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...

City enters into incentive agreement for heavy equipment company

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/23 12:01A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie has entered into a Chapter 380 incentive agreement with Holt Texas, Ltd. to possibly bring in a heavy Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/23 12:00A Chris Roark

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Downtown Fort Worth roads to close for "Lioness" filming

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 10/21 2:31A Julia Falcon

Another Taylor Sheridan show is filming in Downtown Fort Worth this week, prompting road closures. Filming for season three of "Lioness," a Paramount+ show, will take place downtown from Oct. 23 at...

Ellis County Veterans Celebration set for Nov. 8

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/18 5:15A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com This year marks a milestone for a local organization that takes pride in honoring veterans in the community. The 25th annual Ellis Login to continue reading Login...

Visiting the Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Festival? Look for the CBS Texas logo for exclusive offers...

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 10/17 6:37A CBS Texas Staff

If you're planning a visit to the Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Festival in Waxahachie, you can just look for the CBS Texas logo among vendors for exclusive offers and products. The festival takes place in Downtown Waxahachie on Saturday, October...

Lights on Afterschool with Fall Festival set for Oct. 24

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/16 6:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center invites families across Ellis County and beyond to celebrate Lights On Afterschool with its Fall Festival Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls Wrap Up District Meet

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 10/16 12:22A Patricia Chi

The Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls competed in the District Meet on Friday at North Lakes Park in Denton, leaving everything on the course against one of the toughest districts in Texas. Both squads ran...

Ellis County students eligible for AgTexas AgYouth scholarships

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 10/12 10:16A Chris Roark

Staff report 4-H and FFA graduating high school seniors in the Ellis County area are eligible to apply for the AgYouth of the Month Scholarship Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close