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Ellis County 4-H’er sells reserve champion market steer for $50,000 at State Fair of Texas

Ellis County 4-H’er sells reserve champion market steer for $50,000 at State Fair of Texas

DALLAS – The 77th annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction held Friday, Oct. 3, at the State Fair of Texas saw Ellis County 4-H member, Elizabeth Norwood, garner a $50,000 bid from State Fair of Texas Concessionaires and Midway Ride Operators for her reserve grand champion market steer. Earlier in

Ellis County Fire Marshal’s Office recognizes Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-12

The Ellis County Fire Marshal’s Office is joining forces with the National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years, to raise awareness during this year’s campaign: “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Fire Prevention Week runs Oct.

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

Meet up with Ellis County’s own weatherman, Kevin Crouch, from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, when South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local, reliable weather coverage with a special event at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with the community that

Ozone Action Day: Wednesday, Oct. 1; Thursday, Oct. 2

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday, Oct. 1, and Thursday, Oct. 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

$10.9 million in grants awarded to North Texas, DFW area veteran service organizations

$10.9 million in grants awarded to North Texas, DFW area veteran service organizations

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced that Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $10.9 million were awarded to 37 organizations in the North Texas and Dallas-Fort Worth area (including Ellis County) as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations. Administered by

Texas economy expands faster than nation in 2nd quarter 2025

Texas economy expands faster than nation in 2nd quarter 2025

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength of Texas’ robust economy as new data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows the Texas economy growing at a faster rate than the nation as a whole. The state’s real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded in

TCEQ recognized as a Veteran Employer of the Year

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has been awarded a Veteran Employer of the Year award by the Texas Veterans Commission. Named in the Large Government Entity category, the award recognizes businesses and organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to employing veterans and leading effective veteran initiatives. TCEQ has doubled