O’Brien’s Bookshop, located inside of Gingerbread Antiques, 310 S. College St., in historic downtown Waxahachie, is collecting book donations to benefit children in Waxahachie ISD. Simply purchase a new book and drop it in the box by the front door no later than Friday, Dec. 3. Labels are pr…

Parents, students, staff members and visitors gathered Nov. 19 at Dunaway Elementary School for the dedication of the Dunaway Outdoor Classroom.

The Settles Science and Nature Center held its fall open house Saturday, Nov. 13. Located behind Pettigrew Academy, 806 E. Marvin, Waxahachie, the center offered a nature exchange, free games, exhibits, crafts and more. The center will again open to the public will be held Earth Day, April 23.

Pettigrew Academy students recently expressed their appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Walt Friis for the donation of several magazines for the school library. Free reading is a favorite part of every day at the school.

Congratulations to the Waxahachie FFA LDE teams for being named the 2021 Blackland District LDE Sweepstakes Champions. Waxahachie FFA advanced 11 teams to the area competition slated for Saturday, Nov. 20.

Finley Junior High counselors are changing the lives of students involved in The Male & Female Leadership Academy. The junior high program is geared toward seventh and eighth-grade students from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. The goal-oriented program is focused on building con…

Congratulations to the Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band! Waxahachie High School’s award-winning band ended its 2021 marching competition with yet another trip to the UIL 6A State Marching Band Championship in San Antonio. Only 20 bands from across the state made their way through the various…

This marching band season has been one for the books for Life High School Waxahachie. The goal-oriented band program, which began in 2013 with only four students, finished the season with its highest achievement yet.

Here is a photo gallery of the Waxahachie High School performers of the week for the Spirit of Waxahachie marching band, the Cherokee Charmers and the cheerleading team for weeks ending Oct. 31 and Nov. 7.

Longtime education champion and Texas State University alumnus Refel Rushing has established a $60,000 endowment for students in the university’s Department of Engineering Technology. Funds from the Ralph B. Rushing Engineering Technology Scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate or gradu…

Waxahachie High School FFA had three teams head to Stephenville on Friday, Nov. 5, for the Tarleton State University Invitational LDE contest. All three teams landed in the top 10 with Ag Advocacy placing third, Senior Chapter Conducting placing fourth and Senior Creed placing ninth. Congrat…

There will be no criminal charges filed in the Waxahachie High School vandalism case from Sept. 13. Those juveniles who were subsequently identified through the investigation will, however, face district disciplinary action.

Community support is being sought for this year’s Waxahachie Project Graduation. There are a number of ways people can contribute toward the after-graduation event that will provide a fun, safe, secure and substance-free celebration for Waxahachie ISD’s May 2022 graduates.

AUSTIN – Kim Kriegel, trustee from Waxahachie ISD, joined 35 other school board members from across Texas on Sept. 24-26 at the kickoff session of the Leadership TASB class of 2022.

Waxahachie ISD recently celebrated CAN-struction, a fun event that fostered creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. GT students from each campus worked together to design and create a can structure with nonperishable items that reflected the district’s theme o…

Gifted and Talented students at all nine of Waxahachie ISD’s elementary campuses recently demonstrated their creativity through a newspaper challenge. The challenge was held during GT Brain Stretch Sessions this month.

Faith Family Academy’s EXPLORE360 Adventure Learning is a one-of-a-kind outdoor education program connecting students with nature that underscores a “learning by doing” mentality.

Waxahachie Global High senior Katherine Montero starts her mornings with warm smiles as Clift Elementary students greet her with a “Hello, Ms. Katherine.”

Waxahachie ISD has announced its students of the month for October. See individual campus graphics for the honorees' names.

Here is a photo gallery of the Waxahachie High School performers of the week for the Spirit of Waxahachie marching band, the Cherokee Charmers and the cheerleading team ending Sunday, Oct. 24.

Teachers and students involved in Advanced Placement courses were in for a surprise at Waxahachie High School when they were presented checks that totaled $28,600.

“It’s part of who I am; I have to adapt to it every day,” said Waxahachie High School sophomore Noah Polk when explaining what dyslexia meant to him.

