In the Know Ellis

Sign in Subscribe

Staff Reports

Photo of a student signing a Letter of Intent to attend TSTC.

High school seniors commit to TSTC during NC3 National Signing Day

More than 500 high school seniors officially committed to Texas State Technical College on Thursday, April 16, as part of the National NC3 CTE (career and technical education) Letter of Intent Signing Day. Signing locations included TSTC’s North Texas campus in Red Oak. TSTC also hosted events at its

Photo of a man in barbarian attire eating a turkey leg.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival hosts Barbarian Weekend this Saturday, Sunday

Hear ye, hear ye: the Scarborough Renaissance Festival unleashes one of its boldest, most spirited themed weekends yet: Barbarian Weekend, April 18-19. Expect feats of strength, larger-than-life characters, and a healthy dose of playful mayhem. At the center of the action, North Texas mayors and city leaders step out of

Photo of a potter at his wheel.

It’s Artisan’s Weekend at Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Opening weekend set the stage at the storied Scarborough Renaissance Festival now underway in Waxahachie. Now, the artisans take the spotlight during the 11th annual Artisan's Showcase featuring 200 handcrafted shoppes, live demonstrations, and memories worth making this Saturday and Sunday. “Watch skilled hands bring wonders to life

Photo of a musical group in concert.

The Singapore Slingers in concert this Saturday at the Chautauqua

The Waxahachie Symphony Association presents Matt Tolentino & The Singapore Slingers this Saturday, April 11, at the historic Waxahachie Chautauqua Auditorium. Dubbed the “coolest, quirkiest, retro jazz group” in the Metroplex by the Dallas Observer, the Slingers bring the golden age of music to life, with a lively repertoire spanning

A photograph of a bluebonnet field.

City of Ennis announces road closures related to Bluebonnet Festival

(Updated April 13: This article has been updated to remove what were previously identified as zone 5, 6, 11, and 12 closures. The closures that remain in effect are listed below). In support of the Bluebonnet Festival and associated activities, the city of Ennis will undertake a series of temporary

Local farmers markets offering vendor opportunities

Local farmers markets offering vendor opportunities

The Waxahachie Farmers Market has several special activities planned for Saturday, April 4, including a visit from the Easter Bunny! Market hours are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., with the market located at 701 Howard Road. The market is currently wrapping up its winter season, which runs November-April,

Ellis County Precinct 2 leadership update

Ellis County Judge John Wray confirmed in a March 27 press release that he received the resignation of Ellis County Precinct 2 Commissioner Lane Grayson, to be effective May 1. “As Ellis County looks ahead, county leadership remains firmly committed to ensuring continuity, stability, and effective representation for the citizens