An elegant evening with delectable hors d'ouerves, fine entertainment and a silent auction to raise funds to donate to Komen For The Cure. Join us for this Passionately Pink event Friday, October 17th at the First Methodist Church in Midlothian.

The cost of the event is $15/single, $25/couple in advance; $20/person at the door.

Ellis County can help find a cure for cancer by making a donation to Komen For The Cure (under the name Texans Against Breast Cancer) or donating to the silent auction.

To order balloons to honor loved ones who've had breast cancer or reserve tickets for   "Puttin' On The Ritz", send an email to mdavidslp@aol.com or call Barbara Ellison at 972-743-1239.

Crafty Scrapper will host the 4th Annual Breast Cancer Crop benefiting the Breast Cancer 3-Day on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 from 10am - midnight.

This annual favorite offers scrapbookers a time to enjoy their favorite hobby by cropping for the cure. There will be 14 fun filled hours to laugh with friends, make new friends, and a time to remember or honor loved ones that may have batteled the disease of breast cancer.

The price is $65 per person (non-refundable) which includes dinner, snacks, goodies and most of all a good time. Keep watching the website for pictures of the awesome give-aways. (Can you say "signature Dooney & Bourke tote"? It's large enough to carry scrappin' supplies!) There are only 50 spots available which will fill fast. Reserve a spot today!

Laura Megonigal is the organizer of this event and the founder of the "Pink Junkies" 3-day walking team. This will be her 4th year to participate in the 3-day walk.

Thousands of women and men will unite in cities across the country and walk 60 miles over a course of 3 days. It's a weekend of hope, as we honor lives lost, celebrate survivors, and promote breast cancer research. The Pink Junkies are committed to walk 60 miles in memory of those who died and for those who survived breast cancer. Please let us know if you are a survivor so they can walk for you, or in memory of a loved one.

If you cannot attend the crop, be sure and drop by and buy some raffle tickets or get your picture taken in our Knock Out Breast Cancer boxing ring. Pictures will be $5 all proceeds go to the foundation.

For more information on this event and other events visit the Crafty Scrapper website at www.thecraftyscrapper.com.

Friday, July 25th Cindy Burch and Amy Hollywood  visited Channel 8"s "Good Morning Texas". As part of the segment  "Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown"  they showcased all the great things about living, shopping and visiting Waxahachie.

If you missed the show, check it out here.

Saturday, December 13th you can be part of a unique holiday tradition as downtown Waxahachie hosts the Second Annual Victorian Christmas Stroll.

There will be carolers, lanterns, bells and bows as the participants in this Victorian tradition make their way through downtown in this moonlight walking parade.

For more information on participating in the parade contact John Smith at 972-937-7330, ext 181.

The 2008 Victorian Christmas Festival will run November 28, 29 30, December 6, 7, and December 13, 14. For 3 weekends the block of West Franklin Street will be transformed into a Victorian Street Market. Vendors will be selling one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts and traditional Victorian foods. The square will host carolers, choirs, carriage rides and a skating rink. Santa Claus will make a speciall appearance for all the kids. The highlight of the event will be a special preformance by Cast In Bronze.

For times and dates of all the events check our events page.

President of the Waxahachie Downtown Merchants Association and owner of The Gingerbread Antique Mall, Hilda Chapman was crowned Crape Myrtle Queen at the Queen's Tea. Hilda will be joining a very special group of women whose efforts have made Waxahachie the beautiful city we love. Congratulations from all your friends downtown!

The 6th Annual Bow Wow Howl-O-Ween Hustle is the primary fundraiser for the Ellis County SPCA and we are extremely excited and thankful to have the opportunity to join the Texas Country Reporter Festival on Saturday, October 25, 2008.

This fun filled morning will start at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie and will include a 1 mile fun run, costume contests and will finish with participants invited to take part in the Texas Country Reporter Parade. Everyone who enters the fun run and contests will get a terrific looking event t-shirt, refreshments and will be eligible for our wondferful door prizes that will be given away throughout the event.

Since opening in 2004, our animal care center has saved the lives of thousands of dogs and cats through adoption, rescue groups and reuniting lost pets with their families. The rescue of so many animals has validated the mission of the Ellis County SPCA, meeting the needs of both the animals and their adoptive "parents", as well as providing resources to educate and encourage responsible pet ownership.

If you or your business is interested in helping sponsor this event please follow this link.      

If you and your dog are interested in participating in the event, entry forms will be available at the Ellis County SPCA website in August.

The Waxahachie City Council has unanimously adopted the recommendation of Dave and Pat Smith to make the iris the official flower of the city of Waxahachie. With the help of the Ellis County Master Gardeners we should see irises blooming all around town next spring. For more information on gardening in Ellis County visit www.ecmga.com or the Master Gardeners booth Saturdays at the Farmers Market.

Log on to www.living-magazine.com and check out their new website. 

The website has been redesigned and rebranded in an effort to increase online resources to their readers.  Read the articles, blog and see what's going on around town.  The website contains many features such as current and past articles, staff photos and bio, special features, Cindy Burch column, advertising and distribution information and much, much more.

If you have any comments about our new website, please feel free to contact us at 972.935.0938 or drop us a line on our contact page.

Oct 25, 2008 - Mark your calendars now for this "must see" event! Every year Bob Phillips brings to downtown Waxahachie the most amazing array of artists, craftsmen and musicians. You don't want to miss this day-long celebration of "Everything Texas". For more information on lodging or driving directions, visit The Waxahachie Chamber Of Commerce from our Links page.