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City to focus on practice fields for Lions Park
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.comThere have been various ideas over the years on how to improve Lions Park in Waxahachie. But with each change in direction the price…
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Waxahachie police report: Jan. 25-31
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:Jan. 31Assault causing bodily injury in the 800 block of Interstate 35EAssault causing bodily injury in the 700 block of Interstate 35EAssault causing bodily injury of a family member in the 500 block of Kennedy St. Jan. 30Assault of a family/household member impeding breathing/circulation in the 1500…
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Voices
GLP-1 medications and bariatric surgery: Partners, not competitors, in the fight against obesity
Mazen Iskander, MD Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie As we begin 2026, conversations about weight loss have never been more robust, or more confusing. The rise of GLP‑1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide has reshaped how Americans think about obesity treatment. Here in Ellis County, I hear the same questions every…
Regional News
America250 seeks veterans’ stories to honor Texas veterans
Staff report In 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A significant part of those 250 years…
