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Eight candidates applied for Ellis County judge position

Results of an In The Know Ellis Open Records request indicate eight applicants applied for the Ellis County judge position that became vacant with the resignation of Todd Little, who had accepted the role of executive director for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. ITKE requested and received a

TWC launches new employee-training grant program

TWC launches new employee-training grant program

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for Skills for Success, a special initiative with Texas State Technical College (TSTC) designed to equip Texas workers with essential workforce readiness skills. “TWC is proud to partner with TSTC on Skills for Success, a program that directly aligns with

Governor signs bills, calls special session to begin July 21

Governor signs bills, calls special session to begin July 21

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the final list of 1,155 bills signed into law and 26 bills vetoed from the 89th Regular Legislative Session. Governor Abbott's veto statements may be viewed here and here. The Governor also announced he will call a Special Session to begin

Young entrepreneurs pose for a photo at the farmers market.

Big Dreams Little Tables: Raising the next generation of entrepreneurs

The second season for the city of Ennis’ Big Dreams Little Tables program is underway, with more than a dozen young aspiring entrepreneurs enrolled. “Last year was our first year doing this program, and we went through a class piece, which was the education piece, and then they got to

Photo of Craig Stevens Yetter, D.O.

Yetter joins Hope Health Ellis County team

Hope Health Ellis County recently announced that Craig Stevens Yetter, D.O., has joined its team as a family practice practitioner. The medical facility is a faith-based, not-for-profit, federally qualified patient-centered medical home that serves to provide affordable healthcare to the community. Yetter has been licensed as a doctor of

School supply collection event slated for Saturday, June 28, at Railyard Park in Waxahachie

School supply collection event slated for Saturday, June 28, at Railyard Park in Waxahachie

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office, Waxahachie Police Department, and North Ellis Emergency Communications Centers will host a 911 Gives Back initiative from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 28, at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie. This is a community outreach event designed to support local families by collecting

Abbott signs more bills from the 89th Legislative Session

Abbott signs more bills from the 89th Legislative Session

AUSTIN – Governor Abbott today signed into law over 300 bills passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session that ensure Texas remains the greatest state in the nation, bringing the total to date to over 600 bills signed into law. “Texas is where the American dream lives,” Governor Abbott. “Today, I