Ellis County Democrats to host Get Out the Vote rally
The Ellis County Democrats will host a Get Out The Vote rally featuring State Rep. James Talarico from 6-9 p.m. today at 3 Community Circle… Login to continue reading Login…
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Council OK’s contract for Waxahachie-Midlothian Regional Trail
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council during its Sept. 16 meeting approved a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the survey… Login to continue reading Login…
Fatal house fire in Ferris being investigated
Staff report At 6:15 a.m. on Thursday, Ellis County dispatch received a call about a structure fire at 741 East India Road in Ferris. Upon… Login to continue reading Login…
Area briefs: Lord’s Day Festival, Wildflower walks and more
Ferris Heights United Methodist Church, 108 Center St., will have its annual Lord’s Day Festival on Oct. 5.
ROISD Board approves school name – Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School
The Red Oak ISD School Board approved the naming of the second middle school, under construction off Westmoreland Road in Ovilla, in honor of longtime educator and former Board Member Dr. Joy Shaw, who passed in 2022.
City seeks input on possible recreation center
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The public is invited to share their ideas on what they would like to see in a possible sports and recreation facility… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellzey discusses high-speed rail, advisory boards and more
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Congressman Jake Ellzey re-emphasized his opposition to the controversial high-speed rail project last week during a series of interviews with local news… Login to continue reading Login…
Autistic student from Waxahachie shares story of perseverance with others who have disabilities
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Tyler Russell knows first-hand the challenges that can come with having autism. But he also knows with the right support those challenges… Login to continue reading Login…
House passes bill protecting American agriculture from foreign adversaries
Staff report Last week, the US House passed H.R. 9456 – Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024. This legislation strengthens the Committee… Login to continue reading Login…
Following school threats, WPD, WISD encourage proper sharing of information
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Some recent online threats made against schools across the state have prompted police and school leaders in Waxahachie to urge students and… Login to continue reading Login…