ellis county press

Brian Birdwell, Texas Senate District 22

Brian Birdwell, Texas Senate District 22

Sen. Brian Birdwell will not seek re-election

Ellis123
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:18
To the Citizens of Senate District 22:Today I inform you of my decision not to seek re-election for another term as your State Senator.It has been the high honor of my life, on par with commanding United States soldiers, to serve my fellow Texans for over 15 years.
Vickie Ratliff

Vickie Ratliff

Vickie Ratliff to give painting demonstration July 7

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:01
WAXAHACHIE – Vickie Ratliff, an award-winning contemporary realist painter from Midlothian, will give a demonstration at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association, July 7 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).

OPINION: One big beautiful compromise

ROBERT ROMANO
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 12:12
President Donald Trump came one, big, beautiful step closer to achieving his legislative agenda for 2025 as the Senate passed 51 to 50 the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 1 in time for the President’s July 4 self-imposed deadline.
Graphic courtesy City of Red Oak

Graphic courtesy City of Red Oak

Waxahachie/Red Oak road closures planned

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:37
ELLIS COUNTY – As summer gets off to a wonderful start, traffic might not be quite as wonderful.Waxahachie and Red Oak have several roadway projects this week and next week that could impact your travel time.In Waxahachie, Stripe-A-Zone began striping Grand Avenue from Main Street to the railroad...
Various Delta 8 THC products on display at a convenience store in Spring Branch on Feb. 9, 2023. Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune

Various Delta 8 THC products on display at a convenience store in Spring Branch on Feb. 9, 2023. Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune

Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation

KAYLA GUO / The Texas Tribune
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:37
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products and shortly after called a special legislative session asking lawmakers to instead strictly regulate the substance.The late-night action – just minutes before the veto deadline – keeps the Texas hemp industry alive...
Image courtesy City of Waxahachie

Image courtesy City of Waxahachie

Waxahachie receives Purple Heart Community Designation

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:32
WAXAHACHIE – The City of Waxahachie was designated a Purple Heart Community last week during a celebration at the Waxahachie Civic Center.The community gathering began with a Military Pigeon Release honoring those who have served and sacrificed, with comments by Master Sergeant Robert Bell, USMC,...