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Two jousters on horseback engage in a match.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival: a turkey leg lover's delight and much more

Did you know that more than 20 tons (yes, tons) of turkey legs are sold at Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie each season? That roughly averages out to 3,400 turkey legs consumed each of its eight weekends! And there’s no reason to think consumption will be any less

A youth exhibitor looks over several chickens during the Yellow Rose Classic poultry show.

Yellow Rose Classic drew a crowd, generated interest

The first ever Yellow Rose Classic was a resounding success, says founder/organizer Karen Richey, who’s since had the chance to catch her breath before starting prep for the 2026 event. The inaugural open and junior poultry show, held Feb. 22 at the Ellis County Expo Center, drew 106

A view of the Texas Capitol in Austin. Photo courtesy of ricraider, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons

State House Natural Resource Committee meets March 5; county residents urged to engage

Ellis County residents interested in the issues involving municipal utility districts and the application of biosolids to agricultural land are encouraged to listen to the March 5 meeting of the state House Natural Resource Committee as it meets in Austin. A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available

A historical photo of the Texas Theater in downtown Waxahachie.

Texas Theater to transition its business model

Texas Theater owner Jon Garrett announced this weekend that the historic venue, which is located on the courthouse square in downtown Waxahachie, will be transitioning to private and community event rentals. “While we understand it’s not favorable to discontinue ticketed concerts, it isn’t a sustainable business model,” he

Craft fair this Saturday to benefit Waxahachie Care

Craft fair this Saturday to benefit Waxahachie Care

The fifth WCS Craft Fair and Marketplace to benefit Waxahachie Care Services will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Coleman Junior High School, 1000 N. U.S. Highway 77, Waxahachie. This year, the event will feature more than 80 craft and food vendors,

Waxahachie Citizens Academy graduation celebrated

Waxahachie Citizens Academy graduation celebrated

Graduates of the Waxahachie Citizens Academy class of 2025 were recently recognized by the Waxahachie City Council for their completion of the six-month program. The city’s academy program is one of several in the area that allows residents to gain an up-close and insider’s look at how governmental

Outdoor signage at the Waxahachie Farmers Market.

Waxahachie Farmers Market accepting applications for spring/summer season

The Waxahachie Farmers Market is set to kick off its spring/summer season on Saturday, April 5. Open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, the market will continue through Oct. 18. Open year-round, the market is wrapping up its fall/winter season, which runs from November through March,