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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

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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

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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

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