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Waxahachie council OK’s permit for McDonald’s
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a specific use permit (SUP) for a McDonald’s restaurant on 1.4 acres directly adjacent to 150 W. Butcher Road, near the northwest intersection of Butcher and US 77. The 4,200-square-foot restaurant will include double drive-through lanes. It will have direct access to the south and…
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Waxahachie Police Report: March 31 to April 4
Chris Roark The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents: April 4 Theft of property (a Skid Steer was stolen) in the 600 block of Cow Alley April 3 Assault causing bodily injury to a family member in the 100 block of Lakeside Drive April 2 Auto theft (a 2009 gray Nissan Altima was…
Business
Waxahachie council OK’s permit for McDonald’s
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a specific use permit (SUP) for a McDonald’s restaurant on 1.4 acres directly adjacent to 150 W. Butcher Road, near the northwest intersection of Butcher and US 77. The 4,200-square-foot restaurant will include double drive-through lanes. It will have direct access to the south and…
Eclipse Over Ellis County
Eclipse Over Ellis County: People from around the country, globe pick Waxahachie for eclipse experience
Chris Roark, croark@cherryroad.com Attracting tourists from all over the country and the world is nothing new to Waxahachie. But having so many people from around the globe converge at the same time … well, that’s what a rare astronomical event will do. People flocked to Ellis County for Monday’s total solar eclipse since the county…
Opinion
"Deaf" Smith earned respect for his courage while serving Texas
Ken Bridges Texas History Minute Erastus “Deaf” Smith was perhaps one of the most unique figures to emerge from the early years of Texas history. In spite of a nearly total hearing loss, “Deaf” Smith still served Texas with courage and distinction. While he may not have been able to hear, Texas listened closely to…