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TxDOT road closure alert for I-35 at Ovilla Road on April 4

The Texas Department of Transportation will close Interstate 35E, the northbound and southbound service roads, and the Ovilla Road overpass for partial bridge demolition from 9 p.m. Friday, April 4, to noon Saturday, April 5. According to the city of Red Oak’s Facebook page, “During this closure, traffic

SBA assistance made available to Ellis County residents

Ellis County residents impacted by the recent storms now have access to the Small Business Administration’s home disaster loans, business physical disaster loans, and economic injury disaster loans. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the SBA’s low-interest loan programs’ availability on Wednesday for North Texas residents, which also includes Collin,

24th annual Lawn and Garden Expo slated for March 29

24th annual Lawn and Garden Expo slated for March 29

The Ellis County Master Gardener Association hosts its 24th annual Lawn and Garden Expo from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Waxahachie Civic Center. The event will feature demonstrations, vendors, the Master Gardeners’ annual plant sale, and other community resources. “This event is highly anticipated

A view of the Hope Health Waxahachie campus building.

Hope Health to host grand opening March 29 at its new Waxahachie facility

Hope Health will host a grand opening ceremony on Saturday, March 29, to celebrate its new Waxahachie facility, offering a reception and tours. The ceremony will take place from noon-3 p.m.; the event will include a ribbon cutting with area chambers of commerce at noon and opportunities to share

TxDOT to host open house Thursday on SS394 in Waxahachie

TxDOT to host open house Thursday on SS394 in Waxahachie

The public is invited to attend an open house-type meeting relating to the Texas Department of Transportation’s proposed State Spur 394 south of Waxahachie. The proposed roadway would extend 1.7 miles east from I-35E to FM 877 (Howard Road) and is described in a TxDOT notice as having

A photo of volunteers assisting with a free car seat check event in Waxahachie. Courtesy photo.

Free car seat check event at Sims Library helps ensure child passenger safety

A recent car seat safety event hosted by Nicholas P. Sims Library in Waxahachie was a success, helping families ensure their children travel safely. In partnership with the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Passenger Safety and KidSafe Initiatives Program, the

Waxahachie Wonders Walking Group kicks off at Waxahachie Senior Center

The Waxahachie Senior Center announces the launch of the Waxahachie Wonders Walking Group, a new movement initiative aimed at promoting fitness, socialization, and overall well-being for seniors in the community. The group officially kicked off on Thursday, March 6, and will continue to meet at 10 a.m. every Tuesday