Harvest Authorization drawing opens for Trinity River Alligator Gar
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens the annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1.
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CORRECTION
In the weekend edition of the Waxahachie Daily Light it was incorrectly reported that Waxahachie’s tax revenue increased from $4 billion in the 2021 fiscal year to $5.2 billion. The city’s taxable value increased by that margin.
Midlothian eases on tax rate stance
A majority of Midlothian City Council members who voted for what they thought was the “no-new-revenue” ad valorem property tax rate at their Aug. 9 meeting had been thrilled to learn that a staff calculation error had resulted in a number about seven cents lower than what they voted for.
Waxahachie police report – Aug. 22-29
The Waxahachie Police Department was involved in the following incidents: Aug. 22 Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 1200 block of N. US Highway 77 Aug. 24 Burglary of a habitation (three Samsung TVs, two Air Jordans, two Air Force Ones, a Lenovo laptop and an Apple watch valued at $3,304) were stolen in the 500 block of Wyatt St.
Xtreme Raceway Park, a family-friendly venue for all sorts of racing fans
The Trumbull, Palmer, Ferris and Ennis areas have affordable and easy-access to a venue for anyone that has the affinity and love for cars, especially the racing type. The Xtreme Raceway Park (“XRP”) officially opened its gates on April 8, 2018, and this exciting group of racers have experienced positive growth over the past four years – even conquering the hard times associated with the COVID pandemic.
Events ahead in Downtown Waxahachie
There will be a variety of events taking place Sept. 17 in Downtown Waxahachie.
First-pitch ceremony marks opening of baseball complex
Against a bright blue sky, Mayor Richard Reno threw the first pitch to commemorate the opening of Midlothian’s new baseball complex at Community Park on Saturday morning. As eager young ball players waited in the dugouts to play the inaugural little league game, the crowd savored the significance of the moment.
Bullet train languishes as leaders exit
Texas Central’s map showing the likely route of a high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston. The route includes Ellis County.
30th annual CANstruction Dallas Competition and Exhibit to benefit North Texas Food Bank
CANstruction Dallas, an annual design and build event of giant canned food structures benefitting the North Texas Food Bank runs through Sept. 11 at NorthPark Center.
After-school snacks: Solutions to the challenge
School is back in session. With that, parents will be faced with hungry children returning home looking for a snack as they unwind from a hard day of hitting the books. Among the most popular snack choices of kids are potato chips, cookies, and candies. Snack time can be a real dilemma for parents who want their kids to eat nutritious foods, yet don’t want to spoil the kids’ downtime. So, how can a parent resolve this issue?