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Governor's Small Business Summit served up guidance, networking, and more during Waxahachie visit

More than 260 people attended the Governor’s Small Business Summit on July 24 at the Waxahachie Civic Center. This was the first-ever such summit to be held in Waxahachie and was hosted by the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce in coordination with the Texas Governor’s Office. The five-hour event

Harrison files bills to repeal 'corporate welfare' legislation

State Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, announced this week that he has filed additional bills for consideration during the 30-day special session that began Monday. “Today, I filed bills to REPEAL four of the most liberal, budget busting bills that recently passed,” Harrison posted on the social media platform X (formerly

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Neighborhood meeting on proposed Sam's Club slated for Thursday, July 24

A neighborhood meeting between residents and Sam’s Club officials is planned for this Thursday, July 24. City staff and officials also will be in attendance. Those wanting more information about the proposed Sam’s Club to be located at 2400 N. U.S. Highway 77 are encouraged to attend.

Two high-speed rail projects to cross Ellis County?

Could two high-speed rail projects cross Ellis County in the future? One on its east side and another on its west? A bill that’s been refiled in Austin for the upcoming special session raises the question. According to information on the Texas State Law Library’s website, a special

O'Brien's Bookshop: building community through a love for books and reading

O'Brien's Bookshop: building community through a love for books and reading

O’Brien’s Bookshop opened a storefront in downtown Midlothian this May, and the owners, Lisa and Ross O’Brien, are working to provide two things: books for all and a community space to read them. The O’Briens are creating this community in many ways, with the most prominent

Christmas in July Festival of Trees: an early holiday shopping event July 19 and 26

Christmas in July Festival of Trees: an early holiday shopping event July 19 and 26

Ellis County Habitat for Humanity was established in 2001. Its mission was and still is to provide decent and affordable housing for families in need. Since its inception, the 501c3 nonprofit has built and or renovated homes for 14 families – three in Ennis, one in Midlothian, and 10 in Waxahachie.

Waxahachie City Council to discuss city hall renovation projected overrun Friday

The Waxahachie City Council will hold a work session at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the Waxahachie Civic Center to discuss projected overruns on the city hall renovation/addition project. The work session follows council members receiving a report from Jon Vidaurri of Vidaurri Management Group, which is