Leave a reply Student with autism kicked out of Navarro College WAXAHACHIE — Scott Gordon with NBC DFW reports about Navarro College in Waxahachie kicking out a 20-year-old Waxahachie student who has autism because he mistakenly hugged a woman he did not know and Read more
Leave a reply Ennis Lions Parade of Champions set for Jan. 17 ENNIS — The City of Ennis will be honoring the 2014 Ennis Lions football squad with the Ennis Lions Parade of Champions on Saturday, Jan. 17 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Ennis. Read more
Leave a reply Waxahachie ISD invites public to reception for outgoing deputy superintendent WAXAHACHIE — The public is invited to a reception honoring David Truitt, WISD Deputy Superintendent, on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the WISD boardroom from 3:30-5:00. The community will show their appreciation for his years of service to Waxahachie ISD students and staff and wish him well in his new position as Superintendent of West ISD."We are excited for David and his family,” states Dr. Jeremy Glenn, WISD Superintendent, “but it is a major loss for WISD. While West ISD is getting an outstanding administrator and educator, he will be greatly missed by our staff and community. He has given eight and a half years of service to WISD and has made a significant impact on the success of our students."As David Truitt says about his leaving, "As we reflect back on our time in Waxahachie, nothing but fun and meaningful thoughts fill our minds. I cannot thank the Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees, leadership team, staff, parents, and students enough for all the love and support over the past eight and a half years. I truly consider it an honor to have served this community as Assistant Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and Interim Superintendent. Laurie has cherished her time as a Waxahachie ISD teacher and will greatly miss her many students and friends."Truitt is married to Laurie and they have 2 sons, Connor 13, and Brian, 8. They have all played an active part in the Waxahachie community and First Baptist Church as well as WISD. Read more
Leave a reply Sheriff’s deputy safe after patrol car burns BARDWELL — An Ellis County Sheriff's deputy is safe after his 2010 six-cylinder Dodge Charger caught fire and burned. Bardwell Fire Department responded to an Ellis County Sheriff's vehicle fully engulfed in flames near FM 985 and McCrady Rd Read more
Leave a reply 2.7 magnitude earthquake hits Midlothian MIDLOTHIAN — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed a 2.7 magnitude earthquake shook Midlothian at 2:12 p.m. Thursday afternoon. Read more
Leave a reply ECSO burglary reports for Dec. 31-Jan. 5 Ellis County Sheriff's Office burglary reports for Dec. 31-Jan. 5:100 block of Rocky Ridge, Red Oak; 200 block of Chemlar Road, Ennis; 1000 block of Chambers Drive, Italy.Are you interested in forming a Neighborhood Crime Watch? Contact the ECSO Crime Prevention Division Deputies at 972-937-6060 to learn what steps you can take to keep you, your family and belongings safe and secure. Read more
Leave a reply Registration open for the Waxahachie Youth Baseball Association The Waxahachie Youth Baseball Association (WYBA) announced open registration on Jan. 1 for the 2015 spring baseball and softball season. Read more
Leave a reply Black Diamond in the rough: New crapemyrtles in big demand Plant varieties with black foliage are hot right now, but they are far and few between. The newest arrival on the market is the BLACK DIAMONDTM series of crapemyrtles. This is a revolutionary new series of plants with spectacular black foliage and five brilliant flower colors to choose from. The stunning black foliage emerges in early spring and lasts until leaves drop at the first hard frost. Planted in full sun, plants hold their stunning dark foliage color over the entire growing season and bloom late-spring through late-fall.The BLACK DIAMONDTM Crapemyrtles were bred by a USDA research scientist and feature five vivid color selections including ‘Best Red’, ‘Crimson Red’, ‘Red Hot’, ‘Blush’, and ‘Pure White’. We know how different “reds” can be and finding just the right one can be a challenge. This series offers up three different red tones to choose from to coordinate with your landscape. ‘Blush’ offers up soft pale pink blooms against the dark foliage. ‘Pure White’ gives you a stunning contrast perfect for a sophisticated garden. The BLACK DIAMONDTM Crapemyrtle has a long bloom season that begins in late-spring or early summer through the first frost. You can encourage more blooms by deadheading old flowers.A versatile shrub, BLACK DIAMONDTM makes a show stopping specimen, anchor plant or blooming row hedge; it can also be grown in containers as a patio or pool plant. Reaching only 10- to 12-feet tall and 8-feet wide at maturity, these semi-dwarfs are perfect for urban landscapes, small spaces and containers. Plants can be hand-pruned or sheared to the ground to maintain a 4- to 6-foot blooming row hedge.Crapemyrtles are sun loving, heat and drought tolerant once established. A must-have for your water-wise garden! In field trials, BLACK DIAMONDTM plants showed an improved tolerance to both powdery mildew and leaf spot; fungal diseases that can be a problem for most crapemyrtles."Crapemyrtles are just about everyone's favorite summer flower shrub and small tree. The extraordinary beautiful black foliage and the striking flower colors of the Black Diamond Crapemyrtles take them to other levels of beauty and enjoyment when in your landscape." Jim Berry, owner, J Berry Nursery.BLACK DIAMONDTM Crapemyrtles can be grown differently across the country, depending on USDA Hardiness zone:Zones 2-5: Annual. Use as annual blooming summer color. Use as a patio planter and bring inside for the winter.Zone 6: Perennial. Use as flowering hedge that will re-grow from the ground in spring. Use as a summer patio planter.Zone 7-9: Deciduous Shrub/Small Tree. Use as a border for driveway, fence, or property screen. Blooming hedge and patio planter for summer color. Read more
