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Texas Veterans Commission’s Veteran Education Excellence Award winners announced

AUSTIN – Texas State Technical College, whose system includes a campus in Red Oak, was recently announced as one of 33 Texas public institutions of higher education to be honored with the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Award. The award “recognizes universities and colleges that provide excellence in education and related services

Scarborough’s Hollow opportunities: employment, vendor, influencer

Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival has several opportunities this season, which kicks off Saturday, Oct. 11. “Come join Scarborough’s Hollow for the most fun you’ll ever have at work,” the entertainment venue’s website reads. “We offer employee discounts, opportunities for advancement, and much more.” Seasonal, part-time

Applications still open for WISD classroom adopters

Applications still open for WISD classroom adopters

Waxahachie ISD and the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce have issued a call for local businesses, churches, and community organizations to adopt one of the district’s third-grade classes. Requirements are simple: Make a one-time $50 donation of classroom supplies and volunteer one hour per month in the classroom. Volunteers must

Master Gardeners informational meeting slated for Thursday, July 31

The Ellis County Master Gardeners have announced their next training class and invite interested community members to attend a come-and-go information session from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at First Baptist Church in Waxahachie. “The Ellis County Master Gardeners invite all who are interested to join us for an

Special legislative session kicks off Monday in Austin

A special session for Texas’ 89th Legislature begins Monday, July 21, at the state Capitol in Austin. According to information on the Texas State Law Library’s website, a special session is called by the governor and has a narrow scope. Basically, the governor sets the agenda of what can

A photo of chickens in a pen at a trades day.

Vendor spots available for Ellis County Poultry Trades Day on Saturday, Sept. 6

Ellis County Poultry Trades Day has scheduled its next event for 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Ellis County Expo Center in Waxahachie. Those interested in being a vendor at the popular event are encouraged to email texhenranch@gmail.com. “Join us for an

89th Legislature: Bills affecting employers

The 2025 general session of the Texas Legislature resulted in several bills that will impact employers, the most important of which appear below in a list prepared by William T. Simmons, who serves as legal counsel to Texas Workforce Commission Commissioner Joe Esparza. The list is organized into subject areas