KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The European Union’s decision to make Ukraine a candidate for EU membership offered war-weary Ukrainians a morale boost and hope of a more secure future Friday as the country’s military ordered its fighters to retreat from a key city in the eastern Donbas region.
Monday the Waxahachie City Council approved the Lions Park Master Plan, bringing the city one step closer to improving a park that has been a priority for the council. Lions Park is located at the northeast corner of Lions Park Road and Howard Road.
Waxahachie City Councilman Chris Wright said he wants the city to bring back an idea from last year of naming the City Hall Annex building after former mayor and longtime councilman Chuck Beatty. Last year the City Council considered naming the facility, which is being constructed across the street from City Hall, and one of the suggestions was to name it after Beatty, who served on the council from 1995 to 2021.
June 12 Theft (a 2018 gray Peterbilt tractor was stolen) near the intersection of Park School House Road and Whitewater Drive Family violence in the 600 block of Brenna Road June 13 Auto theft (a 2010 blue Honda Odyssey, a 2008 silver Toyota Sienna and a green 2007 Toyota Sienna were stolen and recovered) in the 1200 block of N. US 77 Family violence in the 400 block of Dunn St.
Jose Palacios, of Waxahachie, is already making history at Texas State Technical College in North Texas. Palacios will be the first student to represent the campus when he advances to the 58th annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference being held this week in Atlanta, Georgia.
Downtown Waxahachie has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for meeting rigorous performance standards, the city announced this week. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street approach.
The State Board of Education on Friday unanimously rejected a new teacher certification exam that supporters dubbed the solution to prepare and retain new teachers, but critics worried would create barriers for people of color to enter the profession.
In a congenial but competitive runoff for Place 3 on the Midlothian City Council, Anna Hammonds maintained her May 7 plurality margin and won Saturday’s runoff for the seat, defeating Ed Gardner. In final unofficial results announced by the Ellis County Elections Office as of 8:16 p.m.
Texas is planning to add enough electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state to support 1 million electric vehicles with dozens of new stations to allow for easier long-distance travel. In a draft plan released this month, the Texas Department of Transportation broke down a five-year plan to create a network of chargers throughout the state, starting along main corridors and interstate highways before building stations in rural areas.
The 4th of July. The day we gather with family and friends to celebrate our Independence and honor our country. We look forward to this celebratory day – with all the food, fun, and festivities – culminating in the highly-anticipated fireworks display.