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A view of the Texas Capitol in Austin. Photo courtesy of ricraider, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons

State Senate committees set; Ellis County's senators on 9 of 16

The 89th legislature kicked off Tuesday, Jan. 14, with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick already announcing the state Senate committees. Ellis County is well represented amongst those bodies, as it is currently divided between two state senatorial districts. Sen. Brian Birdwell’s district comprises a large part of the county’s

HHSC notifies public regarding privacy breach

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying information or sensitive personal information may have been inappropriately accessed, used or disclosed. On Nov. 21, 2024, HHSC learned the account information and personal identifying information

Graphic withi information about the Waxahachie Cinema Showcase on Jan. 18

Tickets available: Texas Theater to host Waxahachie Cinema Showcase on Jan. 18

The Texas Theater is proud to host the very first Waxahachie Cinema Showcase on Saturday, January 18! Waxahachie has a long and rich history of filmmaking, with its scenic charm often serving as a backdrop for major productions. However, the opportunity to spotlight and celebrate local filmmakers has been rare—

SPCA of Texas to end Ellis County contract mid-April

(DALLAS, TX; WAXAHACHIE, TX); January 14, 2025 – The SPCA of Texas has announced the upcoming transition of its operations in Ellis County, including the conclusion of its Animal Shelter and Maintenance Services Contract, effective April 15, 2025. This decision follows extensive evaluation and discussions with Ellis County leadership to better

A front view of the new Hope Health faciity now open at 572 Coleman St., Waxahachie.

Hope Health's new facility opens on Coleman Street, Waxahachie

Hope Health Ellis County's new 26,000-square-foot facility at 572 Coleman St. (off of Farley Street) is home to all the services the nonprofit community health center offers, including adult medical and pediatrics, behavioral health, women’s health, and dental care. The new building has also brought about

A photo of the window exhibit, "Hollywood Comes to Ellis County" at the Ellis County Museum in downtown Waxahachie.

Lawmakers, actors look to increase film/TV production across the state

Advocates for increased film and television production in the state of Texas will push their cause again with the start of the 89th Legislature in Austin, which kicks off Tuesday, Jan. 14. Several bills looking to make the state even more attractive to productions have already been pre-filed, with more

A photo of the Ellis County Courthouse in historic downtown Waxahachie.

Gov. Abbott congratulates Waxahachie as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today (Jan. 10) congratulated the City of Waxahachie on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows the Waxahachie Convention &