News
Police investigate alleged assault of a student at Clift Elementary
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Police Department is investigating an allegation of a substitute teacher assaulting a student at Clift Elementary School in Waxahachie ISD…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: March 30 to April 4
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:April 4Burglary of a vehicle in the 100 block of Flowers St.Assault causing bodily injury in the 200 block of High School DriveAssault causing bodily injury in the 100 block of Post Oak DriveAssault causing bodily injury to a family member in the 100 block of Lonzo…
Business
Business briefs: HTeaO, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bodybar Pilates
Staff report HTeaO announced the grand opening of its Waxahachie location, 502 N. US Highway 77, on March 28. To celebrate HTeaO invites guests to indulge in free cups of tea from 10 a.m. to noon that day. HTeaO offers a wide range of ultra-premium tea, water and coffee products and caters to customers both…
Election
Early voting begins Monday for municipal, school board elections
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Early voting begins Monday for the local May 2 elections. In Waxahachie there will be one contested race on the City Council as incumbent Tres Atkins will face Alexx Alexander for Place 1. Mayor Pro Tem Pat Souter, who serves on Place 2, and Chris Wright (Place 3) are running unopposed. There…
Voices
Letter to the Editor: In support of Gary Fox for WISD School Board
As a retired agricultural teacher and school administrator (having worked in these capacities for WISD for 51 years), I have had the opportunity to know and work with many of our local school board trustees. Being a school board member carries a heavy responsibility as the public schools are truly the backbone of any community. Board…
Regional News
Texas game wardens share how to stay safe while paddling
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department As temperatures begin to rise, activity on Texas lakes, rivers and coastal waters is increasing. Texas game wardens are reminding paddlers to…
