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Applications now open for Take Care of Texas ambassador program

The Take Care of Texas program is preparing for the 2025-26 school year by opening applications to its Ambassador Program. The program is designed to provide educators with knowledge and resources to spread awareness of the Take Care of Texas program with colleagues and administrators. “The ambassadors should be K-12

May 3 election results

The below PDF, as released by the Ellis County Elections Office, includes final results from municipal, school board, and other elections held during the May 3 election. Each entity will now canvass the votes in their respective elections and designate them as official. Upload 4 Summary_WEB_202505032101176507Upload 4 Summary_

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Keep your kids safe: NHTSA guide to buying used car seats

When purchasing a used car seat for your child, safety should always be your top priority. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers essential guidelines for parents and caregivers to ensure that second-hand car seats meet safety standards. While used seats can be a budget-friendly option, it’s critical to

M/WBE and local business workshop to be held May 8

M/WBE and local business workshop to be held May 8

In collaboration with other cities, the city of Ennis is hosting a minority/women business enterprise and local business workshop from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Ennis Welcome Center, 201 N.W. Main St. “Learn how to do business with each city and get information about

TxDOT meeting on FM 663 widening set for May 15

The Texas Department of Transportation will hold an in-person meeting from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, relating to the proposed widening of Farm-to-Market 663 from U.S. Highway 287 in Ellis County. The meeting will be held at Midlothian Bible Church, 4250 FM 663. The purpose of the meeting

Texas Workforce Commission celebrates National Apprenticeship Day

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission is celebrating April 30 as National Apprenticeship Day. The nationwide event highlights the significant growth of apprenticeship programs over recent years and showcases how they are developing a highly skilled workforce. “TWC’s ApprenticeshipTexas effort helps employers address critical hiring needs and add skilled workers

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Ferris at center of Cawley Partners’ 5,200-acre mixed-use project

FERRIS – In a consequential development moment in the city of Ferris’s 150-year history, Cawley Partners has acquired more than 5,200 acres straddling Dallas and Ellis counties for a transformative mixed-use project, marking a new era of opportunity and growth for Ferris and the southern DFW corridor, officials said.