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Abbott announces $7.3 million in workforce skills training grants

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced more than $7.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants awarded to 22 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. Since 2015, Abbott has awarded more than $57 million in Texas Talent Connection grants. The current grants include

SBA to host webinars on becoming a federal contractor

SBA to host webinars on becoming a federal contractor

Are you interested in becoming a federal contractor? The Small Business Administration is hosting several upcoming webinars that will provide information on how to do federal government contracting, which represents a big opportunity for small business growth. Certification programs help small business owners compete for and win federal contracts. Through

School supply collection event slated for Saturday, June 28, at Railyard Park in Waxahachie

School supply collection event slated for Saturday, June 28, at Railyard Park in Waxahachie

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office, Waxahachie Police Department, and North Ellis Emergency Communications Centers will host a 911 Gives Back initiative from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, June 28, at Railyard Park in downtown Waxahachie. This is a community outreach event designed to support local families by collecting

Abbott appoints university student regents, including Wochele of Waxahachie

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed eight student regents, including Hayden Wochele of Waxahachie, to their respective universities, effective June 1 for terms set to expire on May 31, 2026. Wochele is the appointee for the University of North Texas System. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in

Photo of a swearing-in ceremony.

Ellis County Judge John Wray sworn into office

Newly-appointed Ellis County Judge John Wray posted the following statement to his Facebook page after being sworn into office by Judge Jim Chapman at the historic county courthouse: “This morning, I was humbled and honored to take the oath of office as your next Ellis County Judge. “I want to

Water-efficient and Energy Star product sales tax holidays set for May 24-26

AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s upcoming water-efficient products and Energy Star sales tax holidays. “Older, inefficient appliances and outdated water systems can put a tremendous strain on our power grids and water

Waxahachie Senior Center members walk more than 7K miles in health challenge

The Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service announces the successful completion of the Walk Across Texas! program by the Waxahachie Senior Center. The program is a statewide initiative by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service aimed at promoting physical activity among Texans. Over the course