A child passenger safety technician's call to action
As the new school year approaches, the importance of back-to-school safety and seat belt safety cannot be overstated.
Chris Roark
Commissioners debate salary increases
The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court debated salaries for county employees as they relate to the upcoming fiscal year 2024-2025 budget during last Tuesday’s regular bi-weekly meeting.
Broadhead Road expansion project unlikely to happen
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Expanding Broadhead Road doesn’t appear to be happening anytime soon. During a work session Monday the Waxahachie City Council balked at moving… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Two families claim discrimination in lawsuit against WISD; district denies allegations
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Two families in Waxahachie ISD are suing the school district, claiming their daughters were discriminated against when they were punished following separate fights… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Barry Corbin to return to Texas Theater on Aug. 10
Those who missed hearing longtime actor Barry Corbin tell stories of his illustrious career last year in Waxahachie, or those who just want to hear… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Congressman Ellzey passes bill to bring attention to Lake Aquilla
Staff report On July 22, the U.S. House passed H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act with the help of Congressman Jake Ellzey, whose district… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Ensuring back-to-school safety: A child passenger safety technician’s call to action
Danae Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension As the new school year approaches, the importance of back-to-school safety and seat belt safety cannot be overstated. The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Local teen honored for life-saving efforts
The Ellis County Commissioners Court recognized Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Lt. Jaden Segura on Tuesday for his life-saving efforts following a crash earlier this year.
Do we all share the same compassion about what we need?
I've been thinking a lot lately. I’ve been thinking about what it takes to make disciples. Disciples like we see in Scripture.
Clara Driscoll remembered to save the Alamo
It was a run-down series of old buildings in the bustling downtown of a growing city.