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TML recognizes Glenn Heights councilmember for service

GLENN HEIGHTS – The city of Glenn Heights recently announced that Councilmember Travis Bruton has received formal recognition from Texas Municipal League President Allison Heyward for his dedicated service on the TML State Legislative Committee. Councilmember Bruton served alongside municipal leaders from across Texas, helping shape legislative priorities that support cities

Wilmer mayor receives Texas Municipal League’s CMO designation

WILMER – Wilmer’s Mayor Sheila Petta recently earned a Certified Municipal Official designation from the Texas Municipal League. The achievement is the compilation of 72 hours of advanced municipal training in areas such as governance, leadership, finance, and ethics. The CMO designation recognizes a commitment to continued learning, effective leadership,

Nasdaq Texas’ launch celebrated

Nasdaq Texas’ launch celebrated

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the announcement by Nasdaq Inc. to launch its own Texas financial exchange, Nasdaq Texas. Nasdaq Texas will be a new dual listing venue aimed to expand services across the state and grow investment opportunities to United States investors. “Texas is the financial services capital

Nonprofits encouraged to sign up now for North Texas Giving Day – and enjoy year-round fundraising opportunities

Communities Foundation of Texas is encouraging nonprofits to register now for the 2026 North Texas Giving Day. “By registering early, you’ll receive your own customizable NorthTexasGivingDay.org page, where you can share your story, highlight your impact, and start receiving donations year-round – not just on Giving Day,” a spokesman

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TSTC’s MEI Technology Data Center Pathway program graduates first cohort

RED OAK – Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus celebrated its first graduates from the MEI (Mechanical, Electrical, and Information) Technology Data Center Pathway program on Monday, Nov. 17. Eleven graduates received their certificates of completion from Compass Datacenters, a data center management company that partnered with TSTC to

Ennis Public Theatre presents 'The Snow Queen' with a run from Dec. 5-14

Ennis Public Theatre presents 'The Snow Queen' with a run from Dec. 5-14

Tickets are on sale for the Ennis Public Theatre’s production of “The Snow Queen,” directed by Julie Mitchell and Markus Baldwin. The show is described as “an enchanting adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic fairy tale about love and friendship, perfect for the holiday season.” “The Snow Queen”

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Texas Quad Agency Child Care Initiative Commission holds inaugural meeting

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission recently hosted the first meeting of the Texas Quad Agency Child Care Initiative Commission. The Quad Agency was established by the 89th Texas Legislature to enhance child care access, affordability, and quality by improving coordination among state agencies. “This initiative marks a significant step forward