Local News
Family of Clifton Jackson offering $2,500 reward for answers to murder
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 17 August 2018 17 August 2018
Waxahachie, TX - For the past eight months, the family of Clifton Jackson III has searched for answers to his murder. But those explanations have not surfaced.
Ellis County police chiefs speak about pros, cons of marijuana legalization
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 13 August 2018 13 August 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The possession of a little pot can still land someone in a lot of trouble in Texas, despite states around the country moving to legalize marijuana for various uses.
Second phase of Waxahachie retail development under construction on US 77
- Written by By Andrew Branca By Andrew Branca
- Created: 04 August 2018 04 August 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The second phase of The Grove retail development, anchored by Atwoods, is taking shape along U.S. Highway 77. Its new 16,000-square foot building will open this fall, providing space for retail stores and restaurants.
Suspect at-large after robbing Compass Bank in Waxahachie on Thursday
- Written by Andrew Branca and Travis M. Smith Andrew Branca and Travis M. Smith
- Created: 02 August 2018 02 August 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A bank robber is at-large after fleeing on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash from a Compass Bank in Waxahachie on Thursday afternoon. Waxahachie Police officers and Ellis County Sheriff’s deputies responded at approximately 3:15 p.m.
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center —Waxahachie adds new da Vinci robot
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 30 July 2018 30 July 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Technology will be at the forefront of surgeries at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Waxahachie. The hospital’s newest tool, the da Vinci Surgical system, uses robotic arms that allow surgeons to operate with greater precision, control, and enhanced vision.
Waxahachie man, 40, seeking funds for service dog after 21 surgeries
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 14 July 2018 14 July 2018
Waxahachie, TX - After 21 surgeries, Chris Kelley still struggles daily. He also now hopes to purchase the ideal service dog to aid in his recovery but needs a little community support.
Waxahachie Police, Fire Departments now ready to deploy drones
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 09 July 2018 09 July 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Waxahachie Police and Firefighters are taking public safety to a new altitude, as each department is working to incorporate the use of a drone into its operations.
Waxahachie man, 18, sentenced to 6 years in prison for aggravated robbery
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 06 July 2018 06 July 2018
Waxahachie, TX - When Judge Cindy Ermatinger asked 18-year-old Austin Lee Loper if he was guilty to the charge of aggravated robbery, his only response was “yes.” The Waxahachie resident accepted a plea agreement from the Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office
Chick-fil-A and The Greenery cross-promote for chance at free crape myrtles and meals
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 28 June 2018 28 June 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Residents now have an opportunity to represent Waxahachie with a new landscape of crape myrtles and free Chick-fil-A. The Greenery and Chick-fil-A in Waxahachie partnered in a promotion to beautify and feed the town.
2 dead after alleged murder-suicide at Waxahachie apartment complex
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 26 June 2018 26 June 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Two people are dead after what Waxahachie Police believe to be a murder-suicide at the Cambridge Court Apartments. Police officers were dispatched at 4:40 p.m. Sunday to the 1300 block of West U.S. Highway 287 Bypass.
