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A Place to Plant Plus: offering handcrafted wooden containers – and more

Looking for some unique containers for your plants? Look no further than A Place to Plant Plus at the Waxahachie Farmers Market. “We hand-make wooden planters,” owner Nikki Martin Kellet said. “We do make other things, but this is our main product.” Kellet’s booth features shelves of unique containers,

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Ellis County's newest district court hanging in the balance as legislative session nears its end

A different version of courtroom drama is ongoing at the state Capitol in Austin, where lawmakers have one last-chance opportunity to ensure Ellis County gets its fourth judicial district court. Recently appointed Ellis County Judge John Wray, R-Waxahachie, has been highly involved these past few days in getting the 504th

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Local concern expressed over Texas House Bill 23, which awaits Senate action in Austin

Time is running out in the Texas Legislature for House Bill 23, which would allow developers an alternate route for receiving approval for their plans. The measure has drawn local criticism, however. After passing the House on April 30, the measure then moved to the Senate, where it was assigned

KJT's kolache-making brings the generations together, helps pass on the Czech culture

KJT's kolache-making brings the generations together, helps pass on the Czech culture

More than just kolache-making, it’s a tradition involving family and friends; it’s part of the Czech culture that’s being passed down from one generation to the next in Ennis. As it’s been done for almost 60 years now, the KJT Auditorium again hosted a pre-National Polka

Rough & Ruffles: finding success, fulfillment with unique upcycling clothing designs

Rough & Ruffles: finding success, fulfillment with unique upcycling clothing designs

Since exiting a career in education, Rough & Ruffles owner McKenna Marcy hasn’t looked back. “I was originally a kindergarten teacher and found out I was two weeks pregnant when I moved here for my job, and just knew I wanted to be a stay-at-home mom,” she shared in

A photo of ribbons and related Creative Arts entries at the State Fair of Texas.

Registration opens May 7 for the State Fair of Texas Creative Arts contests

Registration opens Wednesday, May 7, for the 2025 State Fair of Texas Creative Arts competitions, which feature more than 1,100 arts and crafts and 26 cooking contests. “There is something for every Texan, including opportunities for kids,” a spokesman said. “Whether you prefer to display your artistry by cooking

A view of the Texas Capitol in Austin.

Abbott signs ‘Texas DOGE’ into law at Texas Capitol; Harrison among bill's opposition

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 14, also known as “Texas DOGE,” into law at the Texas Capitol in Austin. Passed during the 89th Regular Legislative Session, the law will empower the Texas government to “be more efficient and less intrusive in the daily lives of Texans,” according