Lee Penn Park pool won’t be complete this summer
Staff report The city of Waxahachie was recently informed that the contractor hired to construct the new community pool at Lee Penn Park has unexpectedly… Login to continue reading Login…
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Waxahachie mayor speaks to NARFE
Staff report The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly lunch meeting July 11 at Omar’s Taco in Waxahachie. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Myrtle Creek, a 2,500-home master-planned community in east Waxahachie, is being proposed.
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The growth on the east side of Waxahachie may soon continue as a new residential development is being proposed. Hines, a global… Login to continue reading Login…
United Way of West Ellis County hosts Day of Action
Staff report The United Way of West Ellis County (UWWEC) hosted its annual Day of Action on June 20 at Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services… Login to continue reading Login…
Waxahachie Community Theatre presents "Madagascar Jr."
Staff report The Waxahachie Community Theatre will present a youth production of “Madagascar Jr.” July 28-30 and Aug. 4-6 at University Church, 221 Solon Road… Login to continue reading Login…
Red Oak's former 'American Idol' releases her first official music single
Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor Country singer and former “American Idol” contestant Jade Flores has announced her first single that was released on June 16,… Login to continue reading Login…
WISD OK’s Optional Flexible School Day Program; superintendent’s contract extended
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie ISD plans to participate in a program that will help students who have dropped out of high school or are at… Login to continue reading Login…
18-year-old from Forney drowns in Lake Waxahachie
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com First responders recovered the body of an 18-year-old man from Forney who drowned in Lake Waxahachie on Saturday. According to the Waxahachie… Login to continue reading Login…
WISD student-produced movie to premier at The Texas Theater
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com It started out as a class project for students in the audio-visual (AV) classes at Waxahachie High School last year. But it… Login to continue reading Login…
TxDOT seeks input on $100 billion statewide plan
Staff report As the Texas population continues to boom, TxDOT is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan and now the public is invited to weigh… Login to continue reading Login…