News
YMCA celebrates building expansion with groundbreaking ceremony
Staff reportOn Friday, the Waxahachie Family YMCA broke ground on its $7.2 million building expansion and renovation project. The 40-year-old building makeover is one of…
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
Texas Veterans Commission launches Texas Veterans Access
Texas Veterans Commission The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) launched Texas Veterans Access on Sept. 25, a new online platform built on a simple idea: transitioning…
