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Farmers market vendor: K-9 Cowboy Treats

“Cowpoke Freshies” and “Chuckwagon Chews” are just some of the delectable delights K-9 Cowboy Treats has offered at its booth since joining the Waxahachie Farmers Market in November. “This is my first year selling,” said owner Leslie John of Ennis, who staffs the booth with her daughter, Tricia Skrivanek.

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Farmers market vendor: Rocking 3 W Custom Beef

With 19 years in the cattle business, Brian and Julie Watson’s Rocking 3 W Custom Beef continues to expand its footprint, most recently joining the Waxahachie Farmers Market. The Ennis-based Rocking 3 W provides customers the option of purchasing grain-fed beef as either a half-side or

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Farmers market feature: The Gathering Garden

Looking for that extra special floral bouquet for an extra special person, an extra special event? How about a bouquet that you put together yourself, with each stem a flower you’ve personally selected? You can do just that at The Gathering Garden on Saturdays at the Waxahachie Farmers Market.

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The Porch Pour continues to raise glasses

MIDLOTHIAN – From within a historic Victorian home in the heart of downtown Midlothian, The Porch Pour accomplishes a particular objective: bring fine dining to a community as close as family. Ashton Schaffer, who is partnered with her mother Tawny Schaffer, opened The Porch Pour in March 2022. According to Schaffer,

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Master Gardeners' expertise: Available every Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market

Do you have questions about best practices for flowerbeds, lawns, and gardens? Answers aren’t that far away. In fact, they’re available every Saturday at the Waxahachie Farmers Market. Immediately to your right as you enter the market’s front door is the Ellis County Master Gardeners Association booth,

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Farmers market feature: Beth’s Door Décor

For Beth Cheatwood, handcrafting wreaths is an act of love. The almost octogenarian is the owner of Beth’s Door Décor, and she’s entering her third season as a part of the Waxahachie Farmers Market. “I’m a God-based business,” she said. “It’s an expression of my

Waxahachie Farmers Market to kick off summer season May 2

The Waxahachie Farmers Market opens its summer season this Saturday, May 2, with about 80 vendors signed up to participate. The summer season will run Saturdays through the next-to-last weekend in October. “Join us from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 701 Howard Road for fresh produce,