Congratulations to the Spirit of Waxahachie Indian Band on earning a 1st Division Region UIL rating. This is the highest score a band can receive and qualifies Waxahachie High School to advance to the University Interscholastic League Area B Marching Championship on Saturday, Oct. 30, at Pen…

Businessman, rancher, philanthropist, and Texas State University alumnus Refel Rushing recently created a matching entrepreneurship scholarship fund with the McCoy College of Business Foundation at TSU.

RED OAK – As part of an effort to develop service opportunities for students, staff, and even the community, Red Oak ISD is hosting its second annual fall ROISD Comm-Unity Service Day from noon-3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, with 22 area projects available across the district and community. It is a …

RED OAK – Following sustained low active COVID cases across the district, Red Oak ISD will begin allowing parents and visitors back on school campuses under a new color-coded system. 

Here's a photo gallery from Friday afternoon's 2021 Waxahachie High School homecoming parade.

Waxahachie High School crowned its 2021 homecoming king and queen during halftime ceremonies at Friday night's game against Mansfield at Lumpkins Stadium.

WACO – Texas State Technical College Drafting and Design students are going back to the basics.

RED OAK – Texas State Technical College and a Waxahachie insulating glass manufacturer are in the early stages of building a partnership to bolster the career possibilities for Industrial Systems students at TSTC’s North Texas campus.

Here is a photo gallery of the Waxahachie High School performers of the week ending Sunday, Oct. 17.

The Waxahachie High School advanced drama team presented its final performance of “The Outsiders” during a Sunday matinee show, Oct. 17, at the Performing Arts Center under the direction of Andy Reynolds. Reynolds is celebrating his 20th year as the head director for WHS, where he’s directed…

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking applicants for collegiate student internships across Texas. Student trainee positions include soil conservationists, rangeland management specialists and engineers.

RED OAK – Since 2004, the Red Oak High School Alumni Association has selected and celebrated a distinguished member of its alumni. This year’s recipient is Sylvia Stanford Smith, a 1954 graduate.

Pettigrew Academy students are shown here enjoying the recently reopened Settles Nature and Science Center. They explored the exhibits, played games, researched, and traded for points with Scarlett Hajovsky, manager. The center will be open to the public from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 13.

The Waxahachie High School homecoming court has been announced. Members are (front row) Maci Rust (freshman duchess), Brooklin Carroll (sophomore duchess), Lia Tangalos (junior princess), Vanessa Garza (senior nominee), Brooklyn Baskin (senior nominee), Wynter Clark (senior nominee), Jh’Kyah…

Here is the photo gallery of the Waxahachie High School performers of the week ending Sunday, Oct. 10.

RED OAK – Keaton O’Neal grew up in Palmer in Ellis County and has an associate of applied science degree in cybersecurity from Texas State Technical College. The Waxahachie resident is a system support specialist at Waxahachie ISD. 

Another distinction has been bestowed upon Waxahachie Global High School for its college-readiness.

AUSTIN –Texas State Technical College, the leader in technical education, and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners have joined forces to provide a greater and more efficient method of administering exams for Texas plumbers.

Navarro College hosted its annual Fall Festival the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 28, at its Midlothian campus, 899 Mount Zion Road. A variety of activities were enjoyed at the family-friendly event, including a live DJ, face painting, hay ride, cosmetology braiding station, photo booth, fire tr…

After a two-year delay due to the pandemic and its restrictions, Navarro College Foundation held its 2021 Brilliance Gala event at the Waxahachie Civic Center, with well over 200 guests in attendance. The evening featured cocktails, dinner and entertainment, along with a fashion show sponsor…

Each year, U.S. Rep. Jake Ellzey will receive inquiries from Congressional District 6 students who wish to attend a military service academy. One of the application requirements of all the U.S. service academies (except for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy) is nomination by a government official.

Waxahachei ISD Partners in Education is enjoying a great turnout for the Adopt-A-Class program for the 2021-22 school year.

Waxahachie High School hosted the Region 20 All-Region Jazz Auditions on Saturday, Sept. 18, with the following students earning a chair in the top band and the opportunity to record for the All-State Jazz Ensemble.