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Oyster reefs benefit humans and the environment through a suite of ecosystem services. A single oyster can filter up to 240 liters of water a day, resulting in increased water quality and clarity while supporting a unique and highly diverse community of fish and invertebrate marine species. In Europe, native oysters once formed extensive beds and reefs in the North Sea, English Channel, and coastal areas from Ireland, areas of Scandinavia and the Baltic, and through the Mediterranean to the Black Sea. However, over 90% of former oyster reefs have been lost.

A Waxahachie church Monday was denied a specific use permit (SUP) for an electronic sign in front of its building after it failed to get enough votes from the City Council. The council voted 3-2 to approve the SUP requested by First United Methodist Church Waxahachie, but since more than 20 percent of the residents who live within 200 feet of the church (41 percent) opposed the permit a super-majority vote (four out of five votes) was required, per the city ordinance.

Repairs to the Waxahachie City Cemetery will soon be entering its final stages. Monday the Waxahachie City Council approved the supplemental appropriation of $15,222 from the city’s cemetery fund for the last round of repairs to the cemetery.

A local church wants a permit to use an electronic sign on its property, but nearby residents say it would be a safety hazard and a nuisance. Monday the Waxahachie City Council is expected to vote on a specific use permit (SUP) request from First United Methodist Church Waxahachie to install an 80-square-foot brick and granite ground monument sign with a 16-square-foot electronic message board.

The Ellis County “Love Your Neighbor” (a/k/a “LYN”) initiative and campaign has slowly been gaining momentum since its inception in late 2019. The ministry concept brought about by the leadership of Pastor Bruce Zimmerman of Waxahachie Bible Church is a simple, biblical commandment – to Love Your Neighbor – and that means spreading love and kindness all around.

Waxahachie police have arrested the man suspected of shooting another man during an online meetup in February. Police arrested 26-year-old Jesse Ray Taylor Hernandez, Jr., of Waxahachie, on Wednesday and charged him with two counts of aggravated robbery after police say he lured a man and his adult son to a driveway in the 1800 block of Longbranch Road on Feb.

Senior living community Arabella of Red Oak got things “popping” for Armed Forces Day. The community set up a patriotic popcorn bar and said thank you to the veterans who call their community home.