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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

Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce staff members.

Waxahachie Chamber: ‘It takes everybody to make a town’

With 2025 underway, the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce isn’t missing a beat as every day represents another opportunity to help its members succeed. The organization’s 2024 accomplishments can be found on its website, and in a recent visit to the chamber office, staff said they’re looking to

Harrison pre-files bills for 89th Legislature

As of Friday, Jan. 3, state Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) had pre-filed 43 bills for the upcoming 89th Legislature, which kicks off at the state Capitol in Austin on Tuesday, Jan. 14, and continues through Monday, June 2. Across the Legislature to date, the House has seen 1,

A photo of the Texas state capitol building.

Legislative Day in Austin

Leadership Ellis County and other organizations are hosting a Legislative Day in Austin. Tickets are available now for the trip, which is planned for Wednesday, Feb. 19. “Join us in representing the Waxahachie business community and all of Ellis County as we work together to build a thriving region for

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