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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

Aerial photo of the planned project.

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.

Catch up with South Metro Weather at WeatherCon 2025 on Saturday, April 26

Catch up with South Metro Weather at WeatherCon 2025 on Saturday, April 26

Ellis County’s own Kevin Crouch of South Metro Weather is among the booth invitees that will be on hand for WeatherCon 2025 to be held Saturday, April 26, at the Frontiers of Flight Museum next to Love Field Airport in Dallas. Here’s a video of Crouch talking about

Extension Service highlights the role of exercise during National Stress Awareness Month

To wrap up National Stress Awareness Month this April, Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is encouraging the community to explore the many ways exercise can help reduce stress and improve overall health. Why Exercise Matters Exercise isn’t just about physical fitness — it’s also a

Photo of conference attendees listening to a presentation.

First Heart Smart Conference draws more than 150 attendees in Waxahachie

More than 150 community members gathered at the Waxahachie Senior Center on April 16 for the first Heart Smart Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Ellis County in partnership with the center. “We are so grateful to everyone who made this event a success,

Ellis County judge position posted online; April 21 deadline set for applications

Following Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s recent announcement that he will be resigning, the county has posted the job description and application process for those interested in throwing their hat in the ring. Little is stepping down from his elected position to become the executive director for the North