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In today's newsletter:
- How a Waxahachie nonprofit is rescuing grandparents raising grandkids
- How a Waxahachie-born songwriter is turning homesickness into viral folk
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 60 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and windy, with a high of 68 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Texas nonprofit helps grandparents who step up as parents: 11 Days of Giving (cbsnews.com) — A Waxahachie-based nonprofit, Care 365, just received a $1,000 boost from CBS Texas’ “11 Days of Giving” campaign to support grandparents raising their grandchildren. Founder Kenyatta Henderson uses the funds to help with essentials like housing and utilities, while also making sure local grandkids have gifts to open at Christmas. 
• Editor's Picks 140: Hudson Freeman, Ski Team, Girl Scout, Vienna Vienna, Queen Quail, & Telescreens! (atwoodmagazine.com) — Waxahachie-born folk artist Hudson Freeman headlines this week’s Editor’s Picks with his searching new single “If You Know Me,” shaped by a childhood that began in Waxahachie and stretched overseas. The long feature also spotlights emerging acts Ski Team, Girl Scout, Vienna Vienna, Queen Quail, and Telescreens, unpacking the stories, sounds, and emotions behind each standout track.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Connected Dallas: Stay Connected, Get Empowered!
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Keyboard Class
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Guitar Class
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Kid's Lit Club: Winter Story Time & Snowball Math (STEM Activity)
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Young Adventurer's DnD
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Girls Basketball vs Cedar Hill
LHS Coliseum
5:00 pm -
Central Commander Club And Beyblade Battle Buddies
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
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Duncanville Boys Varsity Basketball @ DeSoto
DeSoto High School , 600 Eagle Dr , DeSoto
7:30 pm -
Parkland Diabetes and Health Lecture
Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center , 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. , Dallas
11:00 am -
Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!
Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
1:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update Zoey found her way home thank goodness
Missing German Shepherd last scene vintage and Victorian in Spring Creek off of 813 very friendly has a pink collar on please call 713-515-6877 if… (Nextdoor Spring Creek) - Wishing a bright and meaningful Hanukkah to all who celebrate, observed this year December 14–22, 2025.
May the Festival of Lights in 2025 bring peace, hope, and joy to your homes and hearts. Happy Hanukkah from the City of Red Oak. (Nextdoor )
- Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Waxahachie. Apply here.
- Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Waxahachie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waxahachie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Midlothian
- Auburn soccer adds eight over winter transfer window (auburntigers.com)
- Ellis County Gears Up for 41st Annual Toy Run; Sheriff's Office Issues Traffic Alert for Midlothian, Waxahachie, and Ennis Areas (hoodline.com)
Ennis
- Ennis Police Warn of Fraudulent Invoices Mimicking City Commission, Urge Businesses to Verify Before Paying (hoodline.com)
- Plano Elf Town competes on ABC's Great Christmas Light Fight (culturemap.com)
Ferris
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