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Ellis County African American Hall of Fame selects 2026 Juneteenth King and Queen
Staff report The Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library announced Rossunn Harris, Jr. as King and Alexis Raye Rowden as Queen…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie police report: May 24-30
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:May 30Assault causing bodily injury in the 2000 block of Corporate ParkwayMay 29Burglary of a habitation (credit cards and cash were stolen) in the 500 block of Hay Meadow DriveTheft of property (a gold necklace was stolen) in the 400 block of Kaufman St.Assault causing bodily injury…
Business
BJ's Wholesale Club to open Waxahachie store May 8
Staff report BJ’s Wholesale Club announced Friday that its club in Waxahachie will open on May 8. The new club is located at 2180 N US Highway 77. To continue celebrating the company’s Texas launch, Waxahachie BJ’s Gas will offer members $2 per gallon on gas for one day only May 6, from 6:30 a.m. to…
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How a river boundary dispute was resolved
Ken BridgesTexas History MinuteTexas is an immense landscape, and the land seems to stretch on forever. The question of the Texas border has resulted in many disputes. One infamous land dispute in the late 1800s resulted in a piece of Texas called Greer County becoming a part of Oklahoma. The dispute arose over a portion…
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…
