Blood drive to benefit children
Staff report Carter BloodCare says there is an urgent need for blood to help young patients waiting for transfusions. The Texas-based nonprofit blood center notes… Login to continue reading Login…
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Chris Roark Belmont University Maria Toker of Waxahachie qualified for Belmont University’s Fall 2023 Dean’s List. Approximately 52 percent of Belmont’s 7,338 undergraduate students qualified.… Login to continue reading Login…
Boat Dock Park, street projects ahead in 2024
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com As a new year approaches the city of Waxahachie will have several key projects that will either begin or wrap up over… Login to continue reading Login…
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…
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…
Red Oak seniors enjoy holiday fun
Staff report Arabella of Red Oak, a local senior living community, is turning up the holiday joy with a dynamic duo of heartwarming festivities that… 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…
The evolution of Christmas over the centuries
Ken Bridges Texas History Minute Millions of people around the world rejoice as Christmas approaches. It is a time of family, friendship, gifts and songs.… 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…