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North Texas Mother Claims School Failed Her Special Needs Student
- Written by Noelle Walker Noelle Walker
- Created: 30 September 2018 30 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A Waxahachie mother claims her school district failed her son when his school didn't provide the help he needed. Natasha Carriere's son, Nicholas, has always had special needs.
New Ellis County budget slashes county judge’s salary by $64K — but not until Jan. 1
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 23 September 2018 23 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The salary for the county judge will drop by $64,048 but not with the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1. Instead, a decision made by Ellis County Judge Carol Bush to hold off on the salary cut until Jan.
Waxahachie Police hosting second women’s self defense class
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 21 September 2018 21 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Waxahachie Police officers hope to equip women with knowledge and training that could save their lives if attacked. Signups are underway for the department’s women’s self-defense course that will take place in October. The second round of classes was added after the September classes filled up.
Waxahachie anesthesiologist faces 10 years in prison, $100K fine for alleged health care fraud
- Written by Daily Light Report Daily Light Report
- Created: 17 September 2018 17 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A Waxahachie anesthesiologist refutes the allegations of health care fraud that led to his Aug. 8 indictment by a federal grand jury in a United States District Court.
Waxahachie Fire hopes to add personnel, decrease response times with SAFER grant
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 16 September 2018 16 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - As growth continues in Waxahachie, the demand on the services of first responders increases. To meet the need, the Waxahachie Fire Department has applied and was selected for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant.
Waxahachie Police establish ‘safe exchange zone’ with 24/7 surveillance
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 13 September 2018 13 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Online shopping provides a unique setting to connect customers with the products they want or need. To keep both parties safe, the Waxahachie Police Department is creating a safe exchange zone at the station.
The Waxahachie Project launches two websites through ‘Make a Difference’ platform
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 31 August 2018 31 August 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The Waxahachie Project celebrated a monumental moment with the “Make a Difference” launch of two major websites that could assist people to find local services and connect volunteers with opportunities.
Waxahachie junior high student struck by SUV while crossing street after school
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 26 August 2018 26 August 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A Coleman Junior High School student was transported to Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Waxahachie after being struck by a vehicle after school Friday afternoon.
‘Don’t Drink The Water’: 15 Babies Born In Just Over A Year At Waxahachie Fire Department
- Written by CBSdfw CBSdfw
- Created: 25 August 2018 25 August 2018
Waxahachie, TX - There’s definitely something in the water at the Waxahachie Fire Department. In a Facebook post Saturday, the department said it had 15 babies born in a little over a year.
Waxahachie ISD Bus Driver Leaves First Grader 1 Mile From Home
- Written by Vanessa Brown Vanessa Brown
- Created: 24 August 2018 24 August 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Three days into the new school year, a Waxahachie ISD parent is already feeling uneasy about the district's school bus system. 7-year-old Jordan Johnson loves police.
