News
WISD improves academic rating to "B"
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie ISD improved its academic rating to a “B” for the 2025-26 school year, according to official ratings that were released by…
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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
Texas Roadhouse coming to Waxahachie following economic development agreement approval
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Steak, rolls and that famous honey cinnamon butter are in Waxahachie’s future. Monday the Waxahachie City Council approved a Chapter 380 economic development agreement and incentive package with Roadhouse Enterprises, Inc., paving the way for Texas Roadhouse to construct a restaurant in the city. The restaurant is expected to be located on…
Voices
We should be excited to shout hallelujah
Ken AnsellGuest columnistI continue to be amazed and therefore praise God for the great things I am seeing Him do in my life and the life of His church. There is power in praise. Praising God is part of our worship. Psalm 147:1 tells us, “Praise the Lord! For it is good to sing praises…
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…
