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Water-efficient and Energy Star product sales tax holidays set for May 24-26

AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s upcoming water-efficient products and Energy Star sales tax holidays. “Older, inefficient appliances and outdated water systems can put a tremendous strain on our power grids and water

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting held for McKnight Title

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of McKnight Title, located at 1003 Legacy Ranch Road, Suite 202, in Waxahachie.

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.