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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

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