Ribbon cutting held for Railport Brewing Co.
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the seventh anniversary of Railport Brewing Co., a family-owned craft brewery, located at 405 W. Madison St. in Waxahachie.
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Ribbon cutting held for Moonshot Financial
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Moonshot Financial, financial planning and consulting services, located at 130 Chieftain Drive, Suite 101, in Waxahachie.
A Place to Plant Plus: offering handcrafted wooden containers – and more
Looking for some unique containers for your plants? Look no further than A Place to Plant Plus at the Waxahachie Farmers Market.
“We hand-make wooden planters,” owner Nikki Martin Kellet said. “We do make other things, but this is our main product.”
Kellet’s booth features shelves of unique containers,
Public comment period opens for various 2025 K-12 instructional materials
AUSTIN, Texas – The State Board of Education (SBOE) is accepting public comment for the second cycle of materials submitted through the Instructional Materials Review and Approval (IMRA) process. This cycle reflects the SBOE’s ongoing commitment to providing Texas educators and students with high-quality instructional resources.
The IMRA process was
Texas Legislature passes nuclear power legislation
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 14, which will revolutionize Texas’ growing nuclear industry and will lead a nuclear power renaissance in the United States.
“Texas is the energy capital of the world, and this legislation will position Texas at the forefront of
Breaking the myths about Alzheimer’s and dementia
Ellis County, TX — Misconceptions about Alzheimer’s and dementia can prevent individuals from seeking help and support. This Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is addressing common myths to promote understanding and awareness.
“One of the biggest myths is that memory loss
Abbott signs Texas Cyber Command into law
SAN ANTONIO – Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 150 into law to create the Texas Cyber Command, the largest state-based cybersecurity department in America, during a bill signing ceremony at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, the Texas Cyber Command
SB 2878 passes; Ellis County's new 504th district court only awaits governor's signature
Late Sunday afternoon, June 1, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 2878 in a 136-2 vote. The omnibus courts and judiciary bill had come down to the wire, with June 1 the deadline for its passage.
As passed, the bill includes the new 504th Judicial District Court, which
Ellis County's newest district court hanging in the balance as legislative session nears its end
A different version of courtroom drama is ongoing at the state Capitol in Austin, where lawmakers have one last-chance opportunity to ensure Ellis County gets its fourth judicial district court.
Recently appointed Ellis County Judge John Wray, R-Waxahachie, has been highly involved these past few days in getting the 504th
Property tax relief measures pass; joint resolutions to go before the voters
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and Speaker Dustin Burrows are lauding the passage of Senate Bill 4, Senate Bill 23, House Bill 9, Senate Joint Resolution 2, Senate Joint Resolution 85, and House Joint Resolution 1. If approved by voters this November, these measures will deliver significant
Update: TCEQ adds Sunday as an Ozone Action Day
Updated on May 31: The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Sunday, June 1, 2025.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Abbott appoints university student regents, including Wochele of Waxahachie
AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed eight student regents, including Hayden Wochele of Waxahachie, to their respective universities, effective June 1 for terms set to expire on May 31, 2026.
Wochele is the appointee for the University of North Texas System. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in
Ribbon cutting held for Dunhill Homes
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating Dunhill Homes at Tuscan Estates, located at 120 Aiden Drive in Waxahachie.
Local concern expressed over Texas House Bill 23, which awaits Senate action in Austin
Time is running out in the Texas Legislature for House Bill 23, which would allow developers an alternate route for receiving approval for their plans. The measure has drawn local criticism, however.
After passing the House on April 30, the measure then moved to the Senate, where it was assigned