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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:
- Avoid profanity and lewd or degrading language (As well as any language that is intentionally malicious, libelous or offensive to others) and images.
- Don’t lie.
- Don't post political ads.
- Threats of harming anyone will not be tolerated in any way.
- 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.

Design contract approved for Farley Street project
09/05/2025

Design contract approved for Farley Street project

The Waxahachie City Council on Tuesday approved a professional services agreement with Garver, LLC in the amount of $792,561 for the design and construction engineering services for the Farley Street reconstruction project. Justin Stoker, the city’s director of public works and engineering, said t...

Farm Heritage Day set for Sept. 21
09/03/2025

Farm Heritage Day set for Sept. 21

Staff report Farm Heritage Day is scheduled to take place from 2-5 p.m. Sept. 21 at Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm, 130 Cunningham Meadows Road,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival debuts Oct. 11
08/27/2025

Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival debuts Oct. 11

Chris Roark, [email protected] A new fall attraction will debut in Waxahachie this fall. Scarborough’s Hollow Fall Fantasy Festival is set to open Oct. 11 and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Congressman Jake Ellzey will host three Service Academy events in September.
08/26/2025

Congressman Jake Ellzey will host three Service Academy events in September.

Staff report Congressman Jake Ellzey will be hosting three Service Academy Forums this September for students, parents and school personnel across Texas’ 6th Congressional District.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Best of Ellis County is back, and this is your chance to help your favorite local business or nonprofit get the recognit...
08/20/2025

Best of Ellis County is back, and this is your chance to help your favorite local business or nonprofit get the recognition they deserve! The nomination period for Best of Ellis County runs through Aug. 31. The voting round will take place from Sept. 22 to Oct. 5. Go to www.waxahachietx.com to start nominating!

A Night United fundraiser gala to highlight important work of local nonprofits
08/19/2025

A Night United fundraiser gala to highlight important work of local nonprofits

Chris Roark, [email protected] Various nonprofit organizations in Ellis County will come together next month for a special event to celebrate and highlight the work they… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

WISD adopts policy that prohibits students from using cellphones during school day
08/12/2025

WISD adopts policy that prohibits students from using cellphones during school day

Chris Roark, [email protected] The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees on Monday approved a policy that will prohibit students from using personal communication devices, including cellphones,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

A small aircraft made an emergency landing in Waxahachie on Monday. No injuries were reported.
08/11/2025

A small aircraft made an emergency landing in Waxahachie on Monday. No injuries were reported.

Staff report At approximately 12:42 p.m. on Monday, Waxahachie Fire-Rescue and the Waxahachie Police Department responded to reports of a single-engine aircraft making an emergency… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Nonprofit Believing Restoration is Attainable (BRA) is celebrating 10 years of providing hope to widowed and divorced wo...
08/10/2025

Nonprofit Believing Restoration is Attainable (BRA) is celebrating 10 years of providing hope to widowed and divorced women.

A local nonprofit is celebrating 10 years of helping women navigate through some of the most challenging times of their lives.

A Waxahachie police officer is nearing his goal of donating 50 gallons of blood.
08/08/2025

A Waxahachie police officer is nearing his goal of donating 50 gallons of blood.

James Taylor loves to give back. You could say it’s in his blood.

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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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