Community Profile for Waxahachie, TX
Community Profile Description
The county seat of Ellis County, Waxahachie is situated in the very heart of Texas- at the intersection of I-35 and US 287 just 25 minutes south of the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. The community offers the charm of a small town rich in history, while ofering all the benefits of close proximity to a large metropolitan city. The square is loaded with antique shops and restaurants, and the city hosts a number of festivals and events throughout the year for residents to enjoy, including the Mardi Gras Parade and Ball, Gingerbread Trail in June, Rotary Cow Creek Country Classic Bike Ride in June, Crape Myrtle Festival in July, Texas Country Reporter Festival in October and the World War II Reenactment in November which celebrates Veterans¿ Day. December offers an array of activities with the Victorian Christmas Festival, Candlelight Tour of Homes and Bethlehem Revisited.