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Graphic withi information about the Waxahachie Cinema Showcase on Jan. 18

Tickets available: Texas Theater to host Waxahachie Cinema Showcase on Jan. 18

The Texas Theater is proud to host the very first Waxahachie Cinema Showcase on Saturday, January 18! Waxahachie has a long and rich history of filmmaking, with its scenic charm often serving as a backdrop for major productions. However, the opportunity to spotlight and celebrate local filmmakers has been rare—

SPCA of Texas to end Ellis County contract mid-April

(DALLAS, TX; WAXAHACHIE, TX); January 14, 2025 – The SPCA of Texas has announced the upcoming transition of its operations in Ellis County, including the conclusion of its Animal Shelter and Maintenance Services Contract, effective April 15, 2025. This decision follows extensive evaluation and discussions with Ellis County leadership to better

A photo of the Ellis County Courthouse in historic downtown Waxahachie.

Gov. Abbott congratulates Waxahachie as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today (Jan. 10) congratulated the City of Waxahachie on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows the Waxahachie Convention &

Ellzey co-sponsors Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jake Ellzey has proudly joined Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) in co-sponsoring the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act, a critical bill that safeguards middle-class families and small businesses from excessive IRS audits. The legislation blocks the IRS from using the

Texas oil and natural gas industry pays record $27.3 billion in state and local taxes, state royalties

AUSTIN – According to just-released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA), the Texas oil and natural gas industry paid $27.3 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year (FY) 2024–the highest total in Texas history–shattering last year’s record by almost

TWC announces 2025 Texas Conference for Employers schedule

TWC announces 2025 Texas Conference for Employers schedule

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Texas Conference for Employers (TCE) series, kicking off in January. Sponsored by TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers, the TCE series provides businesses with a wealth of resources. Attendees can learn about the

Record-breaking employment celebrated by Texas in 2024

Governor Greg Abbott on Dec. 20 celebrated 2024 as a year of record-breaking employment in Texas as the state again broke all records for the number of Texans working. November jobs reports show Texas leads the nation for jobs added over the last 12 months. Texas also set new record