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Birdwell nominated for assistant secretary of Defense position

Retiring state senator, Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, whose Senate District 22 includes the western portion of Ellis County, has been nominated to serve on the federal level as an assistant secretary of Defense by President Donald Trump. Birdwell’s name was included on a list of nominations and appointments released Oct.

Photo of Little Big Texas at the State Fair of Texas.

State Fair of Texas wraps its 2025 run, sets dates for 2026

DALLAS – The 2025 State Fair of Texas has come to a close – yet the memories made this season continue to shine across the Lone Star State. During its 24-day run, the 2025 State Fair welcomed an estimated 2 million people through its gates, each adding their own story to a

Important reminders about early voting, which starts Oct. 20 for the constitutional amendment election

Important reminders about early voting, which starts Oct. 20 for the constitutional amendment election

AUSTIN —Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that in-person, early voting starts Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31 for the Nov. 4 Election. “Early voting is an opportunity to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day at a time and place that may be more convenient for

Photo of a fall festival.

The magic and mischief continue into the second weekend of Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival

On Saturday, October 18th, the magic & mischief continue into the second weekend of the ALL-NEW Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival, bringing new entertainment and a fun competition for visitors to enjoy along with 5 stages of live entertainment, the kids’ activities, an artisan village, seasonal attractions, and a

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Scarborough’s Hollow – A Fall Fantasy Festival holds ribbon cutting

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the new Scarborough's Hollow – A Fall Fantasy Festival, which runs Saturdays through Nov. 15 and also on Halloween night. The themed entertainment venue is located at 2511 Farm-to-Market 66 in Waxahachie.

A photo of the Big Tex statue at the State Fair of Texas.

State Fair of Texas wraps up Sunday, Oct. 19; Free Student Ticket Program extended

DALLAS –The State Fair of Texas has expanded the validity of its free student admission tickets for the 2025 season to include the fair’s final weekend, which concludes this Sunday, Oct. 19. Tickets are distributed to students in pre-K through 8th grade within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park,

2025 Chamber of Commerce Week recognized in Texas

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the vital role Texas chambers of commerce play in strengthening local communities to create a bigger, better Texas for all by proclaiming Oct. 13-17 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas. “Texas’ thriving entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind our state’s economic