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American Promise volunteer speaks at Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County meeting
Staff report At its regular monthly meeting April 16, the Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County welcomed Ann Drumm, a volunteer for American Promise, a national nonpartisan organization working to get special interest money out of politics. While money has always been an issue in politics, Drumm said, after the landmark Supreme Court decision, Citizens…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie police report: April 14-20
Chris Roark The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents: April 20 Burglary of a vehicle (credit cards and debit cards were stolen, and transactions were made) in the 200 block of S. Grand Ave. Auto theft (a 2013 white Ford Escape was stolen) in the 400 block of N. Interstate 35E April 19…
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
We must throw some wood on the spiritual fire
By Ken Ansell Guest columnist I’ve been reading in 2nd Timothy and the Apostle Paul tells Timothy, a younger-middle aged pastor to throw another log on the fire. Actually he tells him to, “fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands (2nd Timothy 1:6).” Why…