Local first responders take children on holiday shopping spree
More than 100 children from Waxahachie and Red Oak experienced an early Christmas last weekend, thanks to the generosity of local churches, businesses and first responders.
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Roads, parks projects in Waxahachie set to progress in 2025
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie will spend 2025 wrapping up some key projects while gearing up for several others in the years ahead.… Login to continue reading Login…
Memorial service for Officer Bias set for Monday in Midlothian
Staff report There will be a memorial service Monday for Officer Isaiah Bias, a detention officer at the Ellis County Jail who was killed while… Login to continue reading Login…
Local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter hosts Wreaths Across America ceremony
Staff report Wreaths Across America is an annual event that takes place on the third Saturday of December across the country. The mission of the… Login to continue reading Login…
Harrison releases statement following detention officer’s death
Staff report State Rep. Brian Harrison, whose district covers Ellis County, released the following statement following the killing of Isaiah Bias, a detention officer with… Login to continue reading Login…
Area briefs: Getzendaner Park playground, Cease the Grease and more
Monday, Waxahachie Parks Department crews kicked off the resurfacing project at the covered playground at Getzendaner Park.
House passes H.R. 9668, the SHIELD Against CCP Act
On Dec. 10, the U.S. House Passed H.R. 9668, the SHIELD Against CCP Act, legislation aimed at bolstering America’s defenses against homeland security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Ellis County detention officer killed on duty
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Texas Rangers are investigating after an Ellis County Sheriff’s Office detention officer was murdered while on the job Monday afternoon at… Login to continue reading Login…
Council OK’s rezoning for BJ’s Wholesale Club
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Residents will soon have another option to shop for groceries and other household items in Waxahachie. Monday the Waxahachie City Council approved… Login to continue reading Login…
Hamilton recognized for 25 years at Ellis-Prairie Soil and Water Conservation District
The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) alongside the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts recently honored Jane Hamilton for her 25 years of dedication and service to soil and water conservation as a district director with Ellis-Prairie Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD). Hamilton began her service with the SWCD in 1999.