Andrew Branca - Freelance Journalist

Waxahachie Chief of Police Wade Goolsby plans to retire in September after 42 years of service in law enforcement. Goolsby described his time as a police officer as “fun, relevant, necessary and rewarding.” waxahachiesun.com/news/local/wax…

A few weeks ago, members of the community joined with the staff at the new Baylor Scott & White Center for Bariatric Surgery – Waxahachie to officially open the doors to patients. waxahachiesun.com/business/baylo…

If you are looking to get transported to another world, lost on a new adventure, solve a mystery or find romance then check out Waxahachie’s newest book and plant store, Paper Leaves. Located inside a historic home at 510 Water St. waxahachiesun.com/business/turni…

After almost a year, the Waxahachie City Council approved a new policy establishing a process and procedure to name city-owned facilities. The item passed in a 4-1 vote with council member Billie Wallace casting the dissenting vote at the July 5 meeting. waxahachiesun.com/news/local/pol…

The Waxahachie Police Department K-9 team recently participated in a competition where it won first place in Narcotics Detection in Rooms and Vehicles. The team is headed to nationals in September. waxahachiesun.com/news/local/nat…

On Tuesday, June 21, the United Way of West Ellis County partnered with organizations across the county to make an impact and service the people of the community on the 2022 Day of Action. waxahachiesun.com/arts_and_enter…

After competing in a variety of physical competitions over the years, Matt Yrlas of Waxahachie decided he needed a new challenge. #gunsandhoses waxahachiesun.com/news/local/fig…

In this edition of The Ag Report, Waxahachie, Texas-based ag producer and host John Paul Dineen III shares the conversation he was able to have with a Ukrainian farmer. #UkraineRussiaWar youtube.com/watch?v=1roSxD…

After more than 18 years of service, Brent Fuller has stepped into a new role at the Waxahachie Fire Department by serving as its fire marshal. Fuller replaces John Rodgers, who left to become the fire chief for the city of Alvarado. waxahachiesun.com/business/fulle…

The proposed 2022-23 fiscal year city budget looks to lower the property tax rate by a half-cent, while adding additional services, facility improvements, and additional personnel. waxahachiesun.com/news/local/new…

The Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday, June 30, that Carlos Cruz Padron, 77, of Waxahachie was convicted by a jury and sentenced to life in prison and a $10,000 fine for aggravated sexual assault of a child. waxahachiesun.com/news/local/wax…

The 24th annual Crape Myrtle Tea was held Wednesday, June 30, in the Crape Myrtle Room of the Waxahachie Civic Center. waxahachiesun.com/arts_and_enter…

The Ellis County Commissioners Court voted in favor of issuing a county burn ban in its meeting Tuesday, June 28. The ban was effective immediately and includes all uinicorporated areas of Ellis County. waxahachiesun.com/open/county-is…

The gallery in the Waxahachie City Council chamber was packed to witness Patrick Souter take the oath of office at the specially called meeting Tuesday, June 28. waxahachiesun.com/news/local/sou…

Ellis County commissioners unanimously approved an application by the Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office for a grant with the Texas Veterans Commission during their meeting Tuesday, June 13. waxahachiesun.com/news/local/gra…

As the Waxahachie Farmers Market moves into its second month of operations sales, records are being set. Contributing factors are the market’s new location, upgrades made during the off-season, and the unique products for sale. waxahachiesun.com/business/farme…

More than 11 years have passed since a fire in downtown Waxahachie destroyed four buildings on South College Street. A plan is in the works to bring new life to the courthouse square with the construction of several new buildings. waxahachiesun.com/business/new-b…

Smiles and friendly service topped off by food that reminds you of home are what people can expect when they sit down for a meal at Waxahachie’s newest eatery, The Simple Café. waxahachiesun.com/business/new-r…

The staff at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie and the community celebrated a milestone in the construction of its second medical office building with a topping-out ceremony held in May. The building is on track to open in spring 2023. waxahachiesun.com/business/const…

Children ages 5 through 11 are now eligible to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccination through a recent action taken by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. waxahachiesun.com/business/baylo…