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Waxahachie Journal
Your local and regional online eMagazine
July 2009
| Greatest Generation |
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Meals-on-Wheels client, Kenneth Bryant of Waxahachie, will be the first to tell you, he’s no hero, though he served his country not only at Okinawa during World War II, but he didn’t hesitate when his country needed him again during the Korean conflict.
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| Texas Theater Rocks |
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Don’t know what to do on the weekend for unique, family entertainment? And you refuse to drive to Dallas? Not to worry, the Texas Theater in Downtown Waxahachie can meet your desire to see live entertainment in a historic setting!
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| Calling all Artists |
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New venue for local painters established - A unique opportunity for local artists is offered at Ennis Art and Custom Framing. Artists in pastels, watercolor and other mediums are invited to demonstrate their work at the business’ new facility, located at 1104 W. Ennis Ave.
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| You Scream, I Scream |
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Last night was a pivotal event in my daughter’s life. She went to the Jonas Brothers Concert and screamed her heart out. My husband took her as part of her birthday present and he enjoyed the spectacle almost as much as she did (almost).
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| Canterbury Class |
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Canterbury Class of 2009 College Bound!!! - When the members of the Class of 2009 from The Canterbury Episcopal School walked across the stage on May 22nd to receive their high school diplomas, they were well on their way to colleges and universities across the nation.
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| 7 Don'ts After a Meal |
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7 Don'ts After a Meal - Number 1. Don't smoke - Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher).
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| Showbiz Cinema Rocked Last Night |
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Wednesday nights have become our family movie night. It helps break up the week and we can enjoy all the great movies that have been recently released for the summer. The wonderful multi-plex theater that recently opened, ShowBiz Cinema, is just around the corner from our house. Convenient location + new theater + summer = Family Movie Night.
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| Summer Reading Programs |
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The Ennis Public Library is gearing up for fun this summer with reading programs for children of all ages.
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| Lightning |
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Donna Seeds happened to be out a few days ago during a thunderstorm which was passing over Waxahachie.
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| Artist Goes Wild |
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Dayle Dodwell, a commercially trained artist and illustrator, has struck out on her own. Her vibrant watercolors of butterflys, children and kites capture the eye and the imagination.
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| Meals-on-Wheels |
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The Dedication of a Volunteers - "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" If a kettle whistles on the stove and the elderly woman who lives in the home forgets she lit the fire beneath it, is the water still boiling? If day time television drones endlessly while that same senior dozes in her recliner, is the program still relevant?
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| The Texas Theater |
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Did you know that during the late 1930’s through WWII, there were three movie theaters in downtown Waxahachie?
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| Classical Guitarist Stacy Arnold |
 | Date: Sat. July 18th Time: 7pm Location: St. Paul Episcopal Church (Waxahachie,Tx.) Cost: free to the public Church website: www.stpaulwaxahachie.org
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| WJ Video Gallery |
 | Waxahachie Journal Video Gallery - Do you have a video you would like to share? You can now upload MPEG, WMV or youtube video. Go to Video Gallery
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| 4th Annual Oktoberfest |
 | The Lancaster Historical Society presents the 2009 4th Annual Oktoberfest. German food, live German music, German dancers, food and arts and crafts. October 9th Patron Party 6:00 to 9:00 PM - $40.00 per person. Live German music (Brats, Potato Salad and Red Cabbage and Root Beer on Tap)
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| Ellis County Children’s Theater |
 | Ellis County Children’s Theater is beginning its’ 2nd season offering creative summer activities for children.
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| New Book on Ennis |
 | Ennis History Recalled in New BookLocal authors present stunning collection of antique images in new title
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| Sell Your Vehicle FREE |
 | Do you have a car, truck, pickup, a piece of farm equipment to SELL? You can list your your vehicle for sale, buy or trade on www.ShoppingEllisCounty.com FREE Ellis County Classified.
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| Bristol Mystery House |
 | Our Ellis County reporters were out and about when they found themselves in Bristol, Texas , a small town in northeastern Ellis County. On one of the back streets they came upon a magnificient old home with a fascinating old garage and barn.
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| Waxahachie Mystery House |
Wanna Be A Historical Detective? Its FUN We recently received a letter from one of our readers in Georgia letting us know her family was originally from Waxahachie. Along with the letter she sent a photo of her family's home which she says was located
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| Great Art Online |
 | I have ordered several prints from Art.com and have been very satisfied with every aspect of their service. They have millions of prints and original art pieces to browse through. After selecting a piece, you can look at it with a background the color of your wall, choose a frame from the many choices available and see what it will look like framed. Every piece I have ordered has been expertly framed, well-packaged for shipping and is sent quickly. And, they keep you apprised o ...
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