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Ellis County is a wonderful county to live and work in. It possesses a rich history from its early plantations society, to early industries, to its world famous architecture. ShoppingEllisCounty.com will endeavor to publish entertaining and interesting infortmation, items and news about local county citizens. And too encourage Ellis County inhabitants to patronize our many fine county businesses. We wholehearted support " Shop Ellis County first"!  The Rogers Hotel Damaged
Due to water damage sustained in the recent thunderstorm, the Rogers Hotel is temporarily closed. We have learned that a drain pipe on the roof apparently became clogged and caused water to collect on the roof which then entered the hotel. The depth of the water on the roof was about 18 inches. Full Story
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Volunteers needed to supervise children and teens During day-long “Super Saturday” fun activities!Presbyterian Children's Homes & Services Is recruiting Volunteers. More information
 A Passion for Plants
Having a passion in life and being able to share that passion with others is a wonderful thing. "One of my greatest joys is being able to help others know and appreciate all the wonderful things that grow on God's earth," she says, when trying to explain her love affair with plants.
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 An Iris Fantasy If you are an Iris fan in Waxahachie, you had a treat in store Saturday April 20th at the home of David Smith. Four years ago Mr. Smith started an Iris garden in an area in his yard he had been undecided as to what he might do with it as far as landscaping. 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. Full Story |  Bow-Wow! Barbers
is a Winner!
By Kathryn E. Eriksen Waxahachie Journal is excited to welcome our newest advertiser – Bow-Wow! Barbers. Tucked away at 1300 W. Main Street, Suite 104. Bow-Wow! Barbers is a full service grooming facility Full Story |  The Valentines
A Family with a Heart
Dorothy Valentine Hadley passed away on February 23, 2008. She was brought back to her hometown of Waxahachie to be buried in the family plot. Relatives from all over the United States came to pay their respects. And they contacted me. My connection to the Valentine family is not through a person, but a place. Full Story | 
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