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Social connections: A key to maintaining cognitive health

Ellis County, TX — During Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is shining a spotlight on the importance of social interaction in maintaining cognitive health. Research consistently shows that staying socially active can significantly reduce the risk of cognitive decline and

KJT's kolache-making brings the generations together, helps pass on the Czech culture

KJT's kolache-making brings the generations together, helps pass on the Czech culture

More than just kolache-making, it’s a tradition involving family and friends; it’s part of the Czech culture that’s being passed down from one generation to the next in Ennis. As it’s been done for almost 60 years now, the KJT Auditorium again hosted a pre-National Polka

Rough & Ruffles: finding success, fulfillment with unique upcycling clothing designs

Rough & Ruffles: finding success, fulfillment with unique upcycling clothing designs

Since exiting a career in education, Rough & Ruffles owner McKenna Marcy hasn’t looked back. “I was originally a kindergarten teacher and found out I was two weeks pregnant when I moved here for my job, and just knew I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom,” she shared in

Texas leads nation with most new jobs added over last year

Texas leads nation with most new jobs added over last year

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott is celebrating Texas as the No. 1 state in the nation for job creation, adding more new jobs last month and over the last year than any other state. Under Governor Abbott's leadership, Texas has added more than 2.5 million jobs since he

Ribbon cutting held for Blessed Homes Renovations and Roofing

Ribbon cutting held for Blessed Homes Renovations and Roofing

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Blessed Homes Renovations and Roofing, located at 1014 Ferris Ave., #108C, in Waxahachie.

Ribbon cutting held for Ellis County Central

Ribbon cutting held for Ellis County Central

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting at the community-wide open house for Ellis County Central, which serves as a modern hub for a variety of essential public services, located at 302 N. Monroe St. in Waxahachie.

Scarborough's 'Last Huzzah' for 2025 is this weekend

Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. (May 19, 2025): It’s the Last Huzzah! The 3-day Memorial Day Weekend, May 24, 25, & 26, 2025 will close out the 44th season of Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®) with a grand celebration of music, merriment, and magic! The Last Huzzah weekend brings a