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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Waxahachie, Texas with AmericanTowns Waxahachie Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Ellis County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Waxahachie organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Waxahachie is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when...

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Weekend Activities in and around Waxahachie

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Waxahachie area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Waxahachie in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Texas  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

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An Invitation to our Waxahachie Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Waxahachie, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Texas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Texas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

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Be A Part Of The W!

Purchase an engraved brick for the person that has everything or for your family this holiday season. The Education Foundation for WISD has been given a special opportunity to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Waxahachie Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Waxahachie Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Waxahachie elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all...

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Ellis County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Ellis County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Ellis County Texas area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Texas TX

Texas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Texas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Waxahachie and across the country. With...

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Find Texas Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Texas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Texas TX

We have the best Texas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Texas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

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Back to School for Waxahachie - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Waxahachie! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

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Summer Balloon Classic And Airfest - An Avitation Extravaganza

An AVIATION EXTRAVAGANZA featuring:HOT AIR BALLOON LAUNCHES - magnificent, colorful hot air balloons that only the mind could imagine!  Enjoy the balloons as they take to the...

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Free Men's Health Event

Better Man, Better YouJoin us for It's A Guy Thing, a FREE health event exclusively for men. Bring your father, brother or friends and get your health in check. The event is...

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Make a difference in Waxahachie! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Waxahachie area and around...

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Business Department Offers Management Information Systems

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – March, 29, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Business Department will offer a Management Information Systems (MIS)...

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Lady Lions Basketball Ministers at Pregnancy Center

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – March 25, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Lady Lions basketball team had the opportunity to minister at Heartline Pregnancy...

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English Professor Launches Poetry Open Mic Night

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – March 22, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) English Professor Amy George partners with Zula’s Coffee House to launch...

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SAGU Counseling Services Hosts "Engaged Seminar"

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – March 21, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) will host its annual “Engaged Seminar" March 22, 23, and 24. Speakers...

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SAGU Career Services Host Etiquette Dinner

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – March 17, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Career Services and Aramark food services hosted a career etiquette dinner on...

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Fall 2010 President's and Dean's Lists

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Every semester, the Registrar recognizes students for exemplary academic achievement by publishing the President’s and Dean’s Lists. The President’s List...

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Mardi Gras 2011!

8th Annual Downtown Waxahachie Mardi Gras on the Square CelebrationThe College Street Pub will present the 8th Annual Mardi Gras on the Square Celebration. The Event will kick off...

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Communication Arts Department Presents “1984"

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – March 1, 2011 – The Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Communication Arts department performs George Orwell’s “1984” this Thursday, March...

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SAGU History Department Hosts "Behind the Lines" Seminar

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – February 25, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) History Department will host “Behind the Lines: Combat and Culture...

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SAGU Participates in Joint AG School Prayer

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – February 24, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) joined 18 other Assemblies of God colleges in prayer on Tuesday, February 1,...

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SAGU Professor Provides Expert Field Study of Holy Land

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – February 22, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) professor Darren Daugherty, Ph.D., will join AG National Youth Director Jay...

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SAGU Sets 9th Consecutive Semester Record

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – February 17, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) reached its fifth consecutive record spring enrollment, on the heels of its...

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SAGU Launches SAGU.tv Streaming Service

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

Waxahachie, TX – February 8, 2011 – In December, Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) debuted its new SAGU.tv (www.sagu.tv) streaming service. The resource...

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SAGU Closed Wednesday, Feb. 9, Due to Inclement Weather

from:Southwestern Assemblies Of God University

SAGU is closed Wednesday, February 9, due to inclement weather.

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Ellis County, TX

Waxahachie Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Ellis County, TX. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

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Share The Love Gala 2011

Dinner and Auction benefiting CASA of Ellis County Special Award presentation to Judge Bob Carroll Please join us for dinner, Dancing, Wine, Roses, Chocolate and Shopping ...

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AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for Patients

Leslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery Plans

The dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning Volunteer

Over the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in Homes

Teresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to Camp

Steve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place...

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