On this week's Sun Spot, Scott Brooks of the Sun sits down with Waxahachie Mayor, David Hill, to discuss a number of things. Included are conversations regarding:
“You become a true master of your life when you learn how to master your focus – where your attention goes. Value what you give your energy to. Rise above the pettiness trying to draw you in. Focus on what matters. Where attention goes, energy flows. Where energy flows, things grow.” – Angel…
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce will be hosting several upcoming events:
Student loans, a hot topic and debate, especially within red states such as Utah, Texas, and Florida to name a few. Strong opposition displayed against cancellation from Republican and Independents … but did you know that most borrowers are Republican or independent?
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a handful upcoming events:
“It is not more bigness that should be our goal. We must attempt, rather, to bring people back to the warmth of community, to the worth of individual effort and responsibility, and of individuals working together as a community, to better their lives and their children’s future.” – Robert F.…
We live in a complex society. What is wrong has become right and what is right has become wrong. All the while, you watch your life continue to crumble right before your eyes and have no idea how to stop it.
Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to look at your world and how different factors can affect your mental health.
On this week's Sun Spot, Scott Brooks of the Sun sits down with Waxahachie Mayor, David Hill, to discuss a number of city-related projects and developments. Included are in-depth conversations regarding:
April was National Volunteer Month, but you know what they say, “April Showers bring May Flowers.” So, we’re highlighting the Ellis County Master Wellness Volunteers on the work, volunteer hours and dedication they have for Ellis County’s Family and Community Health making our bouquet even m…
Celebrating Mother’s Day, like other holidays, can be bittersweet and challenging when mom is living with Alzheimer’s. Mother’s Day, however, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families facing Alzheimer’s and other dementia. To help these families with Mother’s Day celebratio…
Another year has come and gone so quickly. In just a few short days, children will be honoring their moms on Mother’s Day with flowers, cards, candy, gifts, and the obligatory meal at their favorite restaurant.
“Take notice, NEBBYs.” – Me
Like everyone, you may have a lot of financial goals. But are they all of equal importance? Probably not. And do they share a similar timeline? Again, it’s unlikely. So, your first step may be to prioritize your goals and then follow a process that can help you achieve them.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
On this week's Straight Up podcast, the Sun's Scott Brooks takes 15 minutes to talk about WISD, concerns about a few folks in town, and what needs to occur when bad-behaving people attempt to create damage for the rest of us - damage they know won't impact them. As usual, nothing is left to …
“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” – Gaylord Nelson
Better Sleep Month is observed during the month of May and aims to encourage healthy patterns of sleep and educate on the benefits of sleeping well. According to Amy Valdez, Texas A&M AgriLife program specialist, “Sleep is just as important as including a well-balanced eating pattern and…
“I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number.” – Abraham Lincoln
Wow. As I write this I’m still picking my jaw up off the ground. I just returned from early voting, where I proudly cast multiple votes in support of Waxahachie and our school district. Outside I had a disturbing encounter with a young man whose father is a candidate for Waxahachie School Bo…
Thomas and I were blessed again this year with a pair of mourning doves who took up housekeeping in one of the Boston ferns hanging on our balcony. We didn’t care, because we honestly thought this might be the same pair who made their nesting home with us last year.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah, 41:10
I will never forget in the fall of 1987 at Waxahachie High School when educator, military veteran, and historian Mr. Billy Ray Hancock was beating down on his desk and shouting: “Faith is supposed to direct government. Government was never meant to direct faith. You can’t legislate people’s …
The simple, pretty nifty act of paying it forward exemplifies what is best of how we help each other. Done anonymously, mostly for the price of a latte, it is a way of helping each other. And, a lot of times, to continue the positive kindness of which we are ourselves recipients.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and with the summer approaching and more cars on the road, State Farm is reminding drivers to put the phone down and keep your eyes up.
My heart is overflowing! I recently had the honor and privilege of tagging along while NCT9-1-1 staff delivered ECC gifts for National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.
“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett
Some background first. My wife and I moved to Waxahachie in 1995 with our two young children. Our daughter was in third grade and our son was starting first grade. They attended Wilemon Elementary when it was a year-long school. Both graduated from high school and participated in many extrac…
When I started my teaching career at Northside Elementary in 1970, it truly was on the north side of town! There were no air conditioners, paraprofessionals, special teachers or planning periods, but there were 32 students in my class! It was the first year of integration in Waxahachie ISD, …
On this week's Sun Spot podcast, Scott Brooks of the Sun sits down with Waxahachie Mayor, David Hill, to discuss the upcoming bond election for WISD. Given the partnership between most, if not all, cities and ISDs, Hill and Brooks talk in-depth about how exponential growth for the school dis…
Anyone that knows me knows that I am anything but political. In fact, given my position in this community, it is essential that I remain outside the political posturing that seems to be an ever-growing attribute of our great city. However, this subject is of such importance, that I feel I mu…
Happiness means something different for each of us. Life is only as happy as you decide to make it. You can choose to have a happy day, or it can be unhappy depending on your choices.
This week we’re wrapping up our severe weather preparedness columns featuring information on lightning safety. We all know Ellis County can get its fair share of thunderstorms and severe weather and preparing for severe weather can mean a variety of things. We’ve covered a variety of topics …
“By honest I don’t mean that you only tell what’s true. But you make clear the entire situation. You make clear all the information that is required for somebody else who is intelligent to make up their mind.” – Richard P. Feynman
Among the list of grievances cited by the original Texans when they declared their independence in 1836 was that Mexico “has failed to establish any public system of education, although possessed of almost boundless resources ... and although it is an axiom in political science, that unless …
A man found his soulmate. It was literally love at first sight. He never dreamed he would have found someone so perfect. Early in their relationship, he was the perfect gentleman, making sure the door was always opened for her, and sending her flowers. Anywhere she wanted to go, he took her.…
We’ve been focusing on how to prepare for severe weather in our columns the last month. Today we’re talking about emergency preparedness kits and where to start to help your family be ready for a disaster. As spring approaches, we know that severe weather and disasters are a possibility for …
About those portables …
I found a plastic Easter egg that had been overlooked. I opened it and was surprised when a small cross fell out.
All the media outlets are all abuzz about the advent of artificial intelligence. Computers are being developed that will drive robots and other systems, which promises to revolutionize industry by replacing much human labor in the workforce.
In this week's Sun Spot, Scott Brooks of the Sun sits down with Waxahachie Mayor, David Hill, to specifically discuss the impact of WISD's plans on the future of the city of Waxahachie. The two discuss the positive impact on the city of voting for and passing the proposed WISD bond package w…
Being on Waxahachie City Council should not be an afterthought. Vote accordingly.
To Chris Seale with the city of Waxahachie, you did a wonderful job with planting the tulips all around town. They looked very nice.
Nicholas P. Sims Library has created a mobile library that travels around town checking out books from the library. This vehicle has a wide range of books, and, if you want to know where they’re going next, visit the library’s Facebook page.
Preparing for severe weather can mean a variety of things. From making sure you have enough water and that your food is safe to preparing an emergency kit, you’ve probably at least heard about the importance of preparing. We’ve been highlighting severe weather preparedness in our current ser…
The Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a handful of upcoming events:
“Ignoring facts does not dilute the basis for those facts. It simply means that you are making the conscious choice to be delusional.” – unknown
The health of a community is often about connecting. Connecting with our neighbors, friends, and family to recharge our souls. Connecting with information that empowers us to make positive change.
In this week's Sun Spot, Scott Brooks of the Sun sits down with Waxahachie ISD Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth, to discuss in detail the district's plan for growth. With 7,000 new students projected to arrive between now and 2032, WISD must change in order to meet its goals and objec…
Stress Awareness Month is observed to promote the importance of coping positively with and reducing stress. An accumulation of stress over years can lead to chronic stress and this affects our bodies negatively.
I began working jigsaw puzzles when Thomas and I were living in our 28-foot RV. The jigsaw madness took the place of what I called life when Covid first came to the States.
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