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Register to VOTE!

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 9/3 8:10A

Monday, October 5, 2026, is the deadline to register or make any changes to your voter record for the General and Special Elections- November 3, 2026.

General and Special Elections- November 3, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 9/3 7:58A

Early voting will occur October 19-30, 2026. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Ellis County Commissioners Court – September 3, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 9/2 8:43A

Notice of a possible quorum of the Ellis County Commissioners Court on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the 504th District Courtroom (Floor 3) of the Ellis County...

TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE - DOD and Engineering

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 8/31 7:26A

https://www.elliscountytx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1239/639237795600000000

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Labor Day Weekend Ready & Sales Round-Up

Tanya Foster 9/3 5:35A Tanya Foster

Labor Day Weekend is officially here! Praise Be! Are you staying home for LDW or traveling? Pete and I are currently on a European adventure and very much enjoying the cooler temps. Be sure and follow...

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Missick Cellars Finds a New Home in Boerne

Texas Wine Lover 9/11 12:24A Jeff Cope

Missick Cellars has opened its doors in Boerne and is owned by Chris and Laure Missick. The couple showed their perseverance as they overcame obstacles for over a year to...

Bella Mia Winery: A Story of Pivots and Perseverance

Texas Wine Lover 9/9 5:33A Jeff Cope

Bella Mia Winery’s path to opening involved canceled vineyard plans, three years of construction delays, and plenty of unexpected pivots. Now, the Texas winery has found its...

Texas Hill Country Wineries’ Texas Wine Month Passport Now Available

Texas Wine Lover 9/8 12:33A Jeff Cope

Celebrate Texas Wine Month with the Texas Hill Country Wineries passport event in October. Experience the beauty of the Hill Country and enjoy tastings at over 45 wineries...

2026 New York International Wine Competition – Texas Results

Texas Wine Lover 9/3 2:22A Jeff Cope

These are the Texas winery results for the 2026 New York International Wine Competition Read More

Morris Ranch Cellars: Preserving History Through Texas Wine

Texas Wine Lover 9/2 3:45A Jeff Cope

Morris Ranch Cellars blends Texas wine with a remarkable piece of Hill Country history. Owner John Luke Mannix is preserving the legacy of Morris Ranch while creating a new...

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Facundo Torres scores a goal, Brad Stuver has 4 saves for Austin in 1-1 tie with Rapids

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/10 3:10A Associated Press

Austin (6-10-8) is unbeaten in five straight following a three-game losing streak.

NHL still has work to do before approving expanding to a 33rd team in Houston or Austin

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/10 2:59A Associated Press

While the NHL may soon expand to Houston or Austin, Texas, the road to adding a 33rd team still has some obstacles to clear.

Cowboys have a pretty 'cool' way of tracking the heat as they settle for indoor practices

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/10 2:48A Associated Press

The Dallas Cowboys are hiding from the Texas heat out of necessity, practicing inside on artificial turf rather than outside on grass.

Seager, Langford and Jansen homer to lift Rangers over Mariners 10-5

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/9 3:02A Associated Press

Corey Seager, Wyatt Langford, and Danny Jansen each hit a home run.

Walker, Smith, Varsho homers power Astros to 6-5 win over the Phillies

Spectrum Local News Sports 9/9 2:41A Associated Press

The Astros began the three-game series with a two-game lead on Texas atop the AL West.

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Weekly Meal Plan #41

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/16 10:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...

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Spiced Apple Cider Sangria

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/14 10:00P Krista

This spiced apple cider sangria gives a fall-inspired spin to everyone s favorite wine cocktail! Crisp white wine combines with apple cider, bourbon or brandy, fresh apples and oranges, and cozy...

Op-ed: There’s a Future for Farming in Chicago and Cities Beyond

Civil Eats 10/12 9:00P Kelly Larsen

By Kelly Larsen * October 13, 2026 Conservation efforts can help prevent the loss of land that is currently stymying small farming. Read the full article

Hot Honey Brussels Sprouts

Joyful Healthy Eats 10/7 10:00P Krista

These hot honey Brussels sprouts are a side dish so irresistible, you might just want to make a meal out of them! Crispy, caramelized, sweet, and spicy, they re finished with a shower of Parmesan...

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