News
More than 95,000 students in Texas selected for school choice program
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com More than 95,000 students from across the state have been awarded Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) from the Texas Comptroller’s Office as part…
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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…
