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...

P&Z recommends permits for STRs, Starbucks

Business - Waxahachie Daily Light 1/15 6:11A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of two specific use permits (SUPs) for short-term rentals (STRs) and denied Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary...

Ellzey backs bill to curtail IRS overreach

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/11 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report U.S. Congressman Jake Ellzey, whose district includes Ellis County, joined Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) in co-sponsoring the Family Login to...

Waxahachie Cinema Showcase debuts at The Texas Theater on Jan. 18

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/9 7:00P Chris Roark

Staff report The Texas Theater in Waxahachie will host the first-ever Waxahachie Cinema Showcase on Jan. 18. This event highlights films by local creators including Login to continue reading Login...

County court looks into 9-1-1 update

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/9 12:01A Chris Roark

Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com Ellis County may soon be updating its 9-1-1 system to better respond to emergency calls. In its first meeting of 2025, the Login to continue reading Login Sign up...

Area briefs: “The Addams Family” musical, Guide to the Tribe and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/9 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The Waxahachie High School Drama Department will present The Addams Family musical at 7 p.m. Jan. 23-25 and 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Marcus & Millichap brokers sale of 316-unit self-storage facility

Business - Waxahachie Daily Light 1/3 6:33A Chris Roark

Staff report Marcus & Millichap, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced Friday the sale Login to...

Area briefs: Filing period ahead, business owner workshop and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/2 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The next general election for the Waxahachie City Council will take place May 3. Candidate packets are available in the City Secretary s Office Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Ellis County-based DPS trooper charged

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 1/1 11:00P Chris Roark

Bill Spinks wspinks@cherryroad.com An Ellis County-based Texas Department of Public Safety trooper has been charged after allegedly forcing his way into an East Texas home Login to continue reading...

Dallas Mavericks partner with Raising Canes for ‘Winter Warm Up' clothing drive

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 1/1 10:40P NBCDFW Staff

The Dallas Mavericks are partnering with Raising Canes to host a drive collecting warm winter clothing for families in need. Those who want to participate in the Winter Warm Up can donate new and gently used coats between now and January 19....

Waxahachie Bible Church to host 15th annual Love in Action Giveaway

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

Staff report It all started one cold Saturday morning in January 2010, as the congregation of Waxahachie Bible Church responded to Sr. Pastor Bruce Zimmerman s Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Booming business, fireworks retailers staying busy leading up to last minutes of 2024

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 12/31 10:29A Alicia Barrera

Many fireworks stand employees across North Texas will work longer hours on NYE. “We’ll be open to midnight,” Brock Rodgers said. Rodgers helps run his family’s business Eagle Fireworks in Ellis County. The family also operates a location in...