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HHSC shares health resources during second annual Healthy Texan Week

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission kicked off its second annual Healthy Texan Week, May 5-11, by highlighting resources for helping Texans embrace healthy living. “During the second annual Healthy Texan Week, Texans are encouraged to go out and take control of their health,” said Gov. Greg Abbott.

Applications now open for Take Care of Texas ambassador program

The Take Care of Texas program is preparing for the 2025-26 school year by opening applications to its Ambassador Program. The program is designed to provide educators with knowledge and resources to spread awareness of the Take Care of Texas program with colleagues and administrators. “The ambassadors should be K-12

Governor Abbott recognizes 2025 Travel and Tourism Week

Governor Abbott recognizes 2025 Travel and Tourism Week

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed May 4‒10, 2025 as Travel and Tourism Week in Texas and recognized the Texas travel and tourism industry as a critical economic driver and job creator across every region of the state. “Texas is a top travel destination for visitors from across the

Ferris operates use-based infrastructure that doesn’t burden the taxpayer

Ferris, Texas — May 5, 2025 – As measles cases rise across the state and cities work to coordinate their responses and public messaging, Ferris residents are getting answers in under a minute without leaving their homes, disrupting their workday, or waiting in emergency rooms. They aren’t panicking. They’re prepared.

May 3 election results

The below PDF, as released by the Ellis County Elections Office, includes final results from municipal, school board, and other elections held during the May 3 election. Each entity will now canvass the votes in their respective elections and designate them as official. Upload 4 Summary_WEB_202505032101176507Upload 4 Summary_

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Chamber hosts ribbon cutting for Chase Bank

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the new Chase Bank location at 1904 N. U.S. Highway 77 in Waxahachie.

Texas wins 2025 Prosperity Cup for new business investments

Texas wins 2025 Prosperity Cup for new business investments

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas winning the 2025 Prosperity Cup awarded by Site Selection magazine to the top-performing state for attracting new business investments. “Texas is No. 1 in the nation for attracting new business investments because we offer businesses the freedom to succeed,” said Governor Abbott. “For