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Special Sunflower Tour June 18

Special Sunflower Tour June 18

A Sunflower Crops Tour on will be held Tuesday, June 18 at 9 a.m. Registration will be at Beakley Headquarters in Bardwell (Bozek Lane/Waxahachie Creek ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:05:00
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Sheriff Johnny Brown swears in Deputy

Ellis County Sheriff Johnny Brown recently swore in Steven L. McKinney as a Deputy Sheriff. McKinney has held a Peace Officer license since April 1976. ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:04:00

Wilmer mayor still eligible to hold office

Lindsey JuarezThe Ellis County Press WILMER – Though the mayor of Wilmer has accepted a contract job in Houston and has leased an apartment, he is ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:03:00

Fireworks erupt during public comment Commissioners' Court

WAXAHACHIE – Fireworks erupted during public comment at the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Monday, June 10, when Dave Vance, an announced candidate for ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:03:00

McClure wins Midlothian run-off election by 59.4%

Lindsey JuarezThe Ellis County Press MIDLOTHIAN – Jimmie Lou McClure won Saturday’s run-off election, becoming Midlothian’s new councilwoman for Place 3. McClure beat candidate Wayne Nance with ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:02:00

Suspicious vehicle being investigated

Waxahachie – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspicious vehicle call that occurred Wednesday, June 5, in the area of Becky Lane and ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/14/2013 14:00:00

Graduation 2013

Graduation 2013

Click the images to the right to view the gallery.   You can also download a higer resoltion pdf here (64.1 MB). ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/07/2013 13:10:00

Submitted Photo: SCORPION DEATH – A 46-year-old Gun Barrel City man, Wayne (Bigger Wayne) Nussdied Tuesday, May 28, when the motorcycle he was riding struck a stray cow on FM 780.

Stray cow cause of motorcylists death

ELLIS COUNTY – A 46-year-old Gun Barrel City man died Tuesday, May 28, when the motorcycle he was riding struck a stray cow on FM ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/07/2013 13:09:00

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DEDICATION CEREMONY

Brian Anderson, right, Ferris Downtown Association president dedicates a Firefighter Memorial Bench Monday, May 27. With him are Ferris Firefighters Jason Birdwell, Eduardo Garcia and ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/07/2013 13:08:00

Wilmer mayor urged to step down

WILMER -  The political leader of Wilmer has not been living in the city limits full-time for seven months.  Wilmer Mayor Hector Casarez moved to Houston ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/07/2013 13:07:00

Ethics Commission takes no action on complaint

The Texas Ethics Commission responded to Wayne Nance’s electoral ethics complaint saying it had no jurisdiction over the subject. The Texas Ethics Commission suggested Nance contact ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/07/2013 13:06:00

Commissioners court honors Italy athlete

WAXAHACHIE  - Ellis County Commissioners kicked off Monday, May 28 afternoon’s meeting with a salute to the accomplishments of Kortnei Johnson, an Italy High School ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/07/2013 13:05:00

5th homicide suspect returned to Ellis County

Waxahachie – The fifth male suspect wanted in connection with an April 6,  homicide in Ellis County is now in custody at Wayne McCollum Detention ... Full story

Last Updated: 06/07/2013 13:03:00

Memorial Day Celebrations

Memorial Day Celebrations

Ellis County residents celebrated Memorial Day with the rest of the nation Monday as an important day in America. It’s a day to give thanks, ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/31/2013 14:33:00

Candidate's sign stirs controversy

Candidate's sign stirs controversy

Lindsey JuarezThe Ellis County Press MIDLOTHIAN – Surrounded by pink ribbons and jewelry, a sign sits in the window of Gigi’s Tre Chic accessories shop in ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/31/2013 14:30:00

Man with a gun reported . . .

Man with a gun reported . . .

POLICE RESPONSE – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday morning, May 26, to the 100 block of Henry Lane in response to a report ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/31/2013 14:29:00

Ellis County tax valuