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Pet Coalition of Ellis County: ‘Connecting the dots’

After learning that the SPCA of Texas is pulling out of its contract with Ellis County government this April, leaving residents and pets vulnerable, the Pet Coalition of Ellis County and dozens of concerned people recently met at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce offices. “We’re here to work with

A screenshot of where the proposed Shankle Road municipal utility district would be located in Ellis County.

CAECM to continue fight against proposed Shankle Road municipal utility district

They’re not going anywhere, and they’re in it for the long haul. That was the message delivered during a recent Citizens Against Ellis County MUDs meeting. More than two dozen municipal utility and other types of special districts have been proposed within Ellis County, one of the nation’

Texas Treasure Historic Business award nominations sought

Do you own or know of a business that has served its community for 50 years or more? If so, then nominate them for the Texas Treasures Business Award. Nominations are processed quarterly on Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1. The Texas Treasure Business Award program is

Ellis County statement on SPCA of Texas' termination of sheltering services

Ellis County, TX: On January 14th, 2025, the SPCA of Texas sent a letter notifying the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office and the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court of their desire to terminate their contract to provide services to Ellis County. The letter specifies their facility, located at 2570 FM Road

Texas dominates nation in job creation for third year in a row

Texas dominates nation in job creation for third year in a row

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas as America's undisputed jobs leader for the third year in a row, with more jobs added in Texas in 2024 than in any other state. Jobs data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) confirms Texas added the

Governor Abbott to deliver 2025 State of the State address Feb. 2

Governor Abbott to deliver 2025 State of the State address Feb. 2

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that his 2025 State of the State address will be on Sunday, February 2 at 5:00 PM CT and Nexstar Media Group Inc. television stations across Texas will carry a live telecast. During the address, Governor Abbott will outline his priorities for the

The front facade of Ellis County Central, located at 302 N. Monroe St., in downtown Waxahachie.

Ellis County Central: Open for business

Ellis County Central has opened its doors, with patrons able to access the county’s tax office, veteran services, department of development, engineering, fire marshal, purchasing, and human resources at one convenient location in downtown Waxahachie. Officials plan a formal opening in the near future. What was once the education