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public safety

Officer on Administrative Leave After Accidental Shooting During Warrant Service

A Waxahachie police officer accidentally discharged a weapon while helping serve a warrant on October 10, injuring one person and triggering dual investigations by the department and the Texas Rangers.

A Waxahachie police officer has been placed on administrative leave following an accidental discharge of a service weapon during a warrant operation on the morning of Saturday, October 10. According to the Waxahachie Police Department, officers assisted the Ellis County Sheriff's Office in serving an active warrant at approximately 10:59 a.m. in the 100 block of Rusty Lane. During the operation a gun was fired, and police said they believe the discharge was accidental. One person was struck and transported to a medical facility with injuries described as non-life-threatening. The department did not immediately identify whether the person injured was the subject of the warrant.

Read the full story: Dallas Express →
Ellis County

Ellis County Commissioners Lift Burn Ban Imposed in July

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court voted at its October 13 meeting to rescind the countywide burn ban that had been in place since July, effective immediately.

Ellis County residents in unincorporated areas may now conduct outdoor burning after the Commissioners' Court voted to lift its countywide burn ban at a regular meeting held Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The ban had originally been put in place on July 21, 2026, citing dry conditions and fire risk.

Read the full story: Ellis County, TX Official Website →
fire station

Construction Begins on New Waxahachie Fire Station No. 1

Ground has broken this month on a replacement Fire Station No. 1 at a new location on Spur 394, after the City Council awarded a nearly $10.8 million construction contract earlier this month.

Construction is underway this October on a brand-new Fire Station No. 1 for Waxahachie Fire-Rescue, replacing the department's current downtown station — a building that dates to 1963. The city's website confirmed that construction was scheduled to start in October 2026, following the council's award of a guaranteed maximum price contract of $10,789,111 to Key…

Read the full story: Citizen Portal / Waxahachie City Records →

The week ahead

Waxahachie · forecast issued October 16, 2026 · National Weather Service

  1. Fri 66°47° Mostly Sunny
  2. Sat 66°44° Sunny
  3. Sun 70°47° Sunny
  4. Mon 76°53° Sunny
  5. Tue 80°58° Sunny
  6. Wed 85°61° Sunny
  7. Thu 87°64° Sunny

Upcoming & Ongoing in the Community

Saturday, October 17

Trunk-o-Palooza

The city's annual trunk-or-treat event, billed as the largest trunk-or-treat in Texas, features hundreds of decorated trunks, costume contests, food trucks, and family activities. Admission is free.

  • Location:Getzendaner Park, 400 S. Grand Ave., Waxahachie
  • Time:3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Monday, October 19 – Friday, October 30

Early Voting — November 3 General Election

Early in-person voting runs October 19–30 for the November 3, 2026 General (Gubernatorial) Election. Sample ballots and polling location listings are available at elliscountytx.gov.

  • Location:Ellis County Elections, 204 E. Jefferson St., Waxahachie
  • Time:Various times
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Monday, October 19

Waxahachie City Council Regular Meeting

Regular bi-monthly meeting of the Waxahachie City Council, open to the public. Meetings are also streamed live on the city's website.

  • Location:Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie
  • Time:7:00 PM
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Tuesday, October 20

WISD Connecting the Dots Disability Resource Expo

Waxahachie ISD hosts the Connecting the Dots Expo, providing information and resources to families of students with disabilities. The event is free and open to the community.

  • Location:Howard Junior High, 600 W. 2nd St., Waxahachie
  • Time:5:30 PM
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Saturday, October 24

Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival

Texas's largest one-day arts, music, and food festival returns to historic downtown Waxahachie, with over 200 booths of GO TEXAN-certified vendors, Texas artisans, 10+ live music stages, and headliner Jake Worthington. Admission is free.

  • Location:Historic Downtown Courthouse Square, 100 W. Main St., Waxahachie
  • Time:9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Thursday, October 29

Trick-or-Treat on the Square

Children are invited to collect candy from downtown Waxahachie merchants during this annual Halloween event on the historic courthouse square. Free to attend.

  • Location:Downtown Waxahachie, 106 E. Main St.
  • Time:3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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More from the Community

WISD

WISD Names Lumpkins Stadium Press Box After Longtime Board Member Dr. Joe Langley

The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees voted at its October board meeting to name the press box at Lumpkins Stadium the Dr. Joe Langley Press Box, honoring the longtime school board trustee. Dr. Langley was recognized in a ceremony reported by the Waxahachie Daily Light on October 7, 2026.

Read the full story: Waxahachie Daily Light →

Community Directory

Bars & Wine Bars

Waxahachie Landmark

College Street Pub

British-style pub

A cozy British-style pub with a Texas flair in the heart of downtown Waxahachie, serving classic pub fare, draught beers, and local favorites with indoor and garden seating.

210 N College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (972) 938-2062

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Waxahachie

Southern Roots Brewing Company

Craft brewery & pizza kitchen

A family-owned craft brewery and pizza kitchen in a restored early-1900s freight depot, pouring house-brewed beers alongside scratch-made pizzas and pub food.

