Award winning artist presents demonstration for ECAA

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/29 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Self-taught, award-winning artist Tina Bohlman is versed in watercolor and oil painting and creates brilliant plein air paintings and rural landscapes. She will Login to continue reading...

The Heights seeks funding as it prepares to open county’s first emergency shelter

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/28 6:19A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Heights Ellis County Family Resources is expecting to soon open the first emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors in Ellis County. Login to continue...

Area briefs: Car seat inspection competition, Library Palooza and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/28 12:33A Chris Roark

Staff report The first Battle of the Badges Car Seat Inspection Competition kicks off in Ellis County for a two-day event of passenger safety and Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On the FY2026 Ellis County Budget

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 8/27 8:17A

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will hold a public hearing on the Proposed FY2026 Budget on September 16th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Courtroom (2nd floor), 101 W. Main Street, Waxahachie,...

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 8/27 8:10A

A tax rate of $0.273992 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of County of Ellis.

WISD adopts budget, keeps tax rate the same

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/26 10:14P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees on Tuesday adopted its operating budget and tax rate for the 2025-26 school year. The tax Login to continue reading Login Sign...

Congressman Ellzey to host Service Academy events

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/26 6:25A Chris Roark

Staff report Congressman Jake Ellzey will be hosting three Service Academy Forums this September for students, parents and school personnel across Texas’ 6th Congressional District. Login to continue...

Local medical team cares for patients with life-altering injuries in East Africa

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/22 1:00A Chris Roark

Baylor Scott & White In the heart of East Africa lies Tenwek Hospital. Tenwek, which began as a humble dispensary in Bomet, Kenya, is today Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary...

Area briefs: Library Palooza, 4-H Shooting Sports program and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/21 2:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Library Palooza The Nicholas P. Sims Library will host Library Palooza from 10-11:30 a.m. Sept. 6 in conjunction with Library Card Sign Up Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Youth art classes begin Sept. 4

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/21 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The Ellis County Art Association will sponsor youth art classes starting Sept. 4. The after-school class is for children ages 6-12 years old, Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

SERVPRO Team Shaw Named One of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 8/18 11:32P Jennifer Halstead

Grapevine, TX August 19, 2025 SERVPRO Team Shaw is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America , a recognition that reflects both...

Area briefs: Clear the Shelter, Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/14 12:20A Chris Roark

Staff report The city of Waxahachie Animal Services is participating in the 11th Annual Clear The Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that Login to continue reading Login Sign up...

WISD compensation plan to remain unchanged

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 8/12 1:19A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The salary increases for Waxahachie ISD employees previously approved by the WISD Board of Trustees will remain the same. Monday the board Login to continue reading...

Public Notice of Replat in the Ensign Estates

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 8/11 1:16P

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a plat application for Ensign Estates. The property contains ±10.373 acres of land.

Public Notice of Replat in the Wild Plum Subdivision

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 8/11 1:11P

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a plat application for Wild Plum Subdivision. The property contains ±14.741 acres of land.