Memorial Day ceremony set for May 29 in Waxahachie
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Residents are invited to participate in a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. May 29 at the Ellis County Veterans Memorial, which… Login to continue reading Login…
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Paul Perry, Ray Telfair recognized in magazine for proving existence of rattlesnake species in Ellis County
Staff report Joint research over rattlesnake species conducted by County Commissioner Paul Perry and local conservationist Ray C. Telfair II, Ph.D., has been published by… Login to continue reading Login…
Historic Waxahachie, Inc. names winners in the Saving Places contest
Nancy Post, Daily Light contributor Historic Waxahachie, Inc. named the winners in the annual Saving Places contest at the Chautauqua auditorium on May 16. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Area briefs: WISD summer meal program, STEM camp, Carry the Load fundraiser and more
Staff report Waxahachie ISD is participating in a free summer meal program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge to all children age… Login to continue reading Login…
Hill chosen again as Waxahachie’s mayor
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com David Hill will resume his role as Waxahachie’s mayor for at least another year. Monday the council voted 4-1 to name Hill… Login to continue reading Login…
Chronic wasting disease found in Sutton County
Texas Parks and Wildlife AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of a new case of… Login to continue reading Login…
Restaurant in Waxahachie closed due to inspection violations
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Asian King Buffet restaurant was shut down last week because of a number of health code violations. According to the retail… Login to continue reading Login…
Pickleball project in Waxahachie gets funding, contract approval
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie’s first pickleball court could be available by the end of this summer. Monday the City Council approved funding… Login to continue reading Login…
Meals on Wheels North Central Texas seeking more volunteers
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com As Haley Seale knocks on the door at a Waxahachie home on Monday morning the door cracks open, and Constance greets her… Login to continue reading Login…
How WISD’s success in STEM has led to national recognition
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Over the last few years Waxahachie ISD has made strides in providing students with opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)… Login to continue reading Login…