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Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County to host monthly meeting
Staff report The Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County invites the community to its next meeting, which will take place at 6 p.m. March 17.…
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Police Reports
Waxahachie police report: March 1-6
The Waxahachie Police Department responded to the following incidents:
Business
Minto Communities USA closes on 3,170-acre property in Waxahachie
Staff reportOn Feb. 20, Minto Communities USA closed on a 3,170-acre property in Waxahachie, where it will develop a 13,270-home master-planned community – set to become the largest residential and mixed-use development in the region. Development is expected to begin in late 2026, followed by a multi-year buildout.Located in the southern Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex, the…
Voices
World confronts Iran’s long history of warfare
Ken Bridges, Texas History Minute In one of the most ancient areas of the world, warfare has again erupted, ushering in new fears and uncertainties. The history of Iran, called Persia in ancient times, dates back to antiquity, but it has often been the scene of upheaval and warfare. Iran has steep mountains and plateaus across…
Regional News
Texas starts the clock on 10-year countdown to Bicentennial
Staff report Texas turns 190 today, marking the beginning of the 10-year countdown to the state’s bicentennial in 2036. On this day in 1836, Texas formally…
