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A photo of Big Tex and the crowd during the 2024 State Fair of Texas. Photo Credit: State Fair of Texas

State Fair of Texas seeks unique small businesses for 2025 event

The State Fair of Texas is excited to announce that the 2025 food and beverage concessionaire application and the 2025 commercial exhibits application are now available online. The annual State Fair of Texas comprises a vast collection of small businesses – more than 90 concessionaires, and more than 200 exhibitors come

Waxahachie City Council approves creek project, new development, Starbucks, more

The Waxahachie City Council met Jan. 6 and 21, with highlights from the approved minutes for those meetings outlined below. During the Jan. 6 meeting, the city council: • approved a supplemental appropriation (4-0 vote) for the city cemetery security camera installation. The project has been in the works since a

Glenn Heights City Council member Travis Bruton

City of Glenn Heights’ Travis Bruton appointed to National League of Cities 2025 Small Cities Council

NLC – Travis Bruton, Glenn Heights City Council Place 3, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2025 Small Cities Council. Bruton was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Steve

Texas Music Industry Economic Impact Report released

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has released the 2025 Texas Music Industry Economic Impact Report from his Texas Music Office (TMO). The biennial report tracks the growth of the Texas music industry, including music businesses and music education—and for the first time this year, music-related tourism. Economic impact is measured

Pet Coalition of Ellis County: ‘Connecting the dots’

After learning that the SPCA of Texas is pulling out of its contract with Ellis County government this April, leaving residents and pets vulnerable, the Pet Coalition of Ellis County and dozens of concerned people recently met at the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce offices. “We’re here to work with

A screenshot of where the proposed Shankle Road municipal utility district would be located in Ellis County.

CAECM to continue fight against proposed Shankle Road municipal utility district

They’re not going anywhere, and they’re in it for the long haul. That was the message delivered during a recent Citizens Against Ellis County MUDs meeting. More than two dozen municipal utility and other types of special districts have been proposed within Ellis County, one of the nation’

Texas Treasure Historic Business award nominations sought

Do you own or know of a business that has served its community for 50 years or more? If so, then nominate them for the Texas Treasures Business Award. Nominations are processed quarterly on Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, and Nov. 1. The Texas Treasure Business Award program is