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Hope Health Ellis County announces Michael Randle to serve as its new CEO

Hope Health Ellis County announces Michael Randle to serve as its new CEO

Hope Health Ellis County has a change in leadership, announcing this week that chief financial officer, Michael Randle, will now serve as the federally qualified community health center’s chief executive officer. On Facebook, Randle issued the following statement: “With honor and gratitude, I am stepping into the role of

Ellis County 4-H’er sells reserve champion market steer for $50,000 at State Fair of Texas

Ellis County 4-H’er sells reserve champion market steer for $50,000 at State Fair of Texas

DALLAS – The 77th annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction held Friday, Oct. 3, at the State Fair of Texas saw Ellis County 4-H member, Elizabeth Norwood, garner a $50,000 bid from State Fair of Texas Concessionaires and Midway Ride Operators for her reserve grand champion market steer. Earlier in

EPT presents 'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors' starting Oct. 10

EPT presents 'Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors' starting Oct. 10

Tickets are on sale now for Ennis Public Theatre’s next production, “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” Directed by EPT’s Markus Baldwin, the play is described as “a comedic twist on the Dracula legend, perfect for Halloween with spooky fun and laughs. In the treacherous mountains of Transylvania, a

Volunteers at a gravestone preservation workshop.

Registration open for fall workshops on historic gravestone preservation

Those interested in learning more about best practices in the cleaning, leveling, and repairing of historic gravestones are encouraged to sign up for a workshop in Henderson County this October. Two workshops are being held near Athens, with both locations about 1.5 hours from Waxahachie. “Cemetery preservationists use special

Waxahachie Symphony Association 2025-26 season opens Sept. 27 with the Duke Ellington Orchestra

Waxahachie Symphony Association 2025-26 season opens Sept. 27 with the Duke Ellington Orchestra

This fall, the Waxahachie Symphony Association will strike up another season of unforgettable music, offering audiences a vibrant mix of big band, jazz, and classical performances. Since 1976, the WSA has brought world-class artists to Ellis County, and the upcoming 2025-26 season promises to deliver the same blend of artistry,

CPSC issues new recalls and safety warnings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the following recalls, which it stated in a media release "are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below." For additional information, click on the product name to see its individual page on the CPSC website. All images

DHL Nike – Hutchins honored for its work in employing individuals with disabilities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the 2025 winners of the Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) for their commitment to hiring and supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities. An area honoree was DHL Nike, which has a distribution facility in Hutchins. DHL Nike was honored as the medium employer