News
Commissioners approve fire code changes
Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.comThe Ellis County Commissioners Court at its Aug. 18 meeting approved the adoption of the most recent edition of the International Fire Code, along…
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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
The shade we leave behind
Keith Engel, The Next Chapter Sometimes the smallest question opens a much larger story. When we moved back to Waxahachie, neighbors asked if we’d add handrails to our front steps. A simple, practical question. But noticing those steps made me look more closely at the gentle curves of the yard and the places where trees…
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…