421 S College St, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (214) 980-1056

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Brunch & Breakfast

Waxahachie Landmark

The Dove's Nest

New Southern café & gift shop

A beloved Waxahachie institution in the original 1913 hardware store building, serving New Southern cuisine including famous white chili, chicken apricot salad, and gourmet sandwiches at lunch.

105 W Jefferson St, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (972) 938-3683

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Italian & Deli

Waxahachie Landmark

Tuscan Slice

Italian restaurant & pizzeria

New York-rooted Italian restaurant serving wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta, steaks, and fresh seafood from an authentic wood-burning oven since 2010.

401 N Hwy 77, Ste 15, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (972) 937-6770

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Waxahachie

Panza's Tapping Italy

Italian specialty bistro

A locally beloved Italian bistro near the courthouse square offering house-made bruschettas, pizzettas, Roman-style stuffed Taglio bread, light pastas, and in-house desserts using fresh, local ingredients.

107 N Rogers St, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (214) 869-1269

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Waxahachie

Roma's Italian Restaurant

Italian restaurant

A neighborhood Italian restaurant with a broad menu of classic dishes including lasagna, chicken alfredo, stuffed mushrooms, and garlic rolls.

2760 Venture Way, Suite 100, Waxahachie, TX 75165

Seafood & American

Waxahachie

Atkins Seafood

Family-owned seafood market & restaurant

A family-owned seafood market and casual restaurant sourcing fresh catches directly from their own fleet of boats out of Galveston since 2004.

400 W Main St, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (214) 463-5490

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Waxahachie

Big Al's Down The Hatch

Bar & grill with outdoor patio

A casual bar and grill with a large patio, known for affordable food, live entertainment including musical bingo, and a lively local crowd.

1000 N Hwy 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165

Waxahachie

Cajun Bros

Cajun seafood restaurant

A Cajun-style restaurant serving boiled and fried seafood with affordable drinks in a casual, festive setting.

Waxahachie, TX 75165

Asian

Waxahachie

Ohana Sushi Ramen Poke

Japanese restaurant

A highly rated Japanese restaurant offering a full sushi bar, creative ramen, poke bowls, and a full liquor bar in a welcoming atmosphere.

1101 US-287 Bypass, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (972) 937-8818

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Mexican & Latin American

Waxahachie

D Restaurant Latin Cuisine

Latin American restaurant

A vibrant, locally owned Latin American restaurant tucked just off the historic downtown square, blending culinary traditions of El Salvador, Mexico, and Central and South America.

500 W Madison St, Suite A1, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (469) 550-1234

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Waxahachie New

Mariscos Muelle 77

Mexican seafood restaurant

A highly rated Mexican seafood restaurant open until midnight, celebrated for flavorful, fresh preparations and standout service.

Waxahachie, TX 75165

Waxahachie

Two Amigos Taqueria

Mexican taqueria

A beloved local taqueria rated 4.4 on TripAdvisor, consistently recommended for its authentic Mexican food at wallet-friendly prices.

Waxahachie, TX 75165

Bakeries & Desserts

Waxahachie Landmark

Farm Luck Soda Fountain & Dry Goods

Old-fashioned soda fountain & sandwich shop

An independently owned soda fountain inside the historic 1913 Waxahachie Bank & Trust building on the courthouse square, serving house-made malts, cream sodas, banana splits, soups, and sandwiches.

109 W Franklin St, Ste 119, Waxahachie, TX 75165  ·  (214) 903-8021

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Pizza & Sandwiches

Waxahachie

The Burger Spot

Burger restaurant

A locally popular burger spot with consistently high ratings, open for lunch and dinner.

Waxahachie, TX 75165

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Waxahachie Officer Placed On Leave After Accidental Gun Discharge During Warrant

 ·  https://dallasexpress.com/metroplex/waxahachie-officer-on-leave-after-shooting-during-warrant-service/

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Waxahachie police officer placed on leave following accidental gun discharge

 ·  https://www.fox4news.com/news/waxahachie-police-officer-placed-leave-following-accidental-gun-discharge

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Ellis County News Flash — Burn Ban Rescinded October 13, 2026

 ·  https://www.elliscountytx.gov/

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BID OPPORTUNITY FIRE STATION #1 PROJECT

 ·  https://www.waxahachietx.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/62

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City of Waxahachie Event Calendar — October 2026

 ·  https://www.waxahachietx.gov/812/Event-Calendar

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Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival

 ·  https://www.waxahachiecvb.com/events/2026/crossroads-of-texas-country-festival

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Trick-or-Treat on the Square — October 29, 2026

 ·  https://www.waxahachietx.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=843

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Upcoming Elections — Ellis County

 ·  https://www.elliscountytx.gov/629/Upcoming-Elections

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WISD names Lumpkins press box after longtime board member

 ·  https://www.waxahachietx.com/2026/10/h1-wisd-names-press-box-after-longtime-board-member-h1/

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