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TWC’s internship resources highlighted on National Intern Day

AUSTIN – July 30 is National Intern Day, and the Texas Workforce Commission is encouraging students and employers to explore work-based learning opportunities such as the Texas Intern Network, which showcases how internships help people grow professionally and contribute to a stronger workforce. Texas Intern Network is a free, modernized

Avalon, Italy, Milford ISDs receive $200,000 Rural Student Career Pathway Grant

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott today announced Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) planning and expansion grants totaling $2,560,000 have been awarded to 17 rural school district partnerships. In Ellis County, which is part of the Texas Education Agency’s Region 10, recipient school districts of a planning grant

Texas Express business filing services fully rolled out, per Office of the Secretary of State

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson recently announced the completion of the statewide rollout of Texas Express, making same-day and next-day processing available for all types of business filings. “Texas has become the premier destination for businesses because we are committed to creating an environment where companies

Navarro College, TSTC receive workforce development grants

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently announced 15 grants totaling more than $4.7 million to Texas public community colleges and technical schools. The grants, administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, support educational programs that lead to in-demand, high-earning occupations. Locally, TIME grants were announced for Navarro

Waxahachie City Council members.

Wright obtains CMO designation

Waxahachie City Council member Chris Wright was recognized at the council’s June 12 meeting for attaining his designation as a Certified Municipal Official, which is a voluntary continuing education program of the Texas Municipal League. Recipients must complete 60 continuing education units over a two-year period to attain

Graphic for the Crape Myrtle Festival.

Crape Myrtle Festival slated for July 3-4 in Waxahachie

The city of Waxahachie holds its 28th annual Crape Myrtle Festival on Friday-Saturday, July 3-4. The event begins Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the Waxahachie Sports Complex, 151 Broadhead Road, with a free concert featuring the ZZ Top tribute band, ZZ Tex, at 7:30 p.

Ennis Public Theatre sets June 26 for ‘Farce of Nature’ auditions

The Ennis Public Theatre has scheduled auditions for its next production, Jones Hope Wooten’s “Farce of Nature,” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 26. Overseeing the play will be guest director, Samona Satterwhite. Those auditioning must complete both steps below: • Sign up for an audition time HERE • Fill