City of Waxahachie - Official Municipal Page

04/03/2026

UPCOMING MEETINGS!! 📜 Stay in the loop and get involved by following next week’s City Council, Board, and Commission meetings.

🏛️ City Council
📅 Monday, April 6 | 🕖 7:00 p.m.
📍 Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Ln.
Meeting Rooms A & B

✈️ Mid-Way Regional Airport Joint Airport Board
📅 Thursday, April 9 | 🕖 4:00 p.m.
📍 Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Dr., Midlothian
Upstairs Common Area

Community members are encouraged to attend. 👏

🔗 For more details and to find meetings that may interest you, please visit www.waxahachie.com.

04/03/2026

WHAT'S NEW, WAXAHACHIE?!?! 🎉We’re excited to share that CityVet - Waxahachie is officially open, offering veterinary services and pet food & supplies, with grooming services coming soon!

You can find CityVet at 1995 N. Hwy 77, Suite 120, next to the new Smoothie King.

❓For questions, please contact the business directly.

💚 If you are a new business, open within the last few months, or planning to open soon, please let us know! We would love to highlight your new location here!

📧 Please email the following to [email protected]:
▪️ Your business name
▪️ Your business address
▪️ Include information that will help others find your location (Next to......)
▪️ Include a horizontal photo of the front of your business, as community members would see it from the street. Please do not include people in the photos.

04/03/2026

REMINDER!! 🐰 Non-essential City of Waxahachie offices are closed TODAY, Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday.

🚛 Residential trash service will run on its regular schedule.

For non-emergency needs on April 3, please call the Waxahachie Police Department at 469-309-4400. For emergencies, always dial 911.

Wishing everyone a safe, meaningful, and restful holiday. 💚

04/02/2026

DON'T MISS A THING!! 📰 The April 2026 community newsletter, Hachie Happenings, is now available online. It's an excellent resource for hearing from our City Manager, Ricky Boyd, and staying informed on current events.

🔗 To view the community newsletter, please visit www.waxahachie.com/newsletters.

04/02/2026

THIS WEEKEND!! ☀️ Ready for porch-sitting season? Make plans to visit the Waxahachie Farmers Market this weekend and swing by Southern Remedies for charming signs that are perfect for adding a little personality to your porch.

🗓️ Saturday, April 4 | 🕙 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 701 Howard Rd.

🔗 To view a list of vendors, please visit www.waxahachie.com/FarmersMarket

Shop local. Support Waxahachie. 💚

04/02/2026

UPDATE 6:27 p.m. The spill has been cleaned and the lane is now open.

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION!! 🚨 287 North in the area of Rex Odom (near Mid-Way Regional Airport) is down to one lane due to a diesel spill. Plan extra time and/or choose an alternate route.

04/02/2026

MAYOR ON THE MOVE!! 🚶‍♀️‍➡️We recently had the pleasure of running into Mayor Wallace at Morning Table.

If you know our mayor, you’ll agree that she is constantly on the move! We are thankful that she took a few minutes out of her day to help us understand some very important topics (ballot propositions A and B). 💚

🎥 Watch the video to hear more!

Mayor on the Move April 2026

04/02/2026

REMINDER!! 📣 Texas will conduct a statewide test of emergency alert systems TODAY, Thursday, April 2, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

The City of Waxahachie will activate its emergency notification system during this time. You may receive a test alert on your phone during the test.

👉 Because multiple jurisdictions may participate, you could receive more than one test alert during the testing window.

‼️This is only a test. No emergency action is required.

📧 For questions about this test, please contact the Emergency Management Department at [email protected].

04/01/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE!! 📣 While the City of Waxahachie does its very best to keep expenses low, industry rates do require an increase at times. Customers will see an adjustment to the amount they pay for solid waste and recycling collection, hauling, and disposal.

The monthly garbage rate will change from $13.86 to $14.97, representing an increase of $1.11. There will also be commensurate adjustments in all other services. This rate goes into effect today, April 1, 2026. Customers may notice the increase on their May bill.

📞 For questions, please call Utility Billing at 469-309-4170.

04/01/2026

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT!! 🚛Last week, our Streets Department had a great time participating in Career Day at Felty Elementary! Students had the opportunity to get up close with our trucks and learn about how each one helps keep our community running smoothly.

A big thank you to the Felty Elementary staff for inviting us out. We loved spending the day with your students! 💚

📸 To view additional photos, please visit www.Waxahachie.com/Photos

04/01/2026

Splash Pad season is early this year! 💦😍 All City of Waxahachie splash pads will be opening this Friday! Check out the details below! 👇

04/01/2026

SIREN TESTING!! 🚨 The City of Waxahachie will test our Outdoor Warning System today at 1:00 p.m. This is only a test. During this time, the sirens may sound multiple times. These tests occur routinely on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. and typically last approximately 30 seconds. The locations of the 22 sirens are as follows:

• Bullard Heights
• Spring Park
• Crystal Cove (formerly Hunter Pass)
• Penn Park
• Marvin Elementary
• Chapman Park
• Finley Junior High
• Waxahachie Sports Complex
• Nelson University at Highland Street
• Shackelford Elementary (Butcher Road)
• Johnston Boulevard
• YMCA
• Saddlebrook Estates
• Settlers Glen
• Waxahachie High School
• Waxahachie Dog Park
• Waxahachie Civic Center
• Waxahachie Senior Center
• North Grove
• Fire Station 4
• Clift Elementary
• James Hardie

📞 For more information, please contact Emergency Management at 469-309-4417.