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Vikings, barbarians to take over Scarborough on April 26-27

Come be a part of the invasion of the Viking & Barbarians this weekend at Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®)! The invasion is all in fun, of course, as the weekend is filled with themed special events such as costume contests, the Stein Holding competition, tug o’wars, and the

Extension Service highlights the role of exercise during National Stress Awareness Month

To wrap up National Stress Awareness Month this April, Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is encouraging the community to explore the many ways exercise can help reduce stress and improve overall health. Why Exercise Matters Exercise isn’t just about physical fitness — it’s also a

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First Heart Smart Conference draws more than 150 attendees in Waxahachie

More than 150 community members gathered at the Waxahachie Senior Center on April 16 for the first Heart Smart Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Ellis County in partnership with the center. “We are so grateful to everyone who made this event a success,

Texas labor market added 26K jobs in March

Texas labor market added 26K jobs in March

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ economy continued its strong performance in March, with the labor market achieving record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force. Texas added 26,500 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,282,600 nonfarm jobs. The state added 192,

Ellis County judge position posted online; April 21 deadline set for applications

Following Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s recent announcement that he will be resigning, the county has posted the job description and application process for those interested in throwing their hat in the ring. Little is stepping down from his elected position to become the executive director for the North

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Ennis ISD names lone finalist for superintendent

The Ennis ISD board of trustees recently announced Dr. Greg Bradley as its lone finalist for superintendent. “We are very excited to name Dr. Bradley as the lone finalist to lead our district as the next superintendent,” board president, Bramlet Beard, said in a statement. “We had a lot of

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Ennis City Commission extends city manager offer

The Ennis City Commission recently unanimously voted to extend an offer for the position of city manager to Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer. “This decision was made collectively by the city commission after a thorough and deliberate process,” said Mayor Kameron Raburn. “Andrea has a strong background in city infrastructure planning and growing