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Glenn Heights mayor named 2027 Best Southwest Partnership chair

GLENN HEIGHTS – Mayor Sonja A. Brown has been named 2027 Chair of the Best Southwest Partnership, positioning her to lead one of the region’s most established collaborative organizations as it continues its work to strengthen communities throughout southern Dallas County and northern Ellis County. Brown currently serves as chair-

NCTCOG board votes 8-6 to remove Little as executive director

Former Ellis County Judge Todd Little is out as executive director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. COG’s executive board of directors voted 8-6 during its Thursday, Aug. 26, meeting to discontinue the employer/employee relationship. The 18-member board is comprised of 17 locally elected

Ozone Action Day - adding Tuesday, Sept. 1

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Friday, Aug. 28, Saturday, Aug. 29, Monday, Aug. 31, and Tuesday, Sept. 1 What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to

Ellis County Judge John Wray statement on budget anomalies

The following statement was issued by Ellis County Judge John Wray on Thursday, Aug. 27, relating to budget-related anomalies he brought forth during the Ellis County Commissioners' Court recent meeting. Citizens of Ellis County, As stated during our most recent Commissioners Court meeting, discrepancies were identified in the

$138 billion Texas transportation investment announced

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Aug. 26 a new 10-year Texas Department of Transportation plan with a projected investment of $138 billion. “Texas’ booming economy and growing population demand a transportation system that keeps people and products moving safely and efficiently,” Abbott said. “This $138 billion investment will

Ribbon cutting for J Banks Art Photography.

Ribbon cutting: J Banks Art Photography

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for J Banks Art Photography, which specializes in wedding, family, maternity, newborn, senior, headshot, real estate, and event photography. The studio is located at 406 W. Franklin St. in Waxahachie.

Ozone Action Day - Wednesday, Aug. 26 & Thursday, Aug. 27

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, August 26, and Thursday, Aug. 27. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels