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Protecting your skin in summer: Understanding SPF and sunscreen

As summer heats up, protecting your skin from harmful UV rays is more important than ever. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service encourages Ellis County residents to prioritize their skin health by understanding SPF and sunscreen basics. “Applying sunscreen daily is one of the simplest ways to protect

TCEQ issues Ozone Action Day for Wednesday, July 2

Ozone Action Day The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, July 2, 2025. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of

New tri-agency website launched to bolster education-to-workforce pipeline

New tri-agency website launched to bolster education-to-workforce pipeline

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of an enhanced tri-agency website that will offer a modern, user-friendly platform to strengthen Texas’ education-to-workforce pipeline through a collaboration between the Texas Education Agency (TEA), the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). “Texas continues to

Proposed constitutional amendments include several relating to property tax relief

Proposed constitutional amendments include several relating to property tax relief

AUSTIN — There will be 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution on the Nov. 4 general election ballot. They represent the joint resolutions passed by a two-thirds vote in both the House and Senate during the recently concluded 89th Legislature. Earlier this week, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson drew

Photo of a building with multiple broken windows.

Rogers Hotel proposed repairs to go before Heritage Preservation Commission

The Rogers Hotel in downtown Waxahachie will be before the city of Waxahachie Heritage Preservation Commission as its owners seek permission to commence repairs and renovation work necessitated, in part, by a severe hailstorm in March. According to documents filed with the city, more than 50 windows were damaged in

Rendering of a high-speed train.

Major partner leaves Texas high-speed rail project behind

A major partner of the proposed Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project has withdrawn from the North American market, according to a news article published Tuesday, June 23, by European online media site Rail News Vista. (Read the full article here.) The site reported that the company, Renfe, was “liquidating” its subsidiary,

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