Henderson led push for Texas to join the Union
James Pinckney Henderson may not have been one of the most famous of early Texas figures, but his actions were perhaps some of the most important.
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Farley Street design contract OK'd
The Waxahachie City Council on Tuesday approved a professional services agreement with Garver, LLC in the amount of $792,561 for the design and construction engineering services for the Farley Street reconstruction project. Justin Stoker, the city’s director of public works and engineering, said the section of the road from US Highway 287 to Brown Singleton Park will be expanded from two lanes to four concrete paved lanes.
Local nonprofits hope for boost as North Texas Giving Day gets a head start
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Over the next few weeks local nonprofits could receive a spike in much-needed funds thanks to an annual donation bonanza. North Texas Giving Day, a multi-county donation drive now in its 17th year, is set for Sept.…
Harrison announces re-election bid
Staff report State Rep. Brian Harrison announced he is seeking re-election next year for House District 10, which includes Ellis County. Below is a press… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture to new GO TEXAN business in Waxahachie
Staff report Texas Commissioner of Agriculture Sid Miller will attend the opening celebration of a new Waxahachie business, Whats Poppin’ Texas, between 2-4 p.m. Sept.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Farm Heritage Day set for Sept. 21
Staff report Farm Heritage Day is scheduled to take place from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 21 at Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, 130 Cunningham Meadows Road,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
ROISD launches attendance campaigns for students, staff and campuses
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Red Oak ISD is implementing a program designed to help improve student attendance in the district. Thursday ROISD announced that it will… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
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Award winning artist presents demonstration for ECAA
Self-taught, award-winning artist Tina Bohlman is versed in watercolor and oil painting and creates brilliant plein air paintings and rural landscapes.
The Heights seeks funding as it prepares to open county’s first emergency shelter
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Heights Ellis County Family Resources is expecting to soon open the first emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors in Ellis County.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close