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The State Fair of Texas' iconic Big Tex is shown welcoming crowds to the annual event.

State Fair of Texas welcomed nearly 2.1 million fairgoers

DALLAS – The Midway lights have dimmed, and Big Tex has waved his final farewell as yet another memorable season of the State Fair of Texas has come to a close. In celebration of 140 years of Texas tradition, the 2026 State Fair of Texas welcomed nearly 2.1million fairgoers to

Ozone Action Days - Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 7-10

CPSC recalls - Oct. 1

Ozone Action Day: Monday, Sept. 28

CPSC recalls - Sept. 25

Screengrab with the name 2026 North Texas Defense Industry Economic Impact Study superimposed over a military aircraft.

Report: Defense industry impacts on North Texas Region

TCEQ directed to halt data center permits

TCEQ directed to halt data center permits

Press Releases

Ozone Action Days - Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 7-10

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Wednesday-Saturday, October 7-10. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone

CPSC recalls - Oct. 1

Ozone Action Day: Monday, Sept. 28

CPSC recalls - Sept. 25

TCEQ directed to halt data center permits

TCEQ directed to halt data center permits

Ozone Action Day: Tuesday-Sunday, Sept. 22-27

Texas job growth continues to surpass national trends

Texas job growth continues to surpass national trends

Staff Reports

The State Fair of Texas' iconic Big Tex is shown welcoming crowds to the annual event.

State Fair of Texas welcomed nearly 2.1 million fairgoers

DALLAS – The Midway lights have dimmed, and Big Tex has waved his final farewell as yet another memorable season of the State Fair of Texas has come to a close. In celebration of 140 years of Texas tradition, the 2026 State Fair of Texas welcomed nearly 2.1million fairgoers to

TWC celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Texas comptroller hosts small business roundtable on tax impact

Texas comptroller hosts small business roundtable on tax impact

Insurers reminded of price optimization ban under Texas law

Glenn Heights Mayor Sonja A. Brown is shown center photo.

Glenn Heights mayor named 2027 Best Southwest Partnership chair

$138 billion Texas transportation investment announced

Two people hold up a pair of blue jeans for the State Fair of Texas' Big Tex.

Big Tex to sport a new look at this year’s State Fair

Chambers of Commerce

Ribbon cutting for Holt Cat.

Ribbon cutting: Holt Cat

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for Holt Cat, the authorized Caterpillar heavy equipment and engine dealer for 118 counties across south, central, north, and east Texas. Holt sells, services, and rents Caterpillar equipment, engines, generators, and trucks and is located at 550 Austin Road in

Runnin' Free Ranch ribbon cutting.

Runnin’ Free Ranch ribbon cutting

Ribbon cutting for J Banks Art Photography.

Ribbon cutting: J Banks Art Photography

Ribbon cutting for Peaks at Lone Elm.

Ribbon cutting: Peaks at Lone Elm

Ribbon cutting for Sweet Peas Boutique.

Ribbon cutting: Sweet Peas Boutique

Ribbon cutting for All Star Texas.

Ribbon cutting: All Star Texas

Ribbon cutting for Heating + Air Paramedics.

Ribbon cutting: Heating + Air Paramedics

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Report: Defense industry impacts on North Texas Region

NCTCOG board votes 8-6 to remove Little as executive director

Ellis County seeking answers as external audit finds unexplained past budgeting anomalies

Lakeview MUD No. 1 on TCEQ’s July 15 agenda, projects 7,500 residents to Sardis area

Compass Datacenters DFW IV withdraws tax abatement request to Ellis County

Farmers Market

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Farmers market vendor: SnapIt Towels

Farmers market vendor: Strawberri Lemonade

Farmers market vendor: K-9 Cowboy Treats

Farmers market vendor: Rocking 3 W Custom Beef

Farmers market feature: The Gathering Garden