🌱 How did Waxahachie stay No. 1 in the state rankings?

Good morning to you Waxahachie! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Waxahachie stay No. 1 in the state rankings?

Also on today's calendar: C10's in the Park & Party on the Square and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Hot, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Hot, temps: high: 98, low: 73.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 97 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Texas AP HS football poll (9/14): Prosper, Coppell climb while Waxahachie remains No. 1 (dallasnews.com) — Waxahachie's high school football team is holding onto the No. 1 spot in the statewide AP rankings after a 44–30 win over Denton Guyer. The poll, compiled by Dave Campbell's Texas Football and the AP, tracks top programs across every classification and shows how Waxahachie stacks up against powerhouses from all over Texas.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waxahachie

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Health & Wellness Expo 2026 →
  Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane, Waxahachie

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Feed The Country Waxahachie: A Nationwide Day of Volunteering to Pack Meals →
  Chili's Grill & Bar, 998 U.S. 287, Waxahachie
• Feed The City Waxahachie: Making Meals for People In Need →
  Chili's Grill & Bar, 998 U.S. 287, Waxahachie
• 2026 C10s in the Park →
  Getzendaner Park, 400 South Grand Avenue, Waxahachie
  7:30 am
• Children's Story Time and Crafts →
  Paper Leaves Shop, 510 Water Street, Waxahachie
  10:30 am
• C10's in the Park & Party on the Square →
  Getzendaner Park, 400 S Grand Ave, Waxahachie
  5:30 pm
Friday September 25
• Adult Mental Health First Aid – Texas (Sponsors: NTBHA, Nelson University) →
  Sycamore Place, 123 Sycamore Street, Waxahachie
Saturday September 26
• Music Bingo+Plant Prizes at Sothern Roots Brewing, Waxahachie →
  421 South College Street, Waxahachie
• Plant Bingo Fundraiser →
  Ellis COUNTY Woman's Building, 407 West Jefferson Street, Waxahachie
• Plant Bingo Fundraiser - Sip • Dab • Bloom • BINGO! →
  Ellis COUNTY Woman's Building, 407 West Jefferson Street, Waxahachie
• Plant Bingo Fundraiser - Sip • Dab • Bloom • BINGO! - 11:00AM-1:00PM →
  407 West Jefferson Street, Waxahachie
• Guardianship Forum for Special-Needs Families →
  Waxahachie Bible Church, 621 Grand Ave N, Waxahachie
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I have a 17 yr old cat who has decided she doesn't want to use a litter box any more.
  I'm wondering if she might have a bladder infection but, due to her age, am afraid the vet will suggest putting her down. Just in case, I'd like to… (Nextdoor Mustang Creek)
• Moms, where are we taking our children without insurance to get their wellness checks and standard vaccines?
  My son is due for his 15 month checkup and I was quoted $569 for the visit and vaccinations. Is there somewhere cheaper I can take him? (Nextdoor The Country Meadows)

• Aramark posted a job opening for Cook in Waxahachie. Apply here.
• MOD Pizza posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew Member in Waxahachie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waxahachie here.

🗞 Nearby News

Red Oak

• Golf News – September 15, 2026 (pluggedingolf.com)
• Fort Worth-area high school football Week 4 schedule: See where teams will play (star-telegram.com)
• Texas counties have no zoning powers over data centers (dallasnews.com)

Ennis

• Don Garlits And Glenn Menard Named Texas Motorplex Legends (dragzine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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