Area briefs: Pre-K Round Up, LoCash performance, scholarship deadline and more
Waxahachie ISD will host the pre-K Round Up from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 6 at Turner Pre-Kindergarten Academy, 614 N. Getzendaner St.
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Local nonprofits stress importance of working together to address homelessness
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Dena Petty stood before an audience Thursday at the Ellis County Homeless Coalition’s annual luncheon at Waxahachie Bible Church and described the… Login to continue reading Login…
Two local musicians honored by instrument company, carrying on the family legacy
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com For 25 years Waxahachie native Mario Barajas and his wife Betty Barajas have entertained listeners with their upbeat style of conjunto music… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellis County Art Association contest winners announced
Staff report Displaying over 500 entries, the youth of Ellis County showed their artwork and won scholarships, gift cards and ribbons. The annual Youth Art… Login to continue reading Login…
Heart Smart Conference draws over 150 attendees in Waxahachie
Staff report More than 150 community members gathered at the Waxahachie Senior Center on April 16 for the Heart Smart Conference, hosted by the Texas… Login to continue reading Login…
Grant terminated for Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor
Staff report Congressman Jake Ellzey on Monday commended the U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak for terminating the $63.9 million grant awarded under the Corridor… Login to continue reading Login…
Red Oak ISD expects to save millions on middle school project
Red Oak ISD Construction of the Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School, a second middle school for Red Oak ISD that is located off Westmoreland Road,… Login to continue reading Login…
Blood drive set for May 8 in Waxahachie
Staff report There will be a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. May 8 at Keller Williams Waxahachie, 200 W. Marvin Ave. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Prairie Wildlife and Wildflower Adventure set for April 27
Staff report The community is invited to the Prairie Wildlife and Wildflower Adventure, hosted by the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm Inc, from 2-4 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login…
Nonprofit that houses homeless veterans looks to expand site
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Lauren Andrade’s nonprofit organization has been so successful in helping homeless veterans that she is now looking to purchase additional land to… Login to continue reading Login…