News
H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards to give more than $1 million in cash prizes
Staff report To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: Aug. 3-8
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:Aug. 8Burglary of a vehicle in the 200 block of Resting Place RoadAssault causing bodily injury to a family member in the 100 block of Cherokee CourtAssault causing bodily injury to a family member in the 400 block of Peters St.Aug. 7Burglary of a vehicle (a firearm…
Business
Best of Ellis County begins Aug. 15
Staff report Do you have a favorite business, employee or volunteer in Ellis County worthy of some recognition? Now’s your chance to nominate them. The Waxahachie Daily Light and The Midlothian Mirror newspapers are about to kick off the Best of Ellis County 2026, an annual program that recognizes the favorite businesses, places and people…
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…
