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SBA assistance made available to Ellis County residents

Ellis County residents impacted by the recent storms now have access to the Small Business Administration’s home disaster loans, business physical disaster loans, and economic injury disaster loans. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the SBA’s low-interest loan programs’ availability on Wednesday for North Texas residents, which also includes Collin,

National Nutrition Month: Eat the rainbow for better health!

National Nutrition Month: Eat the rainbow for better health!

This National Nutrition Month, let’s celebrate the vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables! Eating a variety of colorful produce isn’t just visually appealing – it’s a simple and effective way to ensure you’re getting a wide range of essential nutrients to support overall health. Why Eat the

Texas labor market expansion continues into 2025

Texas labor market expansion continues into 2025

AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas labor market achieved new record highs for both jobs and the civilian labor force in January. The state added 27,900 positions over the month, reaching a total of 14,236,400 nonfarm jobs. Texas added 187,700 jobs from January 2024 to January 2025, bringing the

24th annual Lawn and Garden Expo slated for March 29

24th annual Lawn and Garden Expo slated for March 29

The Ellis County Master Gardener Association hosts its 24th annual Lawn and Garden Expo from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Waxahachie Civic Center. The event will feature demonstrations, vendors, the Master Gardeners’ annual plant sale, and other community resources. “This event is highly anticipated

A view of the Hope Health Waxahachie campus building.

Hope Health to host grand opening March 29 at its new Waxahachie facility

Hope Health will host a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 29, to celebrate its new Waxahachie facility, offering a reception and tours. The ceremony will take place from noon-3 p.m.; the event will include a ribbon cutting with area chambers of commerce at noon and opportunities to share

Governor seeks SBA disaster declaration sought for north Texas severe weather

Governor seeks SBA disaster declaration sought for north Texas severe weather

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that he requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for North Texas communities impacted by tornadoes, thunderstorms, and damaging straight-line winds that occurred earlier this month. If approved, the SBA declaration would make federal assistance available through disaster loans

TxDOT to host open house Thursday on SS394 in Waxahachie

TxDOT to host open house Thursday on SS394 in Waxahachie

The public is invited to attend an open house-type meeting relating to the Texas Department of Transportation’s proposed State Spur 394 south of Waxahachie. The proposed roadway would extend 1.7 miles east from I-35E to FM 877 (Howard Road) and is described in a TxDOT notice as having