Cattle Drive Kicks Off Stampede of Speed in Waxahachie
Longhorns and cowboys made their way through historic downtown Waxahachie on Friday, October 9, kicking off the 2026 Stampede of Speed with a Texas tradition.
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Ellis County Mourns Treasurer Cheryl Chambers
Ellis County is mourning Treasurer Cheryl Chambers, a longtime public servant remembered by those who knew her as sharp, dependable and deeply devoted to the people around her.
$20 Million in Tax Money May Have Been Collected. Where It Went Remains Unknown.
Ellis County Judge John Wray says he will seek an outside audit after a preliminary review found the county may have collected about $20 millions more in tax revenue than it budgeted to spend, raising questions about where the money went.
School Is Back Across Ellis County
Thousands of Ellis County students are heading back to class today.
Opinion: Left Your House? Welcome to the Surveillance Zone
Flock cameras are often presented as a modest public-safety tool. In reality, they connect local roads to a much larger system capable of revealing far more than where individuals travel — it can expose patterns about entire communities and society as a whole.
WISD Adopts Controversial Clear Bag Policy
Waxahachie ISD has introduced a clear bag policy for spectators attending athletic, fine arts and other extracurricular events, saying the change will improve security and help people enter venues faster.
Waxahachie Celebrated Fourth of July With Parade
Waxahachie marked Independence Day with a Fourth of July parade through the city Saturday morning.
Fireworks, Parades and a Free Rodeo: Ellis County’s July 4 Weekend Lineup
Ellis County has a full Independence Day weekend ahead, with fireworks, parades, live music, family activities planned in Waxahachie and Midlothian.
Weekend Events Around Ellis County: Fireworks, Live Music, BBQ, Cars and Family Fun
Ellis County has a packed weekend ahead, with concerts, car shows, fireworks, food trucks, soccer, BBQ and family-friendly events happening across Waxahachie, Ennis, Red Oak and Glenn Heights.
Juneteenth Parade Rolls Through Waxahachie
Waxahachie celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday with a community parade that started at Lee Penn Park and made its way through city streets and downtown.