Congressman Ellzey passes bill to bring attention to Lake Aquilla

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/26 9:14A Chris Roark

Staff report On July 22, the U.S. House passed H.R. 8812, the Water Resources Development Act with the help of Congressman Jake Ellzey, whose district Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post...

Local teen honored for life-saving efforts

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/25 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The Ellis County Commissioners Court recognized Ellis County Sheriff s Office Explorer Lt. Jaden Segura on Tuesday for his life-saving efforts following a crash Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up...

Are you back-to-school ready? Where to get free backpacks, school supplies, immunizations in North...

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 7/24 3:25A CBS Texas Staff

NORTH TEXAS With the first day of school only a few weeks away, some school districts in North Texas are holding events to help North Texas children get ready. Events include backpack giveaways, health checkups and vendors with resources. Here is...

Downtown set to host Swift tribute concert, Friendship Bracelet Bash

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/24 1:00A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com The city of Waxahachie and the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association are teaming up to create an event for Swifties of all ages. Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now...

Area briefs: Adopt-a-Class, mosquito spraying, Christmas in July and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/24 12:03A Chris Roark

Staff report Registration is now open for Waxahachie ISD s Adopt-a-Class Program. Now in the 16th year of existence, the Adopt-a-Class Program is looking to build Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close...

Former State Rep. Jim Pitts dies at 77

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/21 6:44A Chris Roark

Staff report Jim Pitts, former Texas state representative whose district included Ellis County, passed away over the weekend, according to his family. Below is the Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close...

Public Notice of a Replat in the Cynthia's Addition

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 7/19 9:08A

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a replat application for Cynthia’s Addition, being a replat of O T India, to combine Lots 9-17, Lot 19, and Lot 22 and remove unimproved right-of-way into one (1) lot for...

Public Notice of a Replat in the County Ridge Farms

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 7/19 9:04A

The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court will consider and act upon a replat application for Country Ridge Farms, Lots 4-A1 & 4-A2, being a replat of Country Ridge Farms Lot 4A, to create two (2) lots for residential use.

Google provides support for Ellis County community organizations

Business - Waxahachie Daily Light 7/19 8:12A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Google is providing more than $125,000 in support to seven community-based organizations in Ellis County to support key outreach and resource initiatives Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary...

Blood drive set for Aug. 27

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/19 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report At the age of 3, McKenzie Covert was diagnosed with acute leukemia. Because of the intense physical demands of her chemotherapy, blood and Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post...

Area briefs: Teams, sponsors needed for golf tournament, Christmas in July continues and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/18 4:30A Chris Roark

Staff report The Waxahachie Quarterback Club is still looking for hole sponsors and teams to be a part of the 2024 David Ream Memorial Golf Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Area briefs:...

Longtime Daily Light employee set to retire after 40 years

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/17 5:17A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Robin Fox has experienced a lot during her time at the Waxahachie Daily Light. From late-night drives down the back roads of Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The...

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center's Emergency Department Wins National Award

Waxahachie BubbleLife iReporter 7/16 8:00P Angel Biasatti

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Emergency Department was among 94 nationwide and only three in Dallas-Fort Worth to receive the 2024 Lantern Award, an accolade granted by the Emergency Nurses...

Council OK’s funding for YMCA-Cindy Hess Memorial Park

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 7/16 10:07A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved the funding request of $750,000 for public park amenities at the future YMCA-Cindy Hess Memorial Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access...