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Photo of Ellis County Judge Todd Little.

County Judge Todd Little to accept North Central Texas Council of Governments role

Ellis County Judge Todd Little formally announced during Tuesday’s commissioners’ court meeting that he will be stepping down from his position, sharing that he will be accepting the executive director position for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. His departure had been flagged as part of Tuesday’s

Photograph of bluebonnets in a field near Ennis, Texas.

Ennis' bluebonnets recognized by National Geographic

The 73rd annual Bluebonnet Trails are underway in the city of Ennis, which was designated by the Texas Legislature in 1997 as both the official Bluebonnet City of Texas and as the home of the official Texas Bluebonnet Trail. The beloved annual event has now been recognized by National Geographic

Spring/summer season to kick off Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

Spring/summer season to kick off Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

The Waxahachie Farmers Market starts its spring/summer season this Saturday, April 5, with the city announcing several special activities for opening day. “We are so excited to kick off the spring/summer season this Saturday,” said Eleana Tuley, the city of Waxahachie’s downtown redevelopment and historic preservation manager.

OurCalling wastewater treatment plant permit before TCEQ commissioners on April 3

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners meet Wednesday, April 3, in Austin, with the agenda items to include discussion about the OurCalling Inc. permit application for a wastewater treatment plant. If approved, the permit would authorize the discharge of up to 90,000 gallons of treated domestic wastewater per

Keeping canning safe: Pressure canner gauge testing offered at AgriLife Extension Office

As canning season approaches, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reminds home canners of the importance of annual pressure canner gauge testing. Proper testing ensures your canner operates safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and spoilage. Pressure canners with dial gauges should be tested yearly

Photo of the king and queen at Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns for its 44th season this Saturday, April 5

Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®) returns for its 44th season this Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025. The opening weekend of the 2025 season kicks off with Kids Free Weekend presented by Whataburger! Up to (3) Kids 12 & under get in free with each paid adult – no

97th annual Chamber Excellence Awards celebrated

97th annual Chamber Excellence Awards celebrated

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 97th annual Chamber Excellence Awards at the Waxahachie Civic Center. More than 500 attendees were on hand for the gala, which serves to recognize “the businesses, leaders, and community members who make Waxahachie thrive,” a spokesman said. The following awards were presented: