Local News
Waxahachie ISD Students Required to Learn in the Classroom
- Written by Sophia Beausoleil Sophia Beausoleil
- Created: 02 November 2020 02 November 2020
Waxahachie, TX - Monday was the first day all Waxahachie ISD students were required to return to in-person learning unless they had a medical exemption. If a student didn't show up, they would be considered absent.
Lady Mustangs Seek Perfect Record Going into District Meet Next Week
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Created: 22 October 2020 22 October 2020
WAXAHACHIE,TX – The Lady Mustang Cross Country team is having a flawless season as they head into the district meet next Wednesday, October 28th. Led by two freshmen and a returning sophomore, the Varsity Girls Cross Country team at Life High School Waxahachie (LHSW) has won first place at all six meets in which they have competed this season.
Halloween is a go in the city of Waxahachie
- Written by Kenya Menjivar Waxahachie Daily Light Kenya Menjivar Waxahachie Daily Light
- Created: 16 October 2020 16 October 2020
Waxahachie, TX - As the countdown for Halloween gets closer, Waxahachie has been given safety guidelines to follow for the holiday, as the city is still under the order of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in the ongoing pandemic.
Waxahachie ISD to offer only in-person learning after Nov. 2
- Written by FOX 4 Staff FOX 4 Staff
- Created: 16 October 2020 16 October 2020
WAXAHACHIE, Texas - The Waxahachie Independent School District wants all kids back in the classroom by Nov. 2. In a letter to parents, Superintendent Bonny Cain said only about 19% of students are using the online option and many of them are falling behind compared to kids who are in the classroom.
Opinion: Why gyms are essential in the age of COVID-19
- Written by Rep.Tom Oliverson Rep.Tom Oliverson
- Created: 11 September 2020 11 September 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed how we look at the world. A simple trip to the store now involves donning a mask, talking to employees with face shields, and socially distancing yourself from fellow shoppers. This comes as our medical professionals have identified ways to live a relatively normal life while mitigating the chances of contracting the virus.
Waxahachie Firefighter Arrested, Charged with Taking Non-Consensual Photos of Men
- Written by NBC dfw NBC dfw
- Created: 06 August 2020 06 August 2020
Waxahachie, TX - A Waxahachie Firefighter has been arrested and charged with invasive visual recording, according to Waxahachie police.
Local colleges move forward with plans; K-12 districts wait and see
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Created: 29 May 2020 29 May 2020
Waxahachie, TX - With on-campus classes canceled for the rest of the 2019-2020 school term because of the COVID-19 pndemic, school districts and institutions of higher education across the state of Texas know their buildings will be closed well into the summer.
Life High Schools Announce June 9th In-person Graduation Ceremonies for Class of 2020
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Created: 20 May 2020 20 May 2020
Red Oak, TX - Life School, a public charter school, is happy to announce it will hold outdoor graduation ceremonies for its graduating seniors from Life High School Oak Cliff and Life High School Waxahachie on June 9 at Waxahachie ISD’s Lumpkins Stadium.
The Gift that Keeps Giving: Life School Students Lead Art Class for Senior Living Residents
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Created: 12 May 2020 12 May 2020
Waxahachie, TX - When 21 students from Life Middle School Waxahachie (LMSW) used their creative skills and talents to lead the residents of Waxahachie’s Brookdale Senior Living Center in an art class in late February, they knew their visit meant a great deal to the residents.
Life High School Waxahachie Hosts Surprise ‘Drive-In Parade’ for Class of 2020
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Created: 28 April 2020 28 April 2020
Waxahachie, TX - Having your school close your senior year of high school in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis is definitely disappointing for students and their families. That’s why Life High School Waxahachie (LHSW) wanted to find a new way to celebrate the class of 2020.
