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A special election for a pair of civic leaders is set for Saturday, January 31, 2026. Both vacancies will be filled when winners are determined.

Winners were announced and the participants got their first look at the work of about 40 artists from all over the U.S. at the reception for 18th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie Plein Air Art Show. It was held Nov. 14 in Waxahachie.

Republican James Buford has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 6th Congressional District. A pastor, businessman and community leader with over three decades of service, the conservative will compete in the March 3, 2026 primary against others from the GOP, currently Jake Ellzey and Brian Stahl.

Small business is big business across much of North America. According to a 2024 report from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, nearly 98 percent of all businesses in Canada are small businesses, which the Government of Canada defines as firms with one to 99 paid employees. Small businesses boast an equally notable presence in the United States, where the Small Business Administration reports such establishments account for 99 percent of the nation’s firms.

According to City Elections Coordinator, Angie Wade, the January 31, 2026 Special Election for a new mayor and mayor pro tem will not lack for multiple candidates.

Sara Wilder, a tried-andtrue Ennis native with a strong background in education, made public during Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, her plans to seek the soon-to-be-vacant seat on the City Commission as Mayor Pro Tem.

Bluebonnet City is blooming with mayoral hopefuls, including this week’s filing by Becky McCarty.

Reviewing the sights & sounds of the Hay Maze and Pumpkin Patch

City commissioners held a special meeting on Wednesday, November 12, to discuss and determine which of two bids for Christmas lighting and décor they would accept. In the end, the 56-minute dialogue finished in a 4-3 vote in favor of the lower bid.