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Spring/summer season to kick off Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

Spring/summer season to kick off Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

The Waxahachie Farmers Market starts its spring/summer season this Saturday, April 5, with the city announcing several special activities for opening day. “We are so excited to kick off the spring/summer season this Saturday,” said Eleana Tuley, the city of Waxahachie’s downtown redevelopment and historic preservation manager.

OurCalling wastewater treatment plant permit before TCEQ commissioners on April 3

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners meet Wednesday, April 3, in Austin, with the agenda items to include discussion about the OurCalling Inc. permit application for a wastewater treatment plant. If approved, the permit would authorize the discharge of up to 90,000 gallons of treated domestic wastewater per

Keeping canning safe: Pressure canner gauge testing offered at AgriLife Extension Office

As canning season approaches, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service reminds home canners of the importance of annual pressure canner gauge testing. Proper testing ensures your canner operates safely and efficiently, reducing the risk of foodborne illness and spoilage. Pressure canners with dial gauges should be tested yearly

Photo of the king and queen at Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival returns for its 44th season this Saturday, April 5

Scarborough Renaissance Festival® (Scarborough Faire®) returns for its 44th season this Saturday, April 5, and Sunday, April 6, 2025. The opening weekend of the 2025 season kicks off with Kids Free Weekend presented by Whataburger! Up to (3) Kids 12 & under get in free with each paid adult – no

97th annual Chamber Excellence Awards celebrated

97th annual Chamber Excellence Awards celebrated

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its 97th annual Chamber Excellence Awards at the Waxahachie Civic Center. More than 500 attendees were on hand for the gala, which serves to recognize “the businesses, leaders, and community members who make Waxahachie thrive,” a spokesman said. The following awards were presented:

Photo from the Roma's Italian Restaurant ribbon cutting.

Roma’s Italian Restaurant holds grand opening

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Roma’s Italian Restaurant, located at 2760 Venture Way, No. 100, Waxahachie.

Attendees are shown at the recent emergency preparedness event.

Spring/Summer Emergency Preparedness Event: equipping people with life-saving skills

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service hosted a Spring/Summer Emergency Preparedness Event on March 22 at the Waxahachie Police Department. The effort brought in experts from the local area and across the state to provide information and hands-on demonstrations to help community members prepare for emergencies and