Rep. Brian Harrison unveils 2025 HD-10 Christmas ornament

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/18 4:32A Chris Roark

Staff report State Rep. Brian Harrison unveiled the 2025 House District 10 Christmas ornament for the Christmas tree on the Floor of the Texas State Login to continue reading Login Sign up for...

3.2K-acre development in Waxahachie continued to January

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/15 6:37P Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com A vote on the largest development in Waxahachie’s history likely won’t happen until late January or early February. Monday the Waxahachie City Login to continue...

North Texas nonprofit helps grandparents who step up as parents: 11 Days of Giving

CBS Dallas- Ft. Worth News 12/15 2:12A Bo Evans

The season of giving is in full swing, and CBS Texas is giving 11 $1,000 donations as a part of the 11 Days of Giving with our partners at Tom Thumb Albertsons. Care 365, a nonprofit in Waxahachie, was selected because it supports grandparents...

Area briefs: Christmas market, purse bingo, grease collection

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/11 12:29A Chris Roark

Staff report Ellis County Event Center Christmas Market The Ellis County Event Center Christmas Market will take place at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 at 1200 Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

P&Z recommends rezoning for YMCA expansion project

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/8 6:28P Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com A long-awaited update at the Waxahachie Family YMCA may be getting closer to reality. Monday the Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) Login to continue...

Area briefsBethlehem Revisited among local Christmas events

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 12/3 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Residents are invited to step back in time and walk the streets of ancient Bethlehem as Mary and Joseph did on the night Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

WHS student joins state environmental advocacy program

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

Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com A local student is making it his goal to beautify Texas, starting with his hometown in Waxahachie. David Camargo, a senior at Waxahachie Login to continue reading...

Commissioner to host family-friendly shooting event

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/27 12:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Ellis County Commissioner for Precinct 3, Louis Ponder, invites residents to join the inaugural “Pew Pew with Ponder” event, a fun-filled day of Login to continue reading Login Sign up...

Toy drive collection wrapping up in Ellis County

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/26 12:00A Chris Roark

Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com Local agencies are offering a variety of ways to donate Christmas gifts for those in need this holiday season. The Waxahachie Police Department Login to continue...

Global students win world competition in science and engineering

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/25 12:02A Chris Roark

Chris Roark croark@cherryroad.com A group of local students recently took first place in a global competition where they not only showcased their science and engineering Login to continue reading...

Ovilla man arrested on child pornography possession charge

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/20 4:27A Chris Roark

Staff report On Nov. 19, investigators with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division executed a search and arrest warrant in the 100 block Login to continue reading Login...

WPD named Accredited Law Enforcement Agency for fourth time

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/19 4:59A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Police Department continues to be in a select group of law enforcement agencies in Texas. Monday the Waxahachie City Council Login to continue reading...

Waxahachie council OK’s rezoning for 7-Eleven on Broadhead

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/18 3:51A Chris Roark

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a zoning change that will bring a 7-Eleven to the northwest intersection of Broadhead Road Login to continue reading...

FirstLook releases short film to celebrate 30 years of service in Ellis County

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 11/11 8:02A Chris Roark

Staff report To commemorate three decades of service in Ellis County, FirstLook has released a new short film titled, “But First, Look.” The five-minute film tells Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close