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Volunteers at a gravestone preservation workshop.

Registration open for fall workshops on historic gravestone preservation

Those interested in learning more about best practices in the cleaning, leveling, and repairing of historic gravestones are encouraged to sign up for a workshop in Henderson County this October. Two workshops are being held near Athens, with both locations about 1.5 hours from Waxahachie. “Cemetery preservationists use special

Waxahachie Symphony Association 2025-26 season opens Sept. 27 with the Duke Ellington Orchestra

Waxahachie Symphony Association 2025-26 season opens Sept. 27 with the Duke Ellington Orchestra

This fall, the Waxahachie Symphony Association will strike up another season of unforgettable music, offering audiences a vibrant mix of big band, jazz, and classical performances. Since 1976, the WSA has brought world-class artists to Ellis County, and the upcoming 2025-26 season promises to deliver the same blend of artistry,

CPSC issues new recalls and safety warnings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the following recalls, which it stated in a media release "are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below." For additional information, click on the product name to see its individual page on the CPSC website. All images

Texas adds 17,600 jobs as labor force grows in August

Texas adds 17,600 jobs as labor force grows in August

AUSTIN ⎯ Texas had 14,347,700 total nonfarm jobs after adding 17,600 positions over the month in August. Over the year, the state added 195,600 jobs for an annual nonfarm growth rate of 1.4 percent, outpacing the national growth rate by 0.5 percentage points. Texas’ civilian

Ozone Action Days: Monday-Saturday, Sept. 15-20

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, Sept. 15, through Saturday, Sept. 20. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of

A ribbon cutting photo.

Ribbon cutting held for David Weekley Homes

The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting for David Weekley Homes located at 221 Wintergreen Dr., Waxahachie in the new master-planned community, Myrtle Creek.

DHL Nike – Hutchins honored for its work in employing individuals with disabilities

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has announced the 2025 winners of the Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) for their commitment to hiring and supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities. An area honoree was DHL Nike, which has a distribution facility in Hutchins. DHL Nike was honored as the medium employer