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Council OK’s expansion studies for civic center, senior center; trash rate increase approved
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a supplemental appropriation for the Waxahachie Civic Center expansion study. The $18,500 appropriation will come…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: Jan. 11-17
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:Jan. 17Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 100 block of ShoresideJan. 16Auto theft (a travel trailer was stolen) in the 3000 block of N. US Highway 77Jan. 14Burglary of a vehicle (a tablet was stolen) in the 400 block of N. US Highway 77Jan. 13Burglary…
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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…
