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Photo of a patron at Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

'Halfway to Halloween': Scarborough Renaissance Festival brings monsters, mystics, and magic

WAXAHACHIE – Fortune tellers are reading the cards, mythical monsters are lurking in the village and daring performers are cracking fiery whips as Scarborough Renaissance Festival celebrates the halfway point to Halloween. April 30 marks the midpoint between now and Oct. 31. Known in parts of Europe as Walpurgis Night, the

Texas rolls out authorization system for commercial automated motor vehicles

City of Ferris calls for new local option to remove city operating taxes from primary homes

Wilmer’s annual bulk drop-off this Saturday, April 25

Glenn Heights’ mayor plans May activities for national initiative linking movement, mental health

Governor’s office: Texas economy hits record $2.9 trillion

Governor’s office: Texas economy hits record $2.9 trillion

Photo of a student signing a Letter of Intent to attend TSTC.

High school seniors commit to TSTC during NC3 National Signing Day

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Photo of a patron at Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

'Halfway to Halloween': Scarborough Renaissance Festival brings monsters, mystics, and magic

WAXAHACHIE – Fortune tellers are reading the cards, mythical monsters are lurking in the village and daring performers are cracking fiery whips as Scarborough Renaissance Festival celebrates the halfway point to Halloween. April 30 marks the midpoint between now and Oct. 31. Known in parts of Europe as Walpurgis Night, the

Texas rolls out authorization system for commercial automated motor vehicles

City of Ferris calls for new local option to remove city operating taxes from primary homes

Wilmer’s annual bulk drop-off this Saturday, April 25

Glenn Heights’ mayor plans May activities for national initiative linking movement, mental health

Governor’s office: Texas economy hits record $2.9 trillion

Governor’s office: Texas economy hits record $2.9 trillion

Texas job market shows growth; unemployment remains stable

Texas job market shows growth; unemployment remains stable

Staff Reports

Photo of a student signing a Letter of Intent to attend TSTC.

High school seniors commit to TSTC during NC3 National Signing Day

More than 500 high school seniors officially committed to Texas State Technical College on Thursday, April 16, as part of the National NC3 CTE (career and technical education) Letter of Intent Signing Day. Signing locations included TSTC’s North Texas campus in Red Oak. TSTC also hosted events at its

Photo of a man in barbarian attire eating a turkey leg.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival hosts Barbarian Weekend this Saturday, Sunday

Photo of a potter at his wheel.

It’s Artisan’s Weekend at Scarborough Renaissance Festival

Photo of a musical group in concert.

The Singapore Slingers in concert this Saturday at the Chautauqua

A photograph of a bluebonnet field.

City of Ennis announces road closures related to Bluebonnet Festival

Local farmers markets offering vendor opportunities

Local farmers markets offering vendor opportunities

Ellis County Precinct 2 leadership update

Featured News

Photo of a bluebonnet patch along a walking path.

Ennis’ Bluebonnet Trails underway; festival slated for April 17-19

The annual Bluebonnet Trails are underway in the city of Ennis, with the monthlong celebration of the state of Texas’ official wildflower ongoing through April 30. This year’s festival will be held Friday-Sunday, April 17-19, in the city’s historic downtown. The trails, which were founded and still sponsored

A view of a map.

Public meeting slated for glass recycling facility registration application

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

South Metro Weather celebrates 10 years of local weather coverage this Saturday at Railyard Park

Panel speakers seated at a table.

Governor's Small Business Summit served up guidance, networking, and more during Waxahachie visit

Harrison files bills to repeal 'corporate welfare' legislation

Screenshot of a planning and zoning case informtion.

Neighborhood meeting on proposed Sam's Club slated for Thursday, July 24

Two high-speed rail projects to cross Ellis County?

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Ribbon cutting held for Cantey Hanger LLP

Chamber holds ribbon cutting for County Line Lights

Ribbon cutting held for The Golf Lounge

Ribbon cutting held for On the Brighter Side

Ribbon cutting held for Align Business Advisory Services