Funding needed for Project Graduation
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com A longstanding graduation night tradition for Waxahachie High School is in jeopardy if enough money isn’t raised in the next few weeks.… Login to continue reading Login…
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P&Z expected to see plan update next week
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission is set to make a recommendation on the city’s comprehensive plan update Tuesday, and the City… Login to continue reading Login…
Downtown Building Improvement Grant Program OK'd
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday adopted the Downtown Building Improvement Grant Program. Under the program a matching grant will incentivize property… Login to continue reading Login…
Letter to the Editor: Refocusing on the family
My name is Dr. Robert McKenzie, and I am a former citizen of Waxahachie as well as a pastor. I have been gone 20 years,… Login to continue reading Login…
Community Services Inc programs presented to NARFE
Staff report The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 1191 held its monthly meeting on Tuesday at the Sirloin Stockade in Corsicana. The… Login to continue reading Login…
Waxahachie to consider naming bridge after Bessie Coleman
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie is considering naming the FM 878 (Wyatt Street) overpass at US 287 after Bessie Coleman, a Waxahachie native… Login to continue reading Login…
Harrison files bills to require elections for property tax hikes
Staff report Monday, State Rep. Harrison filed two bills, HB 2220 and HB 2221, to put taxpayers back in control of their property taxes by… Login to continue reading Login…
Want quiet zones in Waxahachie? Don’t count on it at $9 million.
Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com It’s no secret when a train is rolling through Waxahachie. The blaring horn lets you know – no matter what time of… Login to continue reading Login…
The impact of Jesse H. Jones, Part 2
Ken Bridges Texas History Minute Houston had long been an important city for Texas. Businessmen like Jesse H. Jones helped make it an international center… Login to continue reading Login…
Scarborough Renaissance Festival opens April 8
Staff report Scarborough Renaissance Festival’s 42nd season is scheduled to open April 8, with opening weekend offering kids 12 and under free (up to three… Login to continue reading Login…