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City of Waxahachie reverses decision for department-based EMS services

WAXAHCHIE — In a special meeting on June 30, the Waxahachie City Council voted unanimously to rescind a previous vote that would have approved fire department-based emergency medical services (EMS) within the City.

crape myrtle

Crape Myrtle Festival and fireworks begin July 3

WAXAHACHIE — Join the city of Waxahachie for a flower-filled 4th of July celebration with crape myrtles in full bloom during the 18th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival and Parade. The theme for this year’s festival is Pink Petals & Patriotism.

SAGU athletic director Jesse Godding.

SAGU’s Godding named SAC Athletic Director-of-the-Year

WAXAHACHIE — After leading Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) athletics department to yet another successful season, Lions athletic director Jesse Godding has been voted by his peers as the Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) Athletic Director of the Year.

Waxahachie Creek Bridge on FM 875.

TxDOT awards contracts for three Ellis County bridges

ELLIS COUNTY — In an ongoing effort to enhance state roadways and improve safety, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) approved projects to replace three bridges and their approaches.

Waxahachie Global High School principal Don Snook turned in his resignation Monday, June 29 and has accepted the position of principal at West High School.

Waxahachie Global High principal Don Snook resigns

WAXAHACHIE — Waxahachie Global High School principal Don Snook formally turned in his resignation to Waxahachie ISD on Monday.

Dylan John Bearden, 19, of Midlothian was arrested Friday morning and charged with aggravated robbery of the Oasis Food Store in Midlothian.

Suspect arrested after attempted aggravated robbery of gas station

MIDLOTHIAN — On Friday, June 26 at approximately 6:18 a.m., a white male, identified as Dylan John Bearden, 19, of Midlothian, entered the Exxon "Oasis Food Store" located at 1601 S. 9th Street wearing a black mask and a red and black jacket.

Hill Country Fare hamburger buns are not included in the H-E-B recall.

H-E-B recalls hotdog and hamburger buns

SAN ANTONIO — H-E-B is voluntarily recalling its own brand of hamburger and hotdog buns in addition to Hill Country Fare hotdog buns because of the possible presence of foreign material.

Waxahachie Indian varsity volleyball player Shelby Martin #11 playing on team Club Skyline during the USA Volleyball 2015 Girls Junior National Championship in New Orleans.

Volleyball players representing Waxahachie in USAV Junior Nationals

WAXAHACHIE — Three young women are in New Orleans representing Waxahachie Indians varsity volleyball for the USA Volleyball 2015 Girls Junior National Championship.