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Veterans Day celebration set for Nov. 14; organizers planning on Memorial Day event in 2027
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Organizers are preparing for the 26th annual Ellis County Veterans Celebration, which will have a few additions this year. The event,…
Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: Oct. 25-31
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:Oct. 31Burglary of a building (tools and equipment were stolen) in the 500 block of N. US Highway 77Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 100 block of Broadhead RoadOct. 30Indecent assault of the disabled/elderly in the 3300 block of S. Interstate 35EOct. 27Burglary of a…
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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John Jay guided US spying, treaty negotiations during revolution
Ken BridgesHistory MinuteTo build a successful nation takes the work of many talented men and women. John Jay was among those figures in the earliest days of the nation. He not only served as the nation’s first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court but also served as a lawmaker, diplomat, governor, spymaster and one of…
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…
