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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

A photo of a Piaggio Ape, a three-wheeled truck made in Italy.

The tuk tuks of Waxahachie

What’s a tuk tuk, you ask? Waxahachie-based Texas Tuk Tuks is happy to share the answer while also visiting with you about their thriving small business that revolves around the importing of Italian-made, three-wheel trucks. Owner Daniel Smith started his business several decades ago, first importing Vespa scooters made

Bluebonnet Market postpones opening to Saturday, April 12

The city of Ennis has announced that the opening of its Bluebonnet Market (farmers market) has been postponed to Saturday, April 12. Bluebonnet Market, which is an open air gathering, was slated to open this Saturday at its location starting in the 100 block of N. Dallas St. and extending

Photo of Ellis County Judge Todd Little.

County Judge Todd Little to accept North Central Texas Council of Governments role

Ellis County Judge Todd Little formally announced during Tuesday’s commissioners’ court meeting that he will be stepping down from his position, sharing that he will be accepting the executive director position for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. His departure had been flagged as part of Tuesday’s

Photograph of bluebonnets in a field near Ennis, Texas.

Ennis' bluebonnets recognized by National Geographic

The 73rd annual Bluebonnet Trails are underway in the city of Ennis, which was designated by the Texas Legislature in 1997 as both the official Bluebonnet City of Texas and as the home of the official Texas Bluebonnet Trail. The beloved annual event has now been recognized by National Geographic

Spring/summer season to kick off Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

Spring/summer season to kick off Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

The Waxahachie Farmers Market starts its spring/summer season this Saturday, April 5, with the city announcing several special activities for opening day. “We are so excited to kick off the spring/summer season this Saturday,” said Eleana Tuley, the city of Waxahachie’s downtown redevelopment and historic preservation manager.