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Waxahachie Daily Light Waxahachie Media Group serves all of Ellis County. Its publications include the Waxahachie Daily Light and its sister weekly, Midlothian Mirror.

Community matters. Accountability expected. The Waxahachie Daily Light serves all of Ellis County. Its publications include a sister weekly, Midlothian Mirror, along with Destination Ellis County, Ellis County Business Journal, Varsity Sport & Spirit and The Ellis County Trading Post. The Daily Light and Midlothian Mirror are the official newspaper for the Cities of Waxahachie, Midlothian, Ovilla,

Maypearl, Italy and Venus, as well as for Waxahachie, Red Oak, Midlothian, Maypearl and Italy ISDs. RULES OF CONDUCT:
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- Treat others like you would want to be treated.
- We would love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.
- Keep discussions going, but keep them healthy. Consequences: Comments breaking any of these rules will be deleted or hidden, and are judged on a case by case basis. Repeat offenders may be banned. NOTE: Comments may also be pulled for publication. Letters to the editor are not endorsements. Staff columns are not endorsements of the entire newsroom.

Harrison slams legislative session, pushes for property tax change in special session
07/02/2025

Harrison slams legislative session, pushes for property tax change in special session

Chris Roark, [email protected] State Rep. Brian Harrison didn’t mince words about the 89th Texas Legislative Session when talking to a group of supporters June 27… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

A Sam's Club is being proposed in north Waxahachie. P&Z will hear the item July 15.
07/02/2025

A Sam's Club is being proposed in north Waxahachie. P&Z will hear the item July 15.

Chris Roark, [email protected] Sam’s Club, a membership warehouse club, is being proposed in north Waxahachie. According to city documents, a planned development case for Sam’s… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Waxahachie ISD looks at what the passage of House Bill 2 means for salary increases
06/24/2025

Waxahachie ISD looks at what the passage of House Bill 2 means for salary increases

Chris Roark, [email protected] Employees in Waxahachie ISD may be in line for a salary increase thanks to the passage of a major public education spending… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Local group makes another push for a skatepark in Waxahachie
06/19/2025

Local group makes another push for a skatepark in Waxahachie

Chris Roark, [email protected] A group of Waxahachie residents who have long been pushing the city to construct a skatepark are hopeful that now is the… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Waxahachie becomes a Purple Heart City
06/18/2025

Waxahachie becomes a Purple Heart City

Chris Roark, [email protected] The city of Waxahachie’s support for veterans will shine even more brightly now. Monday, Mayor Billie Wallace read a proclamation on behalf of the City Council that officially designates Waxahachie as a Purple Heart City. The designation is public awareness progr...

The Waxahachie City Council approved an increase in the city's general homestead exemption. It also continued the item r...
06/17/2025

The Waxahachie City Council approved an increase in the city's general homestead exemption. It also continued the item related to a permit for a haunted house in Downtown Waxahachie.

Chris Roark, [email protected] The Waxahachie City Council on Monday approved a 7-percent general homestead exemption from the ad valorem taxes, with a minimum exemption of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Waxahachie Family YMCA, community break ground on Cindy Hess Memorial Park
06/11/2025

Waxahachie Family YMCA, community break ground on Cindy Hess Memorial Park

Chris Roark, [email protected] The community gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate a big step in a project that’s expected to bring several much-needed park amenities to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

There will be two Juneteenth celebrations in Waxahachie this year but only one parade.
06/03/2025

There will be two Juneteenth celebrations in Waxahachie this year but only one parade.

Chris Roark, [email protected] There will be only one Juneteenth parade in Waxahachie this year. Monday the Waxahachie City Council voted 3-2 to deny a request… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

The Ellis County Veterans Treatment Court recently celebrated the program's first graduate. Here's how it helped get a l...
05/16/2025

The Ellis County Veterans Treatment Court recently celebrated the program's first graduate. Here's how it helped get a local veteran's life back on track.

Chris Roark, [email protected] On the afternoon of May 5, the Ellis County 378th Judicial District courtroom was full. Full of veterans, legal staff and volunteers.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Community matters. Accountability expected.

Since 1867, the Waxahachie Daily Light has served all of Ellis County. Its publications include a sister weekly, Midlothian Mirror, along with Destination Ellis County, Southern Draw and The Ellis County Trading Post.

The Daily Light and Midlothian Mirror are the official newspaper for the Cities of Waxahachie, Midlothian, Ovilla, Maypearl, Italy and Venus, as well as for Waxahachie, Red Oak, Midlothian, Maypearl and Italy ISDs.

Though owned by GateHouse Media, the Waxahachie Daily Light and Midlothian Mirror are ran — in entirety — by local individuals: from the daily content, accounting, advertising and beyond.

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