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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.
WISD reinforces stadium rules following safety concerns
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie ISD is reminding students and adults about the safety protocols at Lumpkins Stadium on game days. WISD posted the policies on… Login to continue reading Login…
As retirement nears, Chief Goolsby reflects on police department’s accomplishments
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com As Wade Goolsby counts down the days to his retirement the Waxahachie police chief reflects on some of his top accomplishments in… Login to continue reading Login…
Burn ban rescinded in Ellis County
Bill Spinks, wspinks@cherryroad.com In a quick special meeting on Tuesday, the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously to lift ahead of schedule a 90-day burn… Login to continue reading Login…
Waxahachie residents, council members give their thoughts on proposed tax rate
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com In the final public meeting before the Waxahachie City Council adopts its 2022-23 budget and tax rate, residents urged the council Tuesday… Login to continue reading Login…
Early donations for North Texas Giving Day starts Thursday
For the last two years North Texas Giving Day (NTGD) has been a godsend for local nonprofit organizations as they, and the people they serve, had to deal with the financial impacts of COVID-19. This year, inflation is making the annual community- wide donation campaign even more important.
Musk cites whistleblower as new reason to exit Twitter deal
Kelvin Chan and Tom Krisher AP Business Writers Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Twitter lobbed more accusations at each other Tuesday in the latest round of legal filings over Musk’s efforts to rescind his offer to buy the social media platform. Musk filed more paperwork in his bid to terminate the deal, this time based on information in a whistleblower complaint filed by Twitter’s former head of security.
Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaction on gun reform
The solemn succession of families took turns walking from the steps of the Texas Capitol to a lone microphone placed in the bright Saturday sun. There, they shared sacred details of loved ones, who were among the 21 people gunned down on May 24 in Texas’ deadliest school shooting.