News

Area briefs: Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes, Juneteenth Parade and Picnic, and more
Staff reportThe 56th annual Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 6-7 in Waxahachie.Organized by the Ellis…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: May 12-16
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents: May 16 Burglary of a vehicle (damage was done) in the 100 block of Broadhead Road Assault causing bodily injury in the 100 block of Broadhead Road May 15 Aggravated assault of a date/family/household member with a weapon in the 500 block of W. Marvin Ave.…
Business

BJ's Wholesale Club to open Waxahachie store May 8
Staff report BJ’s Wholesale Club announced Friday that its club in Waxahachie will open on May 8. The new club is located at 2180 N US Highway 77. To continue celebrating the company’s Texas launch, Waxahachie BJ’s Gas will offer members $2 per gallon on gas for one day only May 6, from 6:30 a.m. to…
Election

Runoff election Q&A: Ellis County Commissioner, Precinct 2
John Paul Dineen III and Matt Zajic are in a runoff election for Precinct 2 on the Ellis County Commissioners Court. Early voting begins Monday for the May 26 runoff election. Below are the responses each candidate provided to a questionnaire that ran ahead of the March 3 Republican Primary. John Paul Dineen III Profession: Farmer and…
Voices

We should “know know” Jesus before it’s too late
Ken AnsellGuest columnistJohn Donne told us, “No man is an island, entire of itself. Each is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less. As well as if a promontory were. As well as if a manor of thine own…
Regional News
Events scheduled across North Texas for National Bike Month
Staff report You may notice more cyclists on the trails and streets this month – and for good reason. May is National Bike Month, and…





