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No. 12 Lady Indians off to red-hot start

The Waxahachie Lady Indians are off to a sizzling beginning to the 2026 softball season, with a No. 12 ranking in Class 6A by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

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Local students honored at Good Citizen Patriots’ Tea

Staff reportOn Feb. 22, the Rebecca Boyce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Good Citizen Patriots’ Tea at the Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie. Regent…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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We need to humanize instead of demonize

Ken AnsellGuest columnistI remember discussing communion crackers with someone not too long ago. A pastor’s life is very exciting. The church I was at had been using the soft crackers that taste a lot like Styrofoam that melts in your mouth. I think there was a general consensus that crisp crackers are best.As this random…

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No. 12 Lady Indians off to red-hot start

The Waxahachie Lady Indians are off to a sizzling beginning to the 2026 softball season, with a No. 12 ranking in Class 6A by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.

Education

Local students honored at Good Citizen Patriots’ Tea

Staff reportOn Feb. 22, the Rebecca Boyce Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its annual Good Citizen Patriots’ Tea at the Central Presbyterian Church in Waxahachie. Regent Patricia Hernandez welcomed the 75…

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