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Doves Nest

Restaurant of the Week

  The Dove's Nest  Just a hop off the historic town square in downtown Waxahachie, The Dove's Nest offers an eclectic mix of soups, salads and entrees prepared with a new American flair in understated French country surroundings.  Chef Andrew Burch and wife, Cindy Burch, welcome you.  Enjoy a delicious lunch and browse Marilyn's Antiques and Gifts.

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  • grayhoundMemoirs of Greyhound Bus Driver - Grady Hall Morgan grew up on a farm near Forreston, Texas during the 1930's  and this is where his story begins.  Being brought up on a farm, he learned  at an early age the only way to enjoy a cotton field was from a great distance.  He made up his mind that he was not going to be a farm boy any longer than necessary. Read more...
  • otvThe Old Town Village Antique's -This building for over 50 years was the J.C. Penny's Store. Today it is the only three story antique mall in downtown Waxahachie. Inside The Old Town Antique Mall,  there are three floors  full of  the unusual, the unique, the one-of-a-kind item and more just waiting to be discovered. 

     

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  • cfReview The Catfish Plantation - When the Catfish Plantation Restaurant in Waxahachie, Texas is mentioned, the first thing people usually ask is "that's the haunted restaurant, isn't it?"  Yes, it is.  It is known far and wide in that realm. However, we locals know they have the best catfish around. 
     

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  • lizVintage Life Magazines Found - This is great news for all you magazine collectors.  Several weeks back we discovered a box in a local attic that contained a nice collection of Life Magazines. These magazine issues date from 1943 to 1949. There was even a November 1978 issue which featured Micky Mouse. Purchase Magazine Read more...
Welcome
Written by Downtown Reporter   

Court houseWelcome to Waxahachie Texas - The Downtown Square in Waxahachie, with its charming turn-of-the-century architecture and friendly people, is truly a  time capsule  of an era long since past.  One can easily take a step back, for just a little while,  to a place and time when values were a little clearer and life a little simpler.   Waxahachie offers the visitor this opportunity to use their imagination to go back to another era such as turn of the century  1905, or perhaps the roaring 1920's by just walking the downtown square.  Your imagination is your only limitation!

Before the turn of the Century and well into the 20's, the town of Waxahachie and Ellis County were among the most wealthy and influential areas in Texas.  Cotton was KING. The rich dark earth of the black land region of Texas produced tremendous crops of cotton which led to the growth of all sorts of assorted industry and commerce for the area.With this newfound wealth, many of the businessmen, farmers, bankers and industrialists during this time built large beautiful homes for their families.  Many beautiful public buildings were constructed in the city as well.If it's shopping or antiques you are looking for, the Downtown Square is home to many unique gifts and antique shops and fine restaurants just waiting to be discovered and explored!   We love Waxahachie and know you will too!   The Court House


 D o w n t o w n  A f t e r   C h r i s t m a s   S A L E S

  • Fit for A Princess - After Christmas Sale is going on right now. If you are looking for a prom dress or bridal gown now is the time to buy!
  • Buffalo Creek Cowgirls - 107 South College St - After Christmas Sale - Carol has a 50% off rack and 75% off rack with tremendious savings.  
  • My Father's House  - 308 S. Rogers - Clearance Sale on Select Furniture 65% off!
  • Old Town Village Antiques and Uniques  - 307 S. Rogers - Clearance Sale on General Merchandise and Christmas items SAVE 20 to 50%
  • Cozy Cottage - 107 S College St - Christmas Clearance Sales all Christmas items 50% off. All clothing 20% off.
These are the Stores Clearanace Sales that we know of currently. If you have a sale going now or up coming you may email the information to the downtown reporter  email

 

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