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The Waxahachie Sun
While at the Sun, I covered government, businesses, education and more. To see and read all of my articles from the Sun, click here.
UpDawg Grill is coming to The Arcade
While visiting The Arcade, located in the basement of the Rogers Hotel at 100 N. College St., customers will soon be able to pair...
Charity Fitch
Aug 21, 2023
Doggy daycare opens in Waxahachie
BentHill Dog Co., a doggy daycare located at 101 Kelley Bend, provides a space for dogs to grow into the best versions of themselves. “We...
Charity Fitch
Aug 21, 2023
Update: The Cottages on Cantrell close to finishing first cottages
With 60% green space, about 73 cottages, a gym, community spaces and more, the Cottages on Cantrell development offers a unique community...
Charity Fitch
Aug 21, 2023
Council approves permit for second Chick-fil-A
During its Jan. 17 meeting, the Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved a specific use permit that would bring a second Chick-fil-A...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Second Chick-fil-A to come to Waxahachie
During its Jan. 10 meeting, the Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a specific use permit that would bring a...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Waxahachie Architectural Salvage: ‘Blood, sweat, tears and a lot of prayers
Antique picking, finding antiques from flea markets, garage sales, stores or on the side of the road, and architectural salvaging, taking...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Little Gym opening in Waxahachie
The Little Gym, a gymnastics-based company for children 4 months to 12 years old, will soon open in Waxahachie. Located at 1107 Ferris...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Council approves permit for Texas Art & Pour
During its Dec. 19 meeting, the Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved a specific use permit for tavern use for Texas Art & Pour,...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
New development would bring another grocery store on 77
A new development on North U.S. Highway 77 between Hedgewood Drive and North Grove Boulevard is in the planning stages with finalizing...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Bringing boba tea to downtown Waxahachie
Scrolling through Facebook Marketplace in 2021, Ashley Rucks of Red Oak stumbled upon a small camper listed for sale, which was already...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Ellis County Museum renovation continues
The Ellis County Museum, located at 201 S. College St., has been undergoing renovations for the past several years, and executive...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
P&Z approves permit to bring Texas art, beer, wine and food to downtown
During its Dec. 13 meeting, the Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a specific use permit for tavern use for...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
Danceworks: Continuing a legacy
Danceworks, a dance studio for 2- to 18-year-olds located at 101 S. College St. in downtown Waxahachie, is devoted to bringing light to...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
Bookstore coffee shop coming to downtown
Jon Garrett and his wife, Alyssa, recently purchased and closed on the historic Sears building downtown, known today as “Happy’s...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
Renovation efforts continue in the Texas Theater
When the new owner of the Texas Theater, Jon Garrett, began renovating, he soon realized there was more to be done than he initially...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
A princess dream becomes reality
A young girl runs up to Rapunzel and gives her a huge hug. Another points to every princess on her shirt and points to the same...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
A love for history: Michelle Haye becomes Ellis County Museum’s new director
Michelle Haye’s deep love and passion for history is what led her to her new position as the executive director for the Ellis County...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
The Babe Cave: Clothing catered to women by women
As customers at The Perfect Pair, a family clothing boutique located at 101 S. College St., walk around and admire the many options of...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
Snake’s alive: Who you gonna call?
For most, snakes are frightening in the way they slither through fields and homes, but for Miracle Bennett and her family of Lancaster,...
Charity Fitch
Aug 8, 2023
Christie Meyer Johnson follows in her dad’s footsteps at the Texas Motorplex
Christie Meyer Johnson’s childhood looked different than most. While other kids entertained themselves at home, the movie theater or the...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
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