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Catch ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ this weekend as WCT’s production hits the stage

Looking to enjoy some holiday cheer? Waxahachie Community Theatre presents its annual holiday production this weekend, Dec. 12-14. This year’s performance is of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” which is based on the 1972 same-named children’s novel by Barbara Robinson. “In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling

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Rainbow trout stocking set for Dec. 2 at Ellis County locations

It's the most wonderful time of the year – trout time! Rainbow trout stocking is underway and continues until March. Again this fishing season, several Ellis County locations are part of the program. “We'll stock 300,000-plus rainbows across the state at more than 200 locations,” a

TSTC to host Data Center Pathway registration night Dec. 4

RED OAK – Texas State Technical College will host a Data Center Pathway Launch & Registration Night from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at its campus, 119 N. Lowrance Road, Red Oak. “Experience the future of data center training firsthand,” a spokesman said. “This event will showcase hands-on equipment demonstrations,

Nonprofits encouraged to sign up now for North Texas Giving Day – and enjoy year-round fundraising opportunities

Communities Foundation of Texas is encouraging nonprofits to register now for the 2026 North Texas Giving Day. “By registering early, you’ll receive your own customizable NorthTexasGivingDay.org page, where you can share your story, highlight your impact, and start receiving donations year-round – not just on Giving Day,” a spokesman

Ennis Public Theatre presents 'The Snow Queen' with a run from Dec. 5-14

Ennis Public Theatre presents 'The Snow Queen' with a run from Dec. 5-14

Tickets are on sale for the Ennis Public Theatre’s production of “The Snow Queen,” directed by Julie Mitchell and Markus Baldwin. The show is described as “an enchanting adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson’s classic fairy tale about love and friendship, perfect for the holiday season.” “The Snow Queen”

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Texas’ economy highlighted at TAB Summit

SAN ANTONIO — Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday highlighted Texas’ economy during a fireside chat at the Texas Association of Business Summit: Texas Dynamism and the Next Economic Frontier. “Texas is the blueprint for America’s future economic success,” Abbott said. “We are leading America as the headquarters of headquarters, are

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Tickets on sale now for Boston Brass concert this Saturday

The Waxahachie Symphony Association presents the renowned Boston Brass in concert this Saturday. Limited tickets remain for the brass quintet’s performance. The group, which formed in 1986, has performed across the United States and in more than 30 countries worldwide. “The one-of-a-kind Boston Brass is bringing its electrifying energy