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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.
Chris Kyle statue to be placed at civic center
During its June 13 meeting, the Waxahachie Community Development Corporation unanimously approved placing a statue of Chris Kyle in the...
Charity Fitch
Aug 29, 2023
Free car seat fitting station now open at Extension office
The Ellis County AgriLife Extension Office’s new car seat fitting station, located at 701 S. Interstate 35E, is now open. As a fitting...
Charity Fitch
Aug 29, 2023
Summer activities at Sims Library
Nicholas P. Sims Library has launched its summer reading program, including summer reading challenges and free family programs. “That’s...
Charity Fitch
Aug 29, 2023
New book takes an in-depth look at early baseball photography
Jim Chapman of Waxahachie recently published a book, “Baseball Photography of the Deadball Era,” highlighting photographs of 1900-1920...
Charity Fitch
Aug 29, 2023
Railyard Park: a place to come together
Sitting on 1.2 acres, Railyard Park, located at 455 S. College St., has seen significant use, including charity runs, outdoor church...
Charity Fitch
Aug 29, 2023
Regular mammograms should now begin at 40
Women should now begin getting regular mammograms at age 40, not 50, according to a new draft recommendation shared May 9 by the U.S....
Charity Fitch
Aug 29, 2023
Splash pads to open May 27; Penn Park Pool opening later in the summer
The splash pads of Waxahachie are slated to open May 27. They are located at three different parks in Waxahachie – George Brown Plaza...
Charity Fitch
Aug 23, 2023
Extension office launches Woof Across Texas
Want to walk 832 miles across Texas with the company of adoptable dogs and members of the community? The Ellis County AgriLife Extension...
Charity Fitch
Aug 23, 2023
Free car seat inspections available at Extension office
Car seats are made with children’s safety in mind, but more than 46% are installed or used incorrectly, reducing their effectiveness at...
Charity Fitch
Aug 23, 2023
Ukrainian family shares their journey to America during the war
The Hubenia family never wanted to leave their home in Ukraine. But when their five children were not getting the consistent education...
Charity Fitch
Aug 21, 2023
Sims Library bookmobile has arrived
After months of waiting, the Nicholas P. Sims Library received its new bookmobile in late February. Employees have already taken it out...
Charity Fitch
Aug 21, 2023
Is there a parking problem in downtown Waxahachie? The data says no
City data shows that downtown Waxahachie does not have a parking problem, but rather a walking problem. “The city could build 10 parking...
Charity Fitch
Aug 21, 2023
Paul Box completes World Marathon Challenge: seven marathons on seven continents in seven days
For seven days, all Paul Box of Waxahachie did was eat, sleep and run. From Jan. 31 to Feb. 6, he completed the World Marathon Challenge,...
Charity Fitch
Aug 21, 2023
Community rallies together to bring Ukrainian family to Ellis County
The Hubenia family, a Ukrainian family of seven, recently moved to Ellis County through the Uniting for Ukraine program, which allows...
Charity Fitch
Aug 21, 2023
Telling stories through Legos
In the additional garage of Patrice Branch in Waxahachie, there is no car, motorcycle or boat, but instead, one will find a Lego city...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Diabetes workshop free to the public; sign up by Feb. 1
Managing diabetes can be confusing and stressful, but Danae Hicks, the Family and Community Health agent in Ellis County, said an...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
‘Bass Reeves’ to film in downtown Waxahachie in February
During its Jan. 17 meeting, Waxahachie City Council unanimously approved street and parking closures in February for filming of the...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
WWII veteran connects with fellow 2008 Ellis County Honor Flight participant
World War II veteran Charles Atchley, 96, sat down for coffee at the Waxahachie YMCA and started talking to the man next to him, Dave...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Local teacher publishes children’s book
Taylor Jasper, a teacher at Life High School Waxahachie, recently published a children’s book, “Mermaids are Kind: A Book About the...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
Ellis County 4-H youth to compete nationally in recurve archery
Connor McKenney, 18, of Waxahachie, first picked up a bow and arrow when he was 5 years old, but it wasn’t until he was 10 that he joined...
Charity Fitch
Aug 10, 2023
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