News
Early voting begins Monday for Nov. 3 Election
Early voting begins Oct. 19 for the Nov. 3 General Election. Below are the local candidates who are running and their campaign websites, along with…
Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:Oct. 3Burglary of a building (several items were stolen) in the 1000 block of W. US Highway 287 BusinessBurglary of a habitation (two firearms were stolen) in the 800 block of Azalea TrailTheft of property (a white 2015 Kia Optima was stolen and later recovered) in the…
Business
Council votes to begin negotiations with restaurant owners to redevelop former police building
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie is partnering with the operators of a popular local restaurant in hopes of sparking business in a downtown building that has long sat vacant. Monday the City Council voted, 4-1, to begin negotiations with Hart Systems Inc. for a Chapter 380 agreement for the redevelopment of city-owned…
Special Sections
Voices
Before we build, what are we building toward?
Keith Engel, The Next Chapter I had planned to write about airplanes. For the next chapter in this series, I intended to turn toward Waxahachie’s aviation history, the airport we already have and the long-term plans that could shape its future. There is plenty to explore there…so much, in fact, that what began as one…
Regional News
Texas Veterans Commission launches Texas Veterans Access
Texas Veterans Commission The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) launched Texas Veterans Access on Sept. 25, a new online platform built on a simple idea: transitioning…
