Voting our values
Carl O. Sherman State Representative, District 109 Voting Our Values In September of 1796, George Washington surprised the nation with the publication of his Farewell… Login to continue reading Login…
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Sometimes we have to take the good with the bad
Ken Ansell Guest columnist Psalm 23:4 tells us, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,… Login to continue reading Login…
Ellis County woman remembers 9/11 in an artistic way
Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor LaTrelle Power of Midlothian, now age 83, thinks back to the days after the horrifying events of Sept. 11, 2001.… Login to continue reading Login…
The rise of Texas Governor and U.S. Senator Charles Culberson
Ken Bridges Texas History Minute Charles Culberson was part of an influential Texas political family. He would lead a notable career in his own right,… Login to continue reading Login…
Beaty announces candidacy for Ellis County and District Attorney
Staff report Waxahachie attorney Lindy Beaty has announced her candidacy for Ellis County and District Attorney. Below is a press release issued Tuesday: Lindy Beaty,… Login to continue reading Login…
Waxahachie Symphony Association begins new season
Staff report The Waxahachie Symphony Association’s (WSA) season begins this month with a performance from the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 30. Below is… Login to continue reading Login…
Local author to discuss book 'Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era'
Staff report Waxahachie author Jim Chapman will be at 1889 at the Ellis County Museum at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 to give a presentation on… Login to continue reading Login…
Back on track? Texas Central, Amtrak to explore partnership for controversial Dallas-Houston link
Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryoad.com Thought left abandoned on an Ellis County back road more than a year ago, high-speed rail through the county appears to be… Login to continue reading Login…
King Fisher: From Texas criminal to sheriff
Ken Bridges Texas History Minute The days of the old frontier produced men whose legend grew bigger than the dusty plains. In those wild years… Login to continue reading Login…
Are we getting distracted by the busyness of the day?
Ken Ansell Guest columnist We had some people over last Sunday night. Old friends that we love a lot. We moved about three weeks ago,… Login to continue reading Login…