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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.
Sheriff’s Office to purchase drones to aid in law enforcement
The Ellis County Commissioners Court recently approved the purchase of several drones by the Sheriff’s Office to use for law enforcement....
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
Veterans Treatment Court established in Ellis County
The Ellis County Commissioners Court approved the establishment of a Veterans Treatment Court in 378th District Court during its Nov. 1...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
Court discusses proposed $2 million mobile command vehicle
During its Oct. 18 meeting, the Ellis County Commissioners Court discussed purchasing a mobile command vehicle for a little over $2...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
New lights coming to baseball field at Penn Park
The Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved the purchase and installation of new athletic field lighting for the baseball field at...
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
Waxahachie Farmers Market 2022 season sets new sales record
The Waxahachie Farmers Market 2022 season set a new sales record of $290,291, surpassing the previous year’s record by almost 13%....
Charity Fitch
Aug 9, 2023
UFO approved to remain on storefront downtown
The Waxahachie Heritage Preservation Commission unanimously approved to keep the UFO on the storefront of A Perfect Peace, a tobacco shop...
Charity Fitch
Aug 8, 2023
Citizen member added to the Animal Care Advisory Committee
During its Oct. 3 meeting, Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved the addition of a citizen member to the Animal Care Advisory...
Charity Fitch
Aug 8, 2023
County credit card policy committee created
The Ellis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the assembly of a county credit card policy committee during its meeting Sept....
Charity Fitch
Aug 8, 2023
P&Z approves housing development on Howard Road
During its Tuesday, Sept. 27, meeting, the Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a plat for Levante Partners....
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
Plat approved by P&Z for 143 townhomes in Victron Park
With a unanimous vote, the Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission approved a plat for Villaggio at Victron Park, a townhome...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
Commissioners court approves contract for new software implementation services
During its Sept. 13 meeting, the Ellis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a contract with BerryDunn for implementation...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
City council approves development of Mid-Way Regional Airport plan
During its Sept. 19 meeting, the Waxahachie City Council approved the development and update to the Airport Master Plan Project for...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
2022-23 county tax rate approved
During its Tuesday, Sept. 20, meeting, the Ellis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a tax rate of 29.5867 cents per $100...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
Ellis County Commissioners Court approves budget for 2022-2023
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Ellis County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the county budget for the fiscal year 2022-23. “There was...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
Council denies funding for Gateway Monument Project
In a unanimous vote Monday, Sept. 19, the Waxahachie City Council denied a request to authorize funding for the Gateway Monument Project....
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
Contract extended with Waxahachie Arts Council
The Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved extending its contract with the Waxahachie Arts Council during its meeting Monday, Sept....
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
Penn Park Pool slated for opening summer 2023
Construction continues for improvements to the pool located within Lee Penn Park, and city of Waxahachie executive director of parks and...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
P&Z approves plat for Cunningham Estates
With a unanimous vote, the Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission approved the plat for phase two of Cunningham Estates during its...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
Exterior changes approved for the Texas Theater
On Thursday, Sept. 8, the city of Waxahachie Heritage Preservation Commission unanimously approved several exterior changes to the Texas...
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
Court discusses proposed county budget
During its Sept. 6 meeting, the Ellis County Commissioners Court discussed the county’s proposed budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023....
Charity Fitch
Aug 3, 2023
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