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Grayson withdraws from county judge run-off, to resign as county commissioner
Staff report Lane Grayson, who was a candidate for Ellis County judge, announced he is removing his name from the ballot for the May 26…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie police report: March 1-6
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:
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
Oveta Culp Hobby broke barriers for women while serving Texas, country
Ken BridgesTexas History MinuteOveta Culp Hobby was a woman of drive and determination. From newspaper editor to presidential cabinet secretary and more, Hobby lived a life of service and breaking barriers for women.She was born Oveta Culp in 1905 in Killeen to lawyer Ike Culp and his wife, Elizabeth. She was one of seven children.…
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…
