Ellis County Homeless Coalition to host Concert in the Park
The Ellis County Homeless Coalition will host Concert in the Park, a fundraiser for the organization, from 6-9 p.m. Oct. 13 at Railyard Park. Scheduled… Login to continue reading Login…
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Back on track? Texas Central, Amtrak to explore partnership for controversial Dallas-Houston link
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryoad.com Thought left abandoned on an Ellis County back road more than a year ago, high-speed rail through the county appears to be… Login to continue reading Login…
Daily Light kicks off Best of Ellis County 2023
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com Do you have a favorite business in Ellis County worth some recognition? Now’s your chance to nominate them. The Waxahachie Daily Light… Login to continue reading Login…
Area briefs: WISD seeks input on new high school’s name, emergency fair scheduled and more
Staff report Waxahachie ISD is seeking the public’s input on coming up with a name for the district’s second comprehensive high school. The public is… Login to continue reading Login…
Rep. Ellzey to host Service Academy events
Staff report U.S. Rep. Jake Ellzey will be hosting three Service Academy Forums in the upcoming weeks: Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Redlands Hotel in… Login to continue reading Login…
WISD approves budget, compensation plan; graduation honor changes OK’d
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved the budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Highlights of the general fund budget… Login to continue reading Login…
Organizations spread love to Ellis County food banks and pantries
Patty Hullett, Daily Light contributor What better way to share one of Jesus’ most important commandments in the Bible than showing His kind of love… Login to continue reading Login…
NTX Giving Day: Here’s how you can help Ellis County nonprofits
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Ellis County nonprofits will soon benefit from what has become a donation extravaganza. The 14th annual North Texas Giving Day will take… Login to continue reading Login…
Commissioners Court to vote on budget Sept. 12
Staff report The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and adopt the fiscal year 2024 budget and tax rate following a public hearing on Sept.… Login to continue reading Login…
Nonprofit raises $40K to provide free mammograms to uninsured residents in Ellis County
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com As the population of Ellis County continues to grow, so does the number of residents who will need to receive mammograms but… Login to continue reading Login…