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Winners of the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards announced

DALLAS – August 21, 2025 – The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat, and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 21st Annual Big Tex Choice Awards, presented by Karbach Brewing Company, was one to be remembered. After tasting and evaluating all 15

Ferris gets pop-up Chick-fil-A service

FERRIS, TX – The City of Ferris is excited to announce that Chick-fil-A will begin serving the community with its special pop-up service starting Tuesday, August 26, 2025, and continuing every Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 100 Town Plaza in Ferris. The setup will

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Abbott signs laws addressing housing crisis

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently ceremonially signed Senate Bill 15, Senate Bill 840, and House Bill 24 into law to tackle the housing shortage and improve housing affordability across the state during a bill signing ceremony at the Texas Capitol. “Housing affordability is one of the key issues on the

Ferris confirmed as filming location for new ‘Beth and Rip’ ‘Yellowstone’ spinoff series

FERRIS, TX – Stories have been circulating for several days and out of deep respect for the production team and creative process, the City of Ferris has waited for confirmation from 101 Studios regarding the information. 101 has informed media outlets of the upcoming series starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser,

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Abbott rings closing bell, celebrates NYSE Texas launch

ARLINGTON — On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Governor Greg Abbott rang the Closing Bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in celebration of the launch of NYSE Texas in Arlington. “Texas ranks No. 1 in so many different ways,” said Governor Abbott. “We are No. 1 for economic development, most new

A new fall tradition to debut: Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival starts Oct. 11

A new fall tradition to debut: Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival starts Oct. 11

A brand-new fall tradition is coming to North Texas. Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival will debut on October 11, 2025, created by the producers of Scarborough Renaissance Festival®. This immersive festival will transform the Crown Meadow area of the Scarborough Renaissance site into a world of magic, mischief, and

Abbott announces $146 billion-plus in transportation investment

Abbott announces $146 billion-plus in transportation investment

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestion relief projects to meet the demands of Texas’ growing population and a thriving