Woman fatally struck by vehicle during custody exchange
Staff report At approximately 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Waxahachie police and fire personnel responded to an emergency call in the 90 block of Barger Drive. The… Login to continue reading Login…
News
Waxahachie earns 2024 Tree City USA recognition
From Arbor Day Foundation Staff report The Arbor Day Foundation named the city of Waxahachie a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment… Login to continue reading Login…
WISD officially hires McCutchen as next superintendent
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees on Wednesday officially hired Rebecca McCutchen as the district’s next superintendent. The board voted to name… Login to continue reading Login…
Juvenile fatally struck by vehicle on I-35E
Staff report Around 9:47 p.m. Monday, dispatchers at the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch Center received a 9-1-1 call about a major accident involving a motor… Login to continue reading Login…
Autonomous delivery service to give demonstration Saturday at Walmart in Waxahachie
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com A new way of receiving groceries is taking off in Waxahachie, and residents are invited to an event to see how it… Login to continue reading Login…
Ferris at the center of landmark 5,200-acre development
Staff report In one of the most consequential development moments in the City of Ferris’s 150-year history, Cawley Partners has officially acquired over 5,200 acres… Login to continue reading Login…
Documentary, resource fair part of three-day event to support veterans
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com A three-day event is set for early May that is expected to inform, empower and mobilize the community in support of veterans,… Login to continue reading Login…
Area briefs: Pre-K Round Up, LoCash performance, scholarship deadline and more
Waxahachie ISD will host the pre-K Round Up from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 6 at Turner Pre-Kindergarten Academy, 614 N. Getzendaner St.
Local nonprofits stress importance of working together to address homelessness
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Dena Petty stood before an audience Thursday at the Ellis County Homeless Coalition’s annual luncheon at Waxahachie Bible Church and described the… Login to continue reading Login…
Local artist to provide demonstration
A photo-realistic contemporary fine artist from Waxahachie, Marie Gray will be the artist hosted by The Ellis County Art Association (ECAA) at the monthly meeting, May 5 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP). The meeting is open to the public.