Waxahachie council sets proposed tax rate
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday unanimously voted to set the proposed tax rate for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and it voted… Login to continue reading Login…
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Waxahachie to install license plate-reading cameras
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com Criminals will soon have a harder time going unnoticed in Waxahachie. Monday the Waxahachie City Council approved a multiple use agreement between… Login to continue reading Login…
Waxahachie police encourage awareness after lewd act reported on trail
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie police say the city’s parks and trails are still safe but encourage residents to always be aware of their surroundings when… Login to continue reading Login…
Area briefs: Fire-Rescue program available for WISD juniors and seniors, Coffee With the Mayor and more
Staff report This fall, Waxahachie Fire-Rescue will be offering a new program to WISD juniors and seniors called Futures Academy. This program is designed to… Login to continue reading Login…
Wedding giveaway: One local couple can tie the knot at no cost thanks to Ellis County rancher, donors stepping up
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com When Refel Rushing purchased his 260-acre ranch in Ellis County in 2007 he saw a bright future. Much like the one he… Login to continue reading Login…
Fort Worth man sentenced in Ellis County on drug, firearm charges
Staff report Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery announced that Patrick Van Cox, 47, of Fort Worth, was sentenced to 30 years in prison… Login to continue reading Login…
85 people get baptized in Lake Waxahachie
Patty Hullett, Daily Light contributor Cowboy Church of Ellis County held its annual “lake baptisms” July 23 in which 85 people were baptized at Lake… Login to continue reading Login…
Mental health, self-care among topics at wellness symposium this month in Waxahachie
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The public is invited to the Ellis County Wellness Symposium, which is set for Aug. 18 at the Waxahachie Civic Center. The… Login to continue reading Login…
SMU basketball players coach area youth
Staff report SMU basketball players joined YMCA Metro Dallas at the Waxahachie Family YMCA location Thursday to serve as guest coaches for area teams. Players are members… Login to continue reading Login…
Drug Prevention Resources receives Texas Prevention Organization of the Year Award
Staff report During its annual prevention meeting in Austin, the Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC) selected Drug Prevention Resources to receive its 2023… Login to continue reading Login…