Play detailing life of Amon Carter coming to Waxahachie
Staff report “AMON! The Ultimate Texan,” which one critic called a hit “as big as Texas,” celebrates the man who owned the Fort Worth Star-Telegram,… Login to continue reading Login…
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Holidays with Heroes gives children in need a Merry Christmas
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Ellis County first responders made sure local children would have a Merry Christmas this year. Members of the Waxahachie Police Department, Waxahachie… Login to continue reading Login…
Fundraising efforts to give homeless Waxahachie man his own house ramp up
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Efforts to give a homeless Waxahachie man his own house are starting to ramp up again. A group of Ellis County residents… Login to continue reading Login…
Georgia-Pacific provides donations, volunteerism in Waxahachie
Staff report Georgia-Pacific’s corrugated plant in Waxahachie donated time, money and products to local charities as part of their community engagement initiative for 2023. Waxahachie… Login to continue reading Login…
Traveling safely for the holidays
Danae Hicks, Texas A&M AgriLife The holiday season brings joy and increased travel on Texas roads. Unfortunately, the surge in traffic correlates with a rise… Login to continue reading Login…
How to sustainably dispose of real Christmas trees
Texas A&M AgriLife Many Americans love the experience of having a real Christmas tree in their homes for the holidays. But what many don’t realize… Login to continue reading Login…
Program to prepare older children in substitute care with life skills
Staff report EMPOWER, a child welfare collaborative, announced it has begun managing child placement services, as of Sept. 1. EMPOWER was awarded as the Community-Based… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellis County churches join to donate over 10,000 Samaritan's Purses all over the world
Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor Churches throughout the areas of Waxahachie, Midlothian, Ennis, Red Oak, Ferris, Palmer, Italy, Maypearl, Avalon, and other surrounding towns recently… Login to continue reading Login…
Area briefs: Waxahachie Toastmasters open house, Daddy Daughter Dance and more
Staff report Waxahachie Toastmasters is a member of Toastmasters International, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to building confidence and teaching public speaking skills. Waxahachie Toastmasters… Login to continue reading Login…
Properties could be added to historic overlay
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved the inclusion of four parcels of city-owned property to be included into its historic overlay.… Login to continue reading Login…