News
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…
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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…
Election
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…
Voices
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…
Regional News
America250 seeks veterans’ stories to honor Texas veterans
Staff report In 2026, America will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. A significant part of those 250 years…
