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2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest opens for entries

2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest opens for entries

DALLAS – It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair! The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off today, Oct. 22. In 2023, Big Tex got a brand-new pair of custom Lucchese Bootmaker boots, designed by previous contest winner Jessica

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting held for Traditions Health

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating Traditions Health, which offers hospice care and home health. The agency is located at 371 Solon Road, Suite 100, in Waxahachie.

Birdwell nominated for assistant secretary of Defense position

Retiring state senator, Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, whose Senate District 22 includes the western portion of Ellis County, has been nominated to serve on the federal level as an assistant secretary of Defense by President Donald Trump. Birdwell’s name was included on a list of nominations and appointments released

Photo of Little Big Texas at the State Fair of Texas.

State Fair of Texas wraps its 2025 run, sets dates for 2026

DALLAS – The 2025 State Fair of Texas has come to a close – yet the memories made this season continue to shine across the Lone Star State. During its 24-day run, the 2025 State Fair welcomed an estimated 2 million people through its gates, each adding their own story to

Important reminders about early voting, which starts Oct. 20 for the constitutional amendment election

Important reminders about early voting, which starts Oct. 20 for the constitutional amendment election

AUSTIN —Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that in-person, early voting starts Oct. 20 and runs through Oct. 31 for the Nov. 4 Election. “Early voting is an opportunity to cast your ballot ahead of Election Day at a time and place that may be more convenient

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The magic and mischief continue into the second weekend of Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival

On Saturday, October 18th, the magic & mischief continue into the second weekend of the ALL-NEW Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival, bringing new entertainment and a fun competition for visitors to enjoy along with 5 stages of live entertainment, the kids’ activities, an artisan village, seasonal attractions, and

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Scarborough’s Hollow – A Fall Fantasy Festival holds ribbon cutting

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the new Scarborough's Hollow – A Fall Fantasy Festival, which runs Saturdays through Nov. 15 and also on Halloween night. The themed entertainment venue is located at 2511 Farm-to-Market 66 in Waxahachie.