Veterans Day ceremony set for Nov. 11
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com Veterans from across Ellis County will be honored during a ceremony Nov. 11 at the Waxahachie Civic Center. The 23rd annual Ellis… Login to continue reading Login…
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Area briefs: NARFE meeting, Live Nativity, blood drive and more
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at… Login to continue reading Login…
14 propositions on Tuesday's ballot
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com The first Tuesday of November is Election Day. Normally in Texas in odd-numbered years, that means voting on a raft of referred… Login to continue reading Login…
Waxahachie men, and their cars, part of “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Larry Kollie and Mike Garrett of Waxahachie couldn’t wait to see the critically acclaimed movie “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The movie,… Login to continue reading Login…
Waxahachie's Old-Fashioned Singing Project opens 12th season
Staff report Waxahachie’s Old-Fashioned Singing Project open its 12th season with the on-stage production of their acclaimed musical “Heaven’s Front Porch” with shows at 7… Login to continue reading Login…
Photo gallery: Texas Country Reporter Festival 2023
The 27th annual Texas Country Reporter Festival took place Saturday in Downtown Waxahachie. Kelli and Bob Phillips, hosts of “Texas Country Reporter,” led the event, which… Login to continue reading Login…
Ukrainian refugee shares story on how he landed in Waxahachie
Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor Ukrainian refugee shares story on how he landed in Waxahachie Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor In the last few months,… Login to continue reading Login…
Six Ellis County organizations receive funding from Google
Staff report Six Ellis County organizations that support the physical and mental wellbeing of its residents have announced that they will collectively receive more than… Login to continue reading Login…
Las Vegas man sentenced for human trafficking in Ellis County
Staff report Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery announced that Deandre DeSuza, 28, of Las Vegas, Nevada, was sentenced to life in prison for… Login to continue reading Login…
WHS band qualifies for state for fourth time in a row
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie High School Band is headed to state for the fourth year in a row. The band qualified for the UIL Class 6A State Marching Band Contest… Login to continue reading Login…