Ike’s Air Force One returns to Mid-Way

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 6/1 4:58A Chris Roark

Staff report The smallest plane ever to be used as Air Force One will be visiting Mid-Way Regional Airport this Saturday, June 3 in conjunction with the airport’s annual Breakfast Fly-In / Drive-In. All are invited to come see the plane where...

Area briefs: WISD to participate in free summer meal program

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 6/1 12:00A News Staff

Staff report WISD to participate in free summer meal program Waxahachie ISD is participating in a free summer meal program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge to all children age 1-18 years without requiring application....

THE FAMILY PLACE ANNOUNCES 2023 CHAIRS OF THE PARTNERS CARD SHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZA

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/31 9:00A the press retriever

The Family Place , is proud to announce Katy Brooks, Sharon Lee Clark and Kameron Westcott, will serve as the 2023 Partners Cards Co-Chairs, with longtime board member Tom McCollum as honorary chair....

Gingerbread Tour of Homes set for this weekend

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/31 1:00A News Staff

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The 53rd annual Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes will feature a mix of old and new this year. The tour, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, will include stops at private, historic homes...

Avalon Homecoming set for June 10.

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/31 1:00A News Staff

Patty Hullett Daily Light contributor *Editor s note: This story has been updated to include the correct date: The Avalon Ex-Students Association is hosting the annual Avalon Homecoming, which is set for June 10. The event will be held at the...

African American Museum to offer Juneteenth events, Southern African art exhibit & rodeo this...

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 5/30 7:36A Taylor Mayad

As North Texans and tourists alike map out their summer,  the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park rolls out an array of exciting offerings. Highlights include the North American...

Waxahachie community remembers the fallen on Memorial Day

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/29 12:22P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Approximately 70 people attended the Laying of the Memorial Wreath Ceremony on Monday at the Ellis County Veterans Memorial outside the Waxahachie Civic Center. WoodmenLife Chapter 46 organized and funded the...

After 34 years of leading the Waxahachie Housing Authority, Elizabeth Jones retires

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/29 12:08P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Elizabeth Jones has always had high expectations for the Waxahachie Housing Authority. So when asked if she accomplished everything she wanted to during her 34 years as executive director, she chuckled. “Not by...

Public Notice of Replat in the Macalik Estates

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 5/26 12:38P

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a replat application for Macalik Estates, to create five (5) lots of record.

Public Notice of Replat in the Brandon L & Kathryn G Falkenbach Subdivision

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 5/26 12:35P

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a replat application for Brandon L & Kathryn G Falkenbach Subdivision, part of Lot 1 Valek Estates, to create one (1) additional lot.

Public Notice of Replat in the Greystone Estates

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 5/26 12:33P

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a replat application for Greystone Estates Lots 7R & 8R, Block A (a private subdivision), to adjust the lot lines for private road dedication.

Public Notice of Replat in the Dearen Estates

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 5/26 12:31P

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a replat application for Dearen Estates Lots 32A & 32B, to create one (1) additional lot.

Public Notice of Replat Greystone Estates

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 5/26 12:28P

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a replat application for Greystone Estates Lots 14R1 & 14R2, a replat of Lot 14R & Lot 15 (a private subdivision) to adjust the lot lines.

TSTC and Bombardier train apprentices for aerospace industry

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/26 9:03A Chris Roark

Staff report The Bombardier Aviation Apprenticeship Program that partners with Texas State Technical College is recruiting students for its next cohort of aviation apprentices. In late 2019, aviation company Bombardier and TSTC joined forces for...

ROISD receives employee safety award, student presented scholarship

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 5/25 11:07A Chris Roark

Staff report Red Oak ISD was recently presented with the Annie Ozella Jones Memorial Student Scholarship as part of the district’s dedication to employee safety recognition from Claims Administrative Services, Inc. (CAS). The company provides...