Area briefs: Donations for Kerr County, blood drive, school supply collections and more
First United Methodist Church of Waxahachie is hosting a donation drive to collect items for those affected by the flood disaster in Kerr County.
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Waxahachie man among those charged in officer shooting
Ten individuals, including one man from Waxahachie, have been charged for their roles in the shooting of an Alvarado police officer at the Prairieland Detention Center on July 4, according to the United States Attorney’s Office Northern District of Texas. The announcement was made by Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E.
Waxahachie council approves permit for Reindeer Manor haunted attraction
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Fear fans will have a new place to get scared in Waxahachie this fall. Monday the Waxahachie City Council approved a specific… Login to continue reading Login…
Waxahachie, city manager part ways
*This story has been updated to include comments from Mayor Billie Wallace and to clarify that the council accepted Scott’s resignation. Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The… Login to continue reading Login…
Council approves sponsorship for DFW Youth World Baseball Classic
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie will be sponsoring a youth baseball tournament that will bring in teams from across the country and beyond.… Login to continue reading Login…
Photos: Celebrating Independence
The Waxahachie community came out to watch the CNB of Texas Hometown Parade on July 4 in Waxahachie. This followed the 27th annual Crape… Login to continue reading Login…
Screams Halloween Theme Park closing after 28 years
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com One of the longest-running attractions in Waxahachie is coming to an end. Organizers at Screams Halloween Theme Park have announced that after… Login to continue reading Login…
Longtime pastor Bruce Zimmerman retires
Not many people can say they have only had one job during their entire lifetime, but Waxahachie’s Bible Church (WBC) embraced the able leadership of a great Christian man in the form of Pastor Bruce Zimmerman from 1984 to 2015.
Ellzey votes in favor of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Staff report Congressman Jake Ellzey (TX-06), whose district includes Ellis County, released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 Military… Login to continue reading Login…