef continues to expand its footprint, most recently joining the Waxahachie Farmers Market. The Ennis-based Rocking 3 W provides customers the option of purchasing grain-fed beef as either a half-side or