Outdoor burning: What to know before you light the...
If you plan to light an outdoor fire this fall, remember to check first with your city and county about burn bans and local fire rules. Check the Texas burn ban map to see county burn ban information maintained...
Halloween safety for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists
Halloween means children getting outdoors to enjoy treats, fun, and games. It also signals a change back to Standard Time with shorter days and longer nights. With shorter days comes more night driving. Because nighttime driving is...
McDonald’s to host Vet Day
This Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, McDonald’s restaurants across North Texas will honor military servicemen and servicewomen with a free combo meal. Veterans and current members of the military are invited to enjoy their free meal by visiting...
Family Empowerment Expo: helping families connect
Quinnie Lee Nichols is still excited about the success enjoyed by the first Family Empowerment Expo staged by DeSoto-based nonprofit Queenish Professional Women’s Club several weeks ago at the Waxahachie Civic Center.
The event featured speakers, workshops and...
Most school districts in Ellis County return to normal-pay...
Waxahachie ISD has returned to its regular lunch and breakfast program after the U.S. Department of Agriculture ended its free lunch programs for all school children as of June 30. The free-for-every student program was started during...
Hurricanes predicted? Here are 5 tips to prepare.
Texas and the U.S. could be in for another busy hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts up to 10 hurricanes. Colorado State University experts forecast 9 hurricanes and they...
2022 Letters to Santa
Welcome to the 2022 Letters to Santa edition. These letters were submitted by children and were typed exactly as they were received - grammar, spelling and punctuation. So, please, sit back, relax and enjoy as you read...
Prepare your home in advance of the next winter...
Snow and cold weather resulted in billions of dollars in damage and hundreds of thousands of insurance claims last winter.
Tips for preparing your home in advance of another freeze:
Get your chimney inspected and cleaned. Creosote buildup...
FFA Waxahachie announces year-round soccer Middle School programs
FFA Waxahachie is thrilled to announce the home opener for its year-round soccer Middle School programs. The games will take place at Lewis Field, located on the FFA Waxahachie campus at 701 Ovilla Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75167....
Avoid becoming ‘burden’ on grown children
Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72% of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to a 2021 survey by Age Wave and Edward Jones. Both before and during retirement,...
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This page lists animal shelters, pet groomers, veterinarians, kennels, pet boarding and other...
