Waxahachie Road Closure Due to the Train Derailment

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 7/31 3:20A

As part of the derailment recovery phase work, Union Pacific Railroad has collaborated with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)

Area briefs: DFW World Youth Baseball Classic, blood drive, rezoning meetings and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/31 12:31A Chris Roark

Staff report The 2025 DFW World Youth Baseball Classic continues through Monday at the Waxahachie Sports Complex. The tournament, which began Aug. 1, features youth Login to continue reading Login...

WISD approves student code of conduct changes

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/30 10:35A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved the 2025-26 student code of conduct with a few changes to disciplinary procedures. Login to continue reading...

Cowboy Church of Ellis County baptizes 54 people

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/30 1:00A Chris Roark

Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor On the afternoon of July 27, Cowboy Church of Ellis County celebrated the life-changing decisions by several members of the Login to continue reading Login Sign...

P&Z recommends short-term rental permit

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/30 12:00A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a specific-use permit (SUP) for a short-term rental at 313 Highland Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary...

WISD approves salary increases, though some trustees say it’s not enough

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/29 10:56A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Employees in Waxahachie ISD will be getting a salary increase this year. The WISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved a compensation Login to continue reading Login...

Blood drives ahead in Waxahachie

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/26 6:57A Chris Roark

Staff report Carter BloodCare will host two donation drives in Waxahachie in August, and donors can receive a large weekend tote bag, while supplies last. The Login to continue reading Login Sign up...

Perspective for artists to be demonstration at ECAA meeting

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/25 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Technical perspective for drafting, applied short cuts for artists and how to see perspective will be covered in a demonstration by Austin Rucker. Login to continue reading Login Sign up...

Prime 115 in Waxahachie selected for statewide culinary tourism campaign

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/24 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Beef Loving Texans has launched the 2025 Ultimate Beef Trail, a new digital passport that rewards Texans for hitting the road in search Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Harrison files three bills to remove DEI, LGBTQ indoctrination

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/23 5:14A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com State Rep. Brian Harrison announced he has filed multiple bills that would ban taxpayer funded DEI and LGBTQ indoctrination in all public Login to continue reading...

Texas special session 2025: Flood relief, THC regulation, property taxes and GOP-led redistricting...

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 7/20 2:58A Nathalie Marie Palacios

The 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is set to begin Monday, July 21. The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott . Several of the priorities listed address the recent devastating floods in Central...

WISD to host two final meetings on WCHS rezoning proposals

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/18 2:14A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie ISD is nearing the finish line for making key decisions about attendance zones and how they will impact the future Waxahachie Login to continue reading...

Sam’s Club request continued to Aug. 12, mixed-use development gets P&Z recommendation

Business - Waxahachie Daily Light 7/16 6:15A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday continued a rezoning request for a Sam’s Club to the Aug. 12 meeting at Login to continue reading Login Sign...