News
Area briefs: Dog Stroll, Walks-A-Hachie Architectural Stroll and more
Staff reportFlying B Animal Rescue & Sanctuary and the Rotary Club of Waxahachie are presenting a dog stroll from 8:30 a.m. to noon April 18…
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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…
Voices
Letter to the Editor: After the Primary, it’s time for unity in Ellis County
The primary election in Ellis County is now behind us. Campaigns bring strong opinions, spirited debate, and passionate supporters, and that is part of the democratic process. But once the votes are counted, something more important must follow: unity.Ellis County has long been a strong conservative community. Republicans here share far more in common than…
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…
