News
Consultant recommends utility rate increases in Waxahachie
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.comA utility consulting firm is recommending the city of Waxahachie impose water and wastewater rate increases, including one in January. During a City Council…
Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: Oct. 19-24
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:Oct. 24Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (a 2017 white Infiniti QX6 was stolen but later recovered) in the 700 block of Azalea TrailAssault causing bodily injury to a family member in the 100 block of Logan LaneOct. 23Assault causing bodily injury in the 200 block of…
Business
Officials break ground on $200M industrial center in Waxahachie
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com State and local officials on Monday broke ground on a $200 million industrial center in Waxahachie that is expected to bring in $1.5 billion to the regional economy. The Ranger 35 Commerce Center, which will be located at the intersection of Marshall Road and Solon Road, is expected to total…
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Voices
Where was this when I was in high school?
Keith Engel, The Next Chapter Picture it. Waxahachie, 2026. You’re 16 years old, sitting in a classroom, trying to land an airplane. You’re watching the runway approach, checking your instruments and listening to simulated air traffic control. Everything seems to be going just fine until the aircraft starts drifting sideways and your landing becomes something…
Regional News
Officials: North Central Texas drives nearly half of Texas labor force growth
Staff report North Central Texas is playing an outsized role in Texas’ workforce growth, accounting for nearly half of the state’s labor force gains over…
