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The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX

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Costumes galore – Waxahachie

Downtown Waxahachie is always super busy and super scary during its Spooktacular Trick or Treat event and this year was no exception. Hundreds of kids dressed up as everything from princesses to superheroes, Minecraft Creepers to vampires, along with their…

The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX

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A heartfelt 'Thank You'

In honor of National First Responders Day, the city of Waxahachie extended its heartfelt thanks to the Waxahachie Police, Fire-Rescue and Dispatch departments.

Victoria Advocate · Arlington, TX

Nearby: Arlington, TX

Lady Flyers pitcher Meismer signs with UT Arlington

Victoria-St. Joseph standout softball pitcher Shayne Meismer officially signed her National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. The signing was held inside the Flyer Dome on the St. Joseph campus in front of friends, family, and classmates. Meismer will continue her career at the Division 1 level with the University of Texas at Arlington next season. She capped off a remarkable high school career as a key player that helped the Lady Flyers win a state championship in two of the last three years. In this year’s 10-1 championship clinching win over the Midland Christian Lady Mustangs at Allen Saxe Field in Arlington, Meismer pitched a complete game and allowed one earned run on five hits, struck out five and walked two. Meismer joined St. Joseph teammates Valery Villareal, Ava Martinez, and Jazmyn Gamez as All-Tournament Team performers. Additional accolades for Meismer include a First Team All-State selection, First Team All-District, Academic All-State, and team MVP.

The Salem News · Dallas, TX

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Fort Leonard Wood community celebrates Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport expansion

Under joint celebration by Fort Leonard Wood and its neighboring communities, the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport officially unveiled its new 9,000-square-foot terminal Nov. 4, 2026. Featuring a 50-passenger capacity, the expanded facility stands as a testament to regional partnership and modernized travel, according to officials. Brig. Gen. Alexander Lovasz, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, said the Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport at Forney Army Airfield is one of 21 joint-use airfields throughout the Department of War. “The Army appreciates the long-standing partnership we have between the installation and our respective communities,” Lovasz said. “Last year alone this airfield serviced almost 11,000 people.

The Catalyst · Dallas, TX

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Colorado College Alumna Dr. Jennifer Shuford Resigns as CDC Deputy Director After Six Months

Last week, Dr. Jennifer Shuford ‘95 announced she would resign as deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Nov. 12, just six months after she began in June. Shuford studied chemistry at Colorado College as a Barnes Scholar, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1995. Outside of class, she played bass in the CC Orchestra. The Otis A. Barnes Scholarship is a full-tuition merit award for students studying chemistry and biochemistry. CC awards two Barnes scholarships annually, funding “talented and passionate” students in their studies for all four years. In a statement to The Washington Post about her resignation, Shuford said she is leaving to spend more time with family and did not reference policy conflicts as a reason for her departure. “I am so thankful to President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for giving me the opportunity to help lead CDC,” Shuford said.

The Atoka County Times · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Singing Men and Women of Texas to Present 'One Day' Concert in Fort Worth

The Singing Men of Texas and The Singing Women of Texas will unite for a joint choral performance of "One Day" on Saturday, Nov. 21, at MacGorman Chapel. The concert will be presented under the direction of composer and conductor John Bolin. The event brings together two long-standing statewide vocal ensembles: The Singing Men of Texas, established in 1975, and The Singing Women of Texas, founded in 1994. The performance begins at 2 p.m. at MacGorman Chapel, located on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at 2001 W. Seminary Dr. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.