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Big Tex on the State Fair of Texas grounds.

State Fair of Texas announces 2026 Chevrolet Main Stage lineup; free with fair admission

DALLAS – With 100 days left until the 2026 State Fair of Texas, we are proud to announce the FREE Chevrolet® Main Stage music lineup for this year’s annual exposition. Fairgoers can experience all different kinds of live music – country to R&B, Norteño to electro-pop – during all

Stretch Zone Waxahachie ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting: Stretch Zone Waxahachie

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Stretch Zone Waxahachie's grand re-opening. Stretch Zone uses the proprietary Stretch Zone Method, a practitioner-assisted stretching approach to help increase flexibility, better mobility, and greater ease of movement. It’s located at 401 N. U.

TSTC campuses host panels to discuss workplace challenges and changes

As technology continues to reshape the global economy, Texas State Technical College recently hosted its inaugural Industry and Innovation Series. Held across three regional locations, the event brought together statewide industry partners to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the workplace and what it means for the future of

Grants announced to support workforce skills training, job placement programs

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott today announced more than $7 million in Texas Talent Connection grants to 27 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. The competitive grants are administered by the Texas Workforce Investment Council in the Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office and

Bodybar Pilates Waxahachie ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting: Bodybar Pilates Waxahachie

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Bodybar Pilates Waxahachie, a fitness studio that specializes in reformer-based Pilates workouts designed to strengthen the body and improve overall wellness. It’s located at 1796 N. U.S. Highway 77.

Ozone Action Day: Tuesday, June 16

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, June 16, 2026. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air

Hooky Entertainment in Waxahachie ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting: Hooky Entertainment

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Hooky Entertainment's grand re-opening. Hooky Entertainment offers movies, bowling, arcade games, and a full-service restaurant and bar, as well as private event spaces. It’s located at 108 Broadhead Road in Waxahachie.