Luke Clayton: Frog gigging fast becoming a lost art
If there were a frog gigging tournament series back in the sixties, my dad Fred Clayton of Red River County, Texas would have been the Bill Dance of the gigging world!
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Lady Indians 2-0 to start 11-6A action
With a pair of 3-0 sweeps to start District 11-6A volleyball play, the Waxahachie Lady Indians appear well on their way to continuing a long playoff streak in spite of a tough pre-district schedule.
ROISD increasing football game security measures for fans
Staff report To increase safety, Red Oak ISD is adding additional security measures at home football games, starting tonight with the 7 p.m. varsity game… Login to continue reading Login…
Lady Indians top Midlo in 5-set thriller
In the final pre-district tune-up before the start of District 11-6A play, the host Waxahachie Lady Indians pulled out a five-set thriller, 16-25, 25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 16-14, over the Midlothian Lady Panthers at Mike Turner Gymnasium.
OT gamble falls just short for WHS
For almost three quarters Friday night, the Waxahachie Indians’ defense was pitching a shutout against the No. 12-ranked team in Class 6A.
Ennis volleyball tops Life in 4 sets
Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor ENNIS — The Ellis County high school students enjoyed a long Labor Day weekend, but it was time to get… Login to continue reading Login…
Luke Clayton: Deer hunting then and now
The boy, about 10 years old, occupied the front seat of the school bus, wide eyed and wishing the driver would put the petal to the metal so he could make it home quicker, he had big plans for the evening. But the driver, also owner of the local country grocery, knew the roads well in very rural Red River County in northeast Texas. This was way back in 1960 and pot holes and occasional deep sand drifts was the norm and he had many years of safely transporting kids to and from school under his belt; slow and steady was his mantra.
Tribe rolls past Ennis in Battle of 287
Opening night – August 30 – for the 2024 football season was blessed with somewhat cooler temperatures than had been endured throughout the grueling month of August.
WHS runners compete at James Smith Invitational
The Waxahachie Indians sent only a partial complement of cross country runners to the James Smith Invitational last Thursday on the grounds of Midlothian ISD Multipurpose Stadium, yet still was able to place fourth in the Class 5A-6A boys’ division.
Lady Indians recover, place 3rd in bracket
JUSTIN — After a show start to the Northwest ISD Classic Tournament on Thursday, the Waxahachie Lady Indians bounced back strongly to win four of their final five matches and placed third in the top consolation bracket on Saturday.