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M/WBE and local business workshop to be held May 8

M/WBE and local business workshop to be held May 8

In collaboration with other cities, the city of Ennis is hosting a minority/women business enterprise and local business workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 N.W. Main St. “Learn how to do business with each city and get information

Abbott announces Film Friendly Texas designation for Lancaster

Abbott announces Film Friendly Texas designation for Lancaster

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Lancaster, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. “Congratulations to Lancaster on earning the Film Friendly Texas designation and joining more than 175

JZ Embroidery and Printing ribbon cutting held

JZ Embroidery and Printing ribbon cutting held

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for JZ Embroidery and Printing, located at 251 S. Cedar Ridge in Duncanville, Texas.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival performers in action.

Come live the fantasy at Scarborough on May 3-4

May the “4th” be with you and come Live the Fantasy and celebrate Spring at Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®) this weekend – May 3 & 4, 2025. Cosplay fans, Cottagecore, DC, Marvel, Anime, Steampunk, and fantasy enthusiasts of all kinds; this weekend is just for you with fantasy costumes being

TxDOT meeting on FM 663 widening set for May 15

The Texas Department of Transportation will hold an in-person meeting from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, relating to the proposed widening of Farm-to-Market 663 from U.S. Highway 287 in Ellis County. The meeting will be held at Midlothian Bible Church, 4250 FM 663. The

Texas Workforce Commission celebrates National Apprenticeship Day

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission is celebrating April 30 as National Apprenticeship Day. The nationwide event highlights the significant growth of apprenticeship programs over recent years and showcases how they are developing a highly skilled workforce. “TWC’s ApprenticeshipTexas effort helps employers address critical hiring needs and add skilled workers

Aerial photo of the planned project.

Ferris at center of Cawley Partners’ 5,200-acre mixed-use project

FERRIS – In a consequential development moment in the city of Ferris’s 150-year history, Cawley Partners has acquired more than 5,200 acres straddling Dallas and Ellis counties for a transformative mixed-use project, marking a new era of opportunity and growth for Ferris and the southern DFW corridor,