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Waxahachie Senior Center members walk more than 7K miles in health challenge

The Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service announces the successful completion of the Walk Across Texas! program by the Waxahachie Senior Center. The program is a statewide initiative by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service aimed at promoting physical activity among Texans. Over the course

Ellis County Poultry Trades Day slated for Saturday, May 17

Ellis County Poultry Trades Day slated for Saturday, May 17

The annual Ellis County Poultry Trades Day is slated for Saturday, May 17, at the Ellis County Expo Center in Waxahachie. Parking and admission are free to the family-friendly event, which will run from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. On hand will be dozens of poultry and livestock

Abbott holds ceremony for business-related legislation

Abbott holds ceremony for business-related legislation

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has signed three critical pieces of pro-growth, business-friendly legislation into law, including Senate Bill 29 that codifies the business judgment rule in Texas, during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, these new laws will boost Texas’ capital

Applications open for TWC program that helps fund employee training

The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for the Upskill Texas program. The state agency’s program has allocated $6 million toward employee training with this round of funding. “My fellow commissioners and I have heard from many of you about the need to upskill your current employees, and this

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting held for Upscale Barber Academy

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Upscale Barber Academy, located at 223 S. U.S. Highway 77 in Waxahachie.

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting held for European Wax Center

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of European Wax Center, located at 1318 N. U.S. Highway 77, Suite 2, in Waxahachie.

2025 Economic Development Week proclaimed in Texas

2025 Economic Development Week proclaimed in Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has recognized the critical role that local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in strengthening the Texas economy, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing quality of life for all Texans by proclaiming May 12‒16, 2025 as Economic Development Week in Texas. “Texas is where