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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

Glenn Heights mayor appointed to two National League of Cities member councils

GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights Mayor Sonja A. Brown has been appointed to two National League of Cities member councils. Her first appointment is to the NLC 2025 Small Cities Council for a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. NLC President Steve Patterson,

Waxahachie chamber honored by Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

Waxahachie chamber honored by Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas recently held its Empowering Excellence Awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its partners and individuals who’ve helped advance the region’s workforce development. The annual event highlights contributions that shape the economic landscape and create opportunities for North Central Texas residents, with

Judge Little named chief elected official of Workforce Development Board

Judge Little named chief elected official of Workforce Development Board

Ellis County Judge Todd Little was recently appointed to serve as chief elected official of the North Central Texas Workforce Development Board, a 14-county partnership that oversees the planning, oversight, policy guidance, and design of services in North Texas to promote economic growth, opportunity, and a skilled workforce. As the

Photo of the Bluebonnet Market, a farmers market, in downtown Ennis.

Applications now open for Bluebonnet Market in downtown Ennis

Known as the Bluebonnet Market, the Ennis farmers market is located in the 100 block of N. Dallas St., downtown. The market is open from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays, with the 2025 season kicking off April 5 and continuing through Oct. 25. There is no charge for a

Texas Music Office releases 2024 Economic Impact Study

Texas Music Office releases 2024 Economic Impact Study

The Texas Music Office recently completed work on its biennial economic impact study, which is timed for publication with the start of a new legislative session. The office prepared its first report in 2015 and has continued the practice since. “The Texas Music Office is thrilled to release the newest

Waxahachie City Council recognizes tourism team

Waxahachie City Council recognizes tourism team

The Waxahachie City Council recently recognized the city as having received its official designation as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community. Special recognitions were extended to the city’s Convention and Visitors Bureau team members Laurie Mosley, Monica Boyd, and Danielle Guinn for their work toward obtaining the certification. “Over