WHS student joins state environmental advocacy program

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/28 12:00A Chris Roark

Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com A local student is making it his goal to beautify Texas, starting with his hometown in Waxahachie. David Camargo, a senior at Waxahachie Login to continue reading...

Commissioner to host family-friendly shooting event

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/27 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Ellis County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Louis Ponder, invites residents to join the inaugural “Pew Pew with Ponder” event, a fun-filled day of Login to continue reading Login Sign up...

Toy drive collection wrapping up in Ellis County

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/26 12:00A Chris Roark

Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com Local agencies are offering a variety of ways to donate Christmas gifts for those in need this holiday season. The Waxahachie Police Department Login to continue...

Global students win world competition in science and engineering

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/25 12:02A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com A group of local students recently took first place in a global competition where they not only showcased their science and engineering Login to continue reading...

Ovilla man arrested on child pornography possession charge

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/20 4:27A Chris Roark

Staff report On Nov. 19, investigators with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search and arrest warrant in the 100 block Login to continue reading Login...

WPD named Accredited Law Enforcement Agency for fourth time

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/19 4:59A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Police Department continues to be in a select group of law enforcement agencies in Texas. Monday the Waxahachie City Council Login to continue reading...

Waxahachie council OK’s rezoning for 7-Eleven on Broadhead

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/18 3:51A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a zoning change that will bring a 7-Eleven to the northwest intersection of Broadhead Road Login to continue reading...

FirstLook releases short film to celebrate 30 years of service in Ellis County

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/11 8:02A Chris Roark

Staff report To commemorate three decades of service in Ellis County, FirstLook has released a new short film titled, “But First, Look.” The five-minute film tells Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Buford announces run for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas’ 6th Congressional District

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/11 4:04A Chris Roark

Staff report James Buford, a pastor, businessman and community leader with more than 30 years of service, has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

ESD measures have mixed results in local election

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/5 6:53A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Two measures in Ellis County Emergency Service Districts (ESDs) passed while two others failed in the Nov. 4 joint elections. In ESD Login to continue reading Login...

47 candidates apply for Waxahachie city manager job

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/4 5:18A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie has received 47 applications for the city manager position, according to Mayor Billie Wallace. The deadline for applying Login to continue...

Council OK’s amendment to address overnight camping

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/3 9:19P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved an amendment to its code of ordinances that will allow the city to restrict overnight Login to continue reading Login...

Zipline autonomous aircraft launches delivery service in Ennis

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/31 8:55A Chris Roark

Staff report Zipline, an American robotics company that designs, manufactures and operates the world’s largest autonomous delivery system, officially launched service in Ennis. Eligible customers...

Red Oak firefighters battle house fire, then deliver birthday presents

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/30 12:00A Chris Roark

Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor The Red Oak Fire Rescue team responded to a house fire in Red Oak around 5 a.m. Oct. 7. The Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign...

Blood drives scheduled in Waxahachie

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/23 9:38P Chris Roark

Staff report As thanks for giving in November, Carter BloodCare is offering a brand-new blanket to each volunteer blood donor. Carter BloodCare’s annual blanket incentive has Login to continue reading...