USPIS investigating mail theft claims
A local man is encouraging residents to be cautious when dropping off mail at the Waxahachie Post Office on College Street after he claims several of the envelopes he put into the outside mailbox were stolen.
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Heritage Day returns this Saturday
Last year’s Heritage Day went so well, the Midlothian Downtown Business Association decided they’ll do it again this year. DowntownMidlothian will once again be packed on Saturday as the MDBA, the Midlothian Chamber of Commerce and the Midlothian Community Development Corporation partner for the second modern Heritage Day celebration.
Life School receives ‘Accelerating Women’s Success and Mastery in Computer Science’ honor
Life High School Waxahachie (LHSW) was recognized as a member of the inaugural Accelerating Women’s Success and Mastery (AWSM) in Computer Science Honor Roll at the 2022 WeTeach_CS Summit. Life High School Waxahachie achieved this award because young women made up at least 50% of computer science (CS) course enrollment in the 2020-21 school year.
Burn ban rescinded in Ellis County
In a quick special meeting on Tuesday, the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously to lift ahead of schedule a 90-day burn ban that had been in place since June 26. The lifting of the ban is effective immediately, but regulations governing open burning are still in place in the county.
With a court ruling looming, young Texas immigrants prepare for the possible end of DACA
When Katia Escobar finally got the money to pay her application fee for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a federal program that provides some undocumented immigrants work permits and temporarily protects them from deportation, it was a moment of relief for the 18-year-old, who has lived as an undocumented immigrant in California and Texas since she was a child.
Texas confirms first death of a person with monkeypox
The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed the first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in Texas. The patient was an adult resident of Harris County who was severely immunocompromised.
Applications being accepted for Texas Game Warden Cadet Class
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting applications for its 66th Texas Game Warden Cadet class. As fully commissioned peace officers, game wardens are responsible for the enforcement of Texas laws across the state, including water safety, natural resource protection and environmental management.
Texas’ housing market shows signs of cooling down after the pandemic drove it to new heights
After years of sharp rises in home prices and stiff competition to buy a home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Texas housing market is starting to cool off. Until recently, buyers competing for a limited supply of homes routinely had to pay more than the asking price and make offers on the spot.
Should you get a new COVID booster? If so, when?
John Wherry will wait until later in the fall to consider getting an updated COVID-19 booster. The University of Pennsylvania immunologist knows it’s too soon after his shot late this summer, especially since he’s not at high risk from the virus.