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Waxahachie council sets proposed tax rate
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday voted 3-0 to set the maximum tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year and to set…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: July 26 to Aug. 1
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:Aug. 1Theft of property (a diamond ring was stolen) in the 100 block of River OaksJuly 30Theft of property ($6,000 in cash was stolen) in the 100 block of Park Hills DriveJuly 29Burglary of a vehicle (an air pump and jumper cables were stolen) in the 2000…
Business
Waxahachie dentist nominated for Texas Dentist of the Year Award
Staff reportBrooke Loftis Elmore, DDS, MAGD, of Waxahachie, has been selected as an At-Large Nominee for the Texas Academy of General Dentistry’s (Texas AGD) Texas Dentist of the Year Award, according to a press release from the Texas Academy of General Dentistry. This award is considered the most prestigious honor a Texas dentist can earn.…
Voices
What makes us linger?
Keith Engel, The Next Chapter A continuing opinion series exploring the people, places and stories shaping Waxahachie. Every day, thousands of people pass Waxahachie along Interstate 35. Recently, new digital billboards have begun welcoming travelers. They’re eye-catching and long anticipated, and they made me wonder: what happens after someone notices them? A billboard can spark…
Regional News
Abbott announces $40.8M in grants to support Texas veterans and their families
Staff reportGov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) on Tuesday announced that $40.8 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants will support…
