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John Bielamowicz of Waxahachie. Courtesy photo.

Bielamowicz of Waxahachie appointed to Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed John Bielamowicz of Waxahachie to the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council for a term to expire on Feb. 1, 2031. The council oversees and regulates the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional

Attendees are shown at the recent emergency preparedness event.

Spring/Summer Emergency Preparedness Event: equipping people with life-saving skills

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted a Spring/Summer Emergency Preparedness Event on March 22 at the Waxahachie Police Department. The effort brought in experts from the local area and across the state to provide information and hands-on demonstrations to help community members prepare for emergencies and

Permits required for solicitors in Waxahachie

The city of Waxahachie requires all solicitors to have a permit, a recent post on the city’s official Facebook page reminds residents. The application process for a permit is handled by the Waxahachie Police Department, with the requirements detailed within the city’s Ordinance No. 3325. Those requirements include

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