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Waxahachie father and daughter survive being thrown 40 feet in Monday's tornado
- Written by Kenya Menjivar Waxahachie Daily Light Kenya Menjivar Waxahachie Daily Light
- Created: 07 May 2021 07 May 2021
Waxahachie, TX - On Monday evening, a tornado not only caused a severe accident on I-35E, but also affected Waxahachie residents, with many displaced from their homes. Of these families displaced, one father and daughter were thrown about 40 feet away from their home after its roof was blown off.
Ellis County Sheriff's Office Report on Storms, May 3rd
- Written by Ellis County Sheriff's Dept. Ellis County Sheriff's Dept.
- Created: 04 May 2021 04 May 2021
Waxahachie, TX - On Monday, May 3rd Ellis County Sheriff's Office Communication received information of multiple overturned truck-tractors on I35E. Reports indicated the incident was weather related due to a storm tracking from north-eastern Hill County. There were report of multiple injuries with entrapment on the interstate.
Waxahachie teacher hurt in devastating crash determined to be there for daughter's birth
- Written by Natalie Solis Natalie Solis
- Created: 28 April 2021 28 April 2021
WAXAHACHIE, Texas - A Waxahachie high school biology teacher is still recovering seven months after a devastating crash. He wasn’t expected to live, but the determined dad wasn’t going to miss a major milestone: the birth of his daughter.
The city of Waxahachie has 18 city parks available for visitors during the spring weather.
- Parent Category: Waxahachie Waxahachie
- Created: 06 April 2021 06 April 2021
Waxahachie, TX - As the spring weather comes into full effect, Waxahachie residents have the option to check out each unique park listed throughout the city of Waxahachie. The city has 18 of their public parks and trails posted on their website,
Ellis County Sheriff's Office looking for man wanted for murder
- Written by Jake Harris Jake Harris
- Created: 28 March 2021 28 March 2021
ELLIS COUNTY, Texas — The Ellis County Sheriff's Department is looking for a man wanted for murder and is asking for the public's help in finding him. Ellis County Sheriff's deputies were called to the 6900 block of Ensign Road in Ennis Wednesday afternoon, where a caller said he thought he found a dead body.
Waxahachie High School students build beds from scratch, to help those in need
- Written by Kenya Menjivar Kenya Menjivar
- Created: 21 March 2021 21 March 2021
Waxahachie, TX - Before the weeklong annual Spring Break, the Waxahachie High School construction students went all out and began building bunk beds for those who are in need of a bed.
Waxahachie Man Accused of Possession of Child Pornography
- Written by NBCdfw NBCdfw
- Created: 11 March 2021 11 March 2021
Waxahachie, TX - The Ellis County Sheriff's Office says a Waxahachie man was arrested Tuesday and charged with possession of child pornography.
Cowboys owner makes property play in Waxahachie
- Created: 28 February 2021 28 February 2021
Waxahachie, TX - Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones is growing his real estate empire with a major project south of Dallas. The Jones family’s Blue Star Land has quietly purchased more than 120 acres on the southwest corner of Interstate 35E and U.S. Highway 287 in Waxahachie.
WHS hires Tolleson as head football coach
- Written by Daily Light Report Daily Light Report
- Created: 09 February 2021 09 February 2021
Waxahachie, TX - The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees voted Monday evening to hire Shane Tolleson as the next head coach of the Waxahachie Indians football program.
WISD faces future massive growth
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Created: 20 January 2021 20 January 2021
Waxahachie, TX - Waxahachie Independent School District is poised for massive growth in the coming decade, and the district is bracing for it. A bond referendum will likely be placed before district voters for the first time in three years to address the expansion.
