News
Council OK’s contract for interior demolition of Comerica building
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a contract with Demolition Specialties in the amount of $212,000 to demolish the interior of…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie police report: Feb. 8-14
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents: Feb. 14 Theft of property (tools were stolen) in the 100 block of Northgate drive Feb. 11 Burglary of a building (two firearms and ammunition were stolen) in the 100 block of Lakeside Drive Assault causing bodily injury to a family member in the 600 block…
Business
Minto Communities USA closes on 3,170-acre property in Waxahachie
Staff reportOn Feb. 20, Minto Communities USA closed on a 3,170-acre property in Waxahachie, where it will develop a 13,270-home master-planned community – set to become the largest residential and mixed-use development in the region. Development is expected to begin in late 2026, followed by a multi-year buildout.Located in the southern Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, the…
Election
Q&A: State Senator, District 22
In the Republican Party Primary Election for State Senator, District 22, David Cook, Jon Gimble and Rena Schroeder will face off. Early voting runs Feb. 17-27, and Election Day is March 3. The winner will face Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas in the General Election in November. Below are the candidates’ responses to the Waxahachie Daily Light’s…
Voices
Know where to go for care: A local ED doctor’s advice for Waxahachie residents
Tyler Smith, MD Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie When a sudden health issue strikes, it’s not always easy to know where to turn. As an emergency physician at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie, I often meet patients who are uncertain whether their symptoms warrant a visit to the emergency…
Regional News
Texas starts the clock on 10-year countdown to Bicentennial
Staff report Texas turns 190 today, marking the beginning of the 10-year countdown to the state’s bicentennial in 2036. On this day in 1836, Texas formally…
