News
Efforts to build house for homeless Waxahachie man stall as house size concerns P&Z
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Plans to construct a small house for a homeless Waxahachie man hit a snag Tuesday when the Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of a rezoning request needed for the project. A group of local residents led by Kelley Cruzan requested a zoning change from Single-Family-2 to Planned Development-Single Family 2…
Special Sections
Police Reports
Waxahachie Police Report: April 7-13
Chris Roark The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents: April 13 Burglary of a building in the 300 block of Hawkins St. Theft of property (two concrete power saws and a diamond blade were stolen) in the 1300 block of N. US 77 Assault causing bodily injury in the 100 block of Northgate…
Business
P&Z recommends rezoning for bakery in downtown, but residents concerned about traffic
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday recommended approval of a rezoning request for a bakery, but some are concerned it will negatively impact the downtown character and add traffic issues. P&Z recommended approval of a rezoning request for 409 W. Jefferson St. A local family is seeking the rezoning to…
Opinion
Letter to the editor: In support of David Hill
Having the privilege of living here for 40 years and serving on boards, foundations, church, service organizations and on a volunteer city board for several years, I have been able to experience and learn, first-hand, some of what makes our community special. We elect City Council members because we trust them to be our city…