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Written by Lodging Editor
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 Due to water damage sustained in the recent thunderstorm, the Rogers Hotel is temporarily closed. We have learned that a drain pipe on the roof apparently became clogged and caused water to collect on the roof, which then entered the hotel. The depth of the water on the roof was about 18 inches. As information is made available to us, we will publish it as quickly possible for those wishing more information on historic accomodations in Waxahachie.
Update: We have not been able to reach anyone with the Rogers Hotel and thus do not have any new information on the status of the Hotel. In the meantime, we are receiving many emails and calls from people who had reservations or some other event planned at the Rogers. Our suggestion is, to call another local hotel for lodging. We do have a Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn which are very nice located on the 287 By-Pass. Named for the founder of Waxahachie, Emory W. Rogers, who built his log cabin home in 1847 on this site and donated the land for the Ellis County Courthouse in 1850. During the early days of the 20th century, several major league baseball teams lodged here for spring training. the Detroit Tigers in 1916-17, the Cincinnati Reds in 1919, Chicago White Sox in 1921 and the Buffalo Bison in 1948-49. The hotel was used as the bank in the movie "Places in the Heart. Famous past guests include, Ty Cobb, Bonnie and Clyde, Frank Sinatra plus a host of characters from the old west. more information |
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Written by Administrator
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 Come Join Us for the 1st Annual Spring Fling On the Block of 300 So. Rogers in beautiful Historic Downtown Waxahachie.
April 12th ( Saturday) 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
You Won't Believe the Deals to be found!
Giveaways!
Estate and Fine Jewelry
Great Bargains
Flea Market
Quilting Fabrics
Refreshments KBEC 1390 AM Live Broadcast with Berry & Coco!. Drawings for Giveaways & Gifts Certificates. ( Must be present to win)
Flea Market in Parking lot, Sidewalk Sales, Storewide Sales inside most merchant locations. Kid activities. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
SPONSORING MERCHANTS:
Old Town Village - My Fathers House - First Bloom Market Common Threads - Maxwell Jewelers
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Written by Administrator
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 Bluebonnet Trail of Texas by the 1997 State Legislature, Ennis has staked its claim as the “Official Bluebonnet City”.
The bluebonnets (Lupinus Texensis) begin blooming the last week in March in Ennis and typically reach their peak around the third week of April in the Ennis area. To highlight this breathtaking event, the Ennis Garden Club has planned “The Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival,” on April 18-20, which includes art and craft exhibitions showcasing original art work and crafts, children’s play area, food and drinks, live entertainment, wildflower seeds, bluebonnet souvenirs, and the railroad and cultural heritage museum. Admission is free to all exhibits at Pierce Park, which is located at W. Ennis Avenue, Northwest Main Street and Southwest Main Street in downtown Ennis. The festival’s new hours for 2008 are 11 am- 8 pm on Friday, April 18 and from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 19 and 20th. |
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