Area briefs: Getzendaner Park playground, Cease the Grease and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/18 12:02A Chris Roark

Staff report Monday, Waxahachie Parks Department crews kicked off the resurfacing project at the covered playground at Getzendaner Park. Over the next few weeks, the Login to continue reading Login...

House passes H.R. 9668, the SHIELD Against CCP Act

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/18 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report On Dec. 10, the U.S. House Passed H.R. 9668, the SHIELD Against CCP Act, legislation aimed at bolstering America s defenses against homeland security Login to continue reading Login Sign...

Ellis County detention officer killed after being attacked by inmate, sheriff says

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 12/17 9:29A Steven Rosenbaum

WAXAHACHIE An Ellis County detention officer died Monday after an inmate assaulted him, the sheriff said Tuesday. Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, started working for the Ellis County Sheriff's Office out of...

Hamilton recognized for 25 years at Ellis-Prairie Soil and Water Conservation District

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/13 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) alongside the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts recently honored Jane Hamilton Login to continue...

Area briefs: Pet portraits, gingerbread contest, historic homes tour and more

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

Staff report Art students at Waxahachie High School recently created pet portraits, which are now up for auction. The pieces were inspired by the city s Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

State warns of unlicensed pesticide operations

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

Staff report On Dec. 5, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) call on Texans to be vigilant against unlicensed Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Council concerned children's theater is being excluded

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/5 12:00A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com Members of the Waxahachie City Council expressed concern Monday that a local children’s theater organization is being left out of an opportunity Login to continue...

Red Oak ISD to participate in Toys for Tots

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/4 11:12P Chris Roark

Staff report Red Oak ISD is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve for the second year to support its mission of spreading the season s Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Waxahachie council denies 7-Eleven permit request

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/2 7:41P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday denied a request for a specific use permit (SUP) for a 7-Eleven that was proposed to Login to continue reading Login Sign up...

Ellis County's Tunes for Toys set for Dec. 8

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/28 12:01A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com Railport Brewing Company and Twisted Southern Entertainment will team up to host a concert and toy drive for the third annual Ellis Login to continue reading Login...

Tree of Angels event will honor violent crime victims

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

Staff report The 10th Annual Tree of Angels Dedication Ceremony will be held on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. to honor victims of violent Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

First-ever bowling team starts up at Cedar Hill High School

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 11/26 11:48P Trevor Sochocki

Up until a few months ago, the sounds of pins dropping and balls skittering along an oiled wood lane were nonexistent for Cedar Hill High School students. But nowadays, their brand-new bowling team is...

Local family known for boot repair company finds world success on paintball field

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/22 6:22A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com For decades the Luckau family has been known in Waxahachie for their quality work in boot and shoe repair. Elf Boot and Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

Authorities investigate after deceased baby discovered in Red Oak

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/22 6:17A Chris Roark

Staff report At approximately 1:45 p.m. Thursday the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center received a call from local sanitation employees advising that while on Login to continue reading...