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 A Mother's Love
By Mary A. Flowers My 5th grade teacher came into the classroom holding the hand of a new girl whom she introduced to us. I got to know this new girl better and we became playmates at school. Going to a country school, we didn't get to socialize any other time since everyone lived so far apart. I wish I could remember her name but that was a long time ago. Full Story
 The Gingerbread Trail Tour of Homes
This is one of the highlights of the Summer Season in Waxahachie Texas. The citizens of Waxahachie graciously open their historic homes to visitors during the Gingerbread Trail. The tour began 40 years ago to showcase the unique surviving homes and public buildings designed and constructed during the era of the ornate gingerbread style. more information Historical Homes Photo Gallery Waxahachie has many elegant historical homes that were built around the turn of the century well into the 30s. Click here
 Beautifully Restored Craftsman Home For Sale
One of a kind opportunity to enjoy gracious living in a magnificently restored hisotir home in the "Gingerbread Capitol of the Texas". Incredible workmanship, lovely hardwood floors, and granite througout this charming home. more information
 Live Your Dream as an ArtistBy Kathryn E. Eriksen Have you tried to live your dream as an artist, only to find that you can’t make enough money to pay the electric bill? Do you believe you have talent but the rest of the world just can’t see it? Have you had doors slammed in your face when you try to talk to gallery owners about displaying your work? Full Story
 Summer Balloon Classic Coming to Waxahachie!
By Kathryn E. Eriksen The first annual Summer Balloon Classic will be held at MidWay Airport on Highway 287, between Waxahachie and Midlothian, from June 20-22, 2008. Fifty balloons are expected to participate in various events, including 4 different hot air balloon launches, a “Lites in the Nite” Balloon Glow at sunset and a nationally sanctioned competition. There is no charge to attend the festival, but parking is $5.00. Full Story
Homestead Tax Cap for 65 & Older If you are 65 or older ( or will be) and have declared your house a homestead, you did not get the same ad valorem school tax reduction everyone else did because our "brilliant" tax writers in Austin forgot about homestead tax cap for seniors and the disabled and the rest of the politicians didn't bother to read the bill or ask the right questions before they voted. Full Story
 An Iris Fantasy
Iris fans in Waxahachie were treated to a lavish display of gorgeous iris blooms at the home of David and Pat Smith on Saturday, April 20th . Not knowing what to do with an area of his yard, he decided four years ago to start an Iris garden. (Home and Garden) Full Story Related Story  The Fantastic Iris
By Mary A. Flowers Who would have thought that centuries ago when the powerful Medici's of Florence, Italy took the stylized version of an iris as a symbol of their family, it would have started a love affair, a love affair with a flower, that is? Around the world irises have always grown wild along creeks and in sunny meadows, bursting forth with beautiful blooms to signal the spring season. These hardy wild irises usually grow as small compact plants with small arrow-shaped blooms, much like the Louisiana iris that can be seen growing wild in Louisiana and East Texas. Full Story
 Do You Really Want Lemon in Your Water? Lemons with your tea or water? A lemon is standard fare at most restaurants, but a researcher recently made a startling discovery. Seventy-seven percent ( 77%) of the lemons tested from various restaurants contained 25 or micro bacterial organisms that could make you ill! more information
Scarborough Faire is Back!
By Kathryn E. Eriksen
 Celebrate the year 1533 and King Henry VIII’s court at the 28th annual Scarborough Faire. As soon as you step through the gates of the festival, you are taken back to the Renaissance where anything can happen.
Just to the right of the front gates is a costume shop. They offer a variety of Renaissance-style attire for men, women and children. Rent the costume during your stay, and really get into the flavor of the festival! Prices range from $25 for children and up to $60 for adults. Full Story
Galaxy Drive-In Theatre is Great Family Fun
By Kathryn E. Eriksen
Did you know that Ellis County boasts one of the only remaining drive-in movie theatres in the entire Metroplex? Did you know that it only costs $6.00 per adult and $4.00 per child to watch two first run movies under the stars? Where is this magical place? In Garrett, Texas, right off IH-45. Full Story
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITYVolunteers needed to supervise children and teens During day-long “Super Saturday” fun activities! Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services Is recruiting Volunteers. More Information
The Waxahachie Skate Park Citizens Advisory Committee requests support from the community."We would like to see people show their support for a skate park project by attending the city council meeting on Monday night," committee chairperson Alex Smith said. more information
 There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa . For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times.
A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed. It's quite an impressive sight. Full Story I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.
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