Sports

No. 6 Indians hit their stride

Staff report The Class 6A No. 6-ranked Waxahachie Indians are continuing to mow down opponents in impressive fashion in District 11-6A baseball action. The Indians dropped a nine-spot not once,…

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Shackelford Elementary’s Discovery Garden helps students grow food, spark creativity

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Whether it’s growing a pumpkin or just finding a quiet spot to read, Shackelford Elementary School has created an outdoor space to help students find their passions. Earlier this month the community celebrated the opening of the Discovery Garden, located in the school’s courtyard. The Discovery Garden, which measures approximately 35 feet…

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Police Reports

Waxahachie Police Report: March 17-23

Chris Roark The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents: March 23 Assault causing bodily injury to a family member in the 200 block of N. Interstate 35E March 22 Burglary of a vehicle (tools and a toolbox were stolen) in the 2000 block of Brown St. Burglary of a building (firearms were stolen)…

Business

Waxahachie couple to open coffee shop that will also serve as collaborative, artistic workspace

Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Andrew and Hannah Weyand have spent many years each pursuing their passions. For Andrew, it was coffee. For Hannah, flower arrangements. Soon after they got together they realized they could combine their interests into a successful business. Now the Waxahachie couple is looking to expand their expertise even more, while at the…

Eclipse Over Ellis County

Be prepared for the large crowd during the total solar eclipse

Waxahachie Police Chief Joe Wiser Special to the Daily Light Over several months, the city of Waxahachie staff members have been planning for the upcoming total solar eclipse that will take place on Monday, April 8, 2024.  Joe Wiser Waxahachie and the surrounding area are well situated geographically to enjoy over four minutes of the…

Opinion

Tom Braniff turned one small airplane into an aviation success story

Ken Bridges Texas History Minute It started with an insurance salesman and one small airplane. From there, it became an aviation empire and one of the most noted names in Texas aviation. From Braniff Airline’s humble beginnings, Tom Braniff’s story became one of many colorful tales of Texas pilots and businessmen and the quest to…

Sports

No. 6 Indians hit their stride

Staff report The Class 6A No. 6-ranked Waxahachie Indians are continuing to mow down opponents in impressive fashion in District 11-6A baseball action. The Indians dropped a nine-spot not once, but twice on Tuesday night…

Education

Lifestyle