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Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend this Saturday-Monday

Emergency Supplies Tax-Free Weekend this Saturday-Monday

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) are encouraging Texans to participate in this year’s Emergency Supplies Sales Tax Holiday starting Saturday, April 26, through Monday, April 28. “Having emergency supplies on-hand is one of the best ways Texans can keep themselves and their

A bird of prey in flight.

Vikings, barbarians to take over Scarborough on April 26-27

Come be a part of the invasion of the Viking & Barbarians this weekend at Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®)! The invasion is all in fun, of course, as the weekend is filled with themed special events such as costume contests, the Stein Holding competition, tug o’wars, and the

Texas labor market added 26K jobs in March

Texas labor market added 26K jobs in March

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ economy continued its strong performance in March, with the labor market achieving record highs in both total jobs and the size of the civilian labor force. Texas added 26,500 positions over the month to reach a total of 14,282,600 nonfarm jobs. The state added 192,

A photo of Scarborough Renaissance Festival royalty cheering above the front gate.

All things Celtic and Easter celebrations this weekend at Scarborough

Scarborough Faire® (Scarborough Renaissance Festival®) invites you unleash your inner Celt and enjoy Easter celebrations during Celtic & Easter Weekend April 19 & 20. There will be Celtic themed competitions and special Celtic performances, a daily Easter Egg Stroll for the kids, and an authentic Renaissance Easter Service on Sunday.

Extension Service promotes mindfulness during National Stress Awareness Month

As part of National Stress Awareness Month this April, Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is highlighting the benefits of mindfulness as an effective tool to reduce stress and enhance overall well-being. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment, without

AgriLife Extension Service encourages work-life balance

This April, in honor of National Stress Awareness Month, Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is focusing on the importance of achieving a healthy work-life balance to reduce stress and enhance well-being. The Impact of Imbalance In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to let work

People are shown using a walking trail.

Celebrate the region’s growing trail network on April 26

It’s the time of year for people to get outside more. Between the nice weather, beautiful flowers and extended daylight hours, people have more of an incentive to do something active in the spring. North Texans may want to meet their friends at one of the many community festivals