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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-

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

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

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