Sims Library hosts car seat safety event

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/6 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The recent car seat safety event at Sims Library helped families ensure their children travel safely. Hosted by the Sims Library in partnership Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Unite Ellis to host Thrive ’25 Leadership Summit on Thursday

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/24 7:13A Chris Roark

Staff report Unite Ellis, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering unity and collaboration across Ellis County, announces the Thrive ‘25 Leadership Summit, a premier leadership Login to...

Carter BloodCare to offer tumblers for blood donors in March

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/22 1:48A Chris Roark

Staff report In March, Carter BloodCare introduces a new thank-you gift for local blood donors. Everyone who gives blood with Carter BloodCare in March will Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County welcome Ricardo Miller

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/21 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Almost a full house of die-hard Democrats from throughout Ellis County braved the freezing temperatures to attend the meeting of Texas Democratic Women Login to continue reading Login...

Life High School Waxahachie TAFE students head to state competition

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/14 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Several students from Life High School Waxahachie (LHSW) are heading to Galveston to compete in the upcoming Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) Login to continue reading Login...

Thousands of Oncor customers without power as storms sweep through North Texas

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 2/12 3:08A ShaCamree Gowdy

NORTH TEXAS As storms move through North Texas , thousands of Oncor customers are without power Wednesday morning. As of 9:03 a.m. CT, 180 outages are affecting 3,174 customers. Dallas County is the most impacted area, with 931 customers...

City to update Parks Master Plan

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/12 12:00A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie will soon begin the process of updating its Parks Master Plan. During a City Council work session last Login to continue reading Login Sign up...

WISD considers tuition-based pre-kindergarten program

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/10 11:54P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Waxahachie ISD is considering implementing a tuition-based pre-kindergarten program. Lisa Mott, assistant superintendent of elementary leadership administration,...

Public Notice of a Replat for Yarbrough's Yard

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 2/7 4:40A

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a plat application for Yarbrough’s Yard, Lot 1BR, being a replat of Yarbrough’s Yard, Lot 1B, to adjust the lot line and include previously unplatted land.

Area briefs: Drop Everything and Read Day, craft fair, microchipping event and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/6 6:58A Chris Roark

Staff report Waxahachie ISD is seeking community members to participate in the annual Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Day on March 5. Individuals who participate Login to continue reading Login Sign...

Grammy-winning artists Linda Davis, Rudy Gatlin, Lang Scott to perform in Waxahachie

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/3 6:49A Chris Roark

Staff report Grammy-winning performers Linda Davis, Rudy Gatlin of the legendary Gatlin Brothers, and acclaimed recording artist Lang Scott are set to take the stage Login to continue reading Login...

Ricardo Miller to speak at Texas Women Democrats of Ellis County’s monthly meeting

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/26 6:24A Chris Roark

Staff report The Texas Women Democrats of Ellis County will host its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 18. The guest speaker, Coach Ricardo Miller, Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Waxahachie restaurant to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’

Business - Waxahachie Daily Light 1/24 4:02A Chris Roark

Staff report Local restaurant D Latin Cuisine will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early February 2025. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media Login to continue...

Area briefs: Oil painting demonstration, language classes and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/23 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The Ellis County Art Association will host artist Henry Prikryl at its monthly meeting, Feb. 3 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Area briefs: NCCER Core Safety Certification classes, safety education series, ‘The Addams Family’...

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/16 12:15A Chris Roark

Staff report The Ellis Christian Men’s Job Corp will host NCCER Core Safety Certification classes to help men get employed quicker and with higher pay Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...