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Farmers market feature: Beth’s Door Décor

For Beth Cheatwood, handcrafting wreaths is an act of love. The almost octogenarian is the owner of Beth’s Door Décor, and she’s entering her third season as a part of the Waxahachie Farmers Market. “I’m a God-based business,” she said. “It’s an expression of my

Waxahachie Farmers Market to kick off summer season May 2

The Waxahachie Farmers Market opens its summer season this Saturday, May 2, with about 80 vendors signed up to participate. The summer season will run Saturdays through the next-to-last weekend in October. “Join us from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 701 Howard Road for fresh produce,

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Ennis’ Bluebonnet Trails underway; festival slated for April 17-19

The annual Bluebonnet Trails are underway in the city of Ennis, with the monthlong celebration of the state of Texas’ official wildflower ongoing through April 30. This year’s festival will be held Friday-Sunday, April 17-19, in the city’s historic downtown. The trails, which were founded and

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Public meeting slated for glass recycling facility registration application

MIDLOTHIAN – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public meeting next month relating to Strategic Materials Inc.’s proposed registration for a Type V municipal solid waste transfer station with recovery operations at 3240 Robinson Road, Midlothian. The facility has a current registration; however, SMI was sold in

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

Meet up with Ellis County’s own weatherman, Kevin Crouch, from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, when South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local, reliable weather coverage with a special event at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with the community

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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-

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