Mountain Mike’s Pizza: grand opening celebrated The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Mountain Mike's Pizza, located at 1980 N. U.S. Highway 77, Suite 100.
Scarborough Renaissance Festival: a turkey leg lover's delight and much more Did you know that more than 20 tons (yes, tons) of turkey legs are sold at Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie each season? That roughly averages out to 3,400 turkey legs consumed each of its eight weekends! And there’s no reason to think consumption will be any less
Yellow Rose Classic drew a crowd, generated interest The first ever Yellow Rose Classic was a resounding success, says founder/organizer Karen Richey, who’s since had the chance to catch her breath before starting prep for the 2026 event. The inaugural open and junior poultry show, held Feb. 22 at the Ellis County Expo Center, drew 106
Free car seat check event at Sims Library helps ensure child passenger safety A recent car seat safety event hosted by Nicholas P. Sims Library in Waxahachie was a success, helping families ensure their children travel safely. In partnership with the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Passenger Safety and KidSafe Initiatives Program, the
Stay safe on St. Patrick’s Day Weekend: Drive sober and responsibly St. Patrick’s Day is a time of celebration, but it’s also one of the most dangerous times on the road due to impaired driving. As revelers prepare to enjoy the holiday, the Ellis County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is reminding everyone to make responsible choices
Waxahachie Wonders Walking Group kicks off at Waxahachie Senior Center The Waxahachie Senior Center announces the launch of the Waxahachie Wonders Walking Group, a new movement initiative aimed at promoting fitness, socialization, and overall well-being for seniors in the community. The group officially kicked off on Thursday, March 6, and will continue to meet at 10 a.m. every Tuesday
Glenn Heights mayor appointed to two National League of Cities member councils GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights Mayor Sonja A. Brown has been appointed to two National League of Cities member councils. Her first appointment is to the NLC 2025 Small Cities Council for a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. NLC President Steve Patterson,