News

Red Oak ISD approves raises for the 2026-27 school year
Red Oak ISD The Red Oak ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved the administration’s recommendation to implement salary increases for all employees for the…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: April 26-May 3
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:May 3Burglary of a vehicle (a laptop was stolen) in the 400 block of Alliance Blvd.May 2Theft of property (a battery kit, ECM and other items were stolen) in the 5000 block of N. Interstate 35ETheft of property (a red and black electric bike was stolen) near…
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…





