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A photo of the Big Tex statue at the State Fair of Texas.

State Fair of Texas wraps up Sunday, Oct. 19; Free Student Ticket Program extended

DALLAS –The State Fair of Texas has expanded the validity of its free student admission tickets for the 2025 season to include the fair’s final weekend, which concludes this Sunday, Oct. 19. Tickets are distributed to students in pre-K through 8th grade within a 100-mile radius of

2025 Chamber of Commerce Week recognized in Texas

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated the vital role Texas chambers of commerce play in strengthening local communities to create a bigger, better Texas for all by proclaiming Oct. 13-17 as Chamber of Commerce Week in Texas. “Texas’ thriving entrepreneurial spirit is the driving force behind our state’s

Ozone Action Days: Tuesday, Oct. 14-Thursday, Oct. 16

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Thursday, Oct. 16. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels

City of Ennis announces upcoming mayoral transition

ENNIS – On Tuesday, Oct. 7, Ennis Mayor Kameron Raburn announced his candidacy for Ellis County judge, according to a media release issued by the city, which further noted that, in accordance with election law, the announcement triggers his resignation from the elected position. The release noted that the city is

Texas' 10th annual Texas HireAbility Campaign underway

Texas' 10th annual Texas HireAbility Campaign underway

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently announced the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities is partnering with the Texas Workforce Commission for the 10th annual Texas HireAbility campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and their contributions in the workplace. “Every October, we honor the

Texas Stock Exchange receives SEC approval

Texas Stock Exchange receives SEC approval

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the Texas Stock Exchange for receiving U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approval to operate as a national securities exchange. “Texas is swiftly becoming America’s financial hub,” said Governor Abbott. “I congratulate the Texas Stock Exchange for the launch of Texas’ own trading

Photo of a ribbon cutting.

Ribbon cutting held for the new JP2 sub-courthouse

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently helped celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Justice of the Peace Precinct 2 Building, located at 2675 W US Hwy 287 Business, Suite 110, Waxahachie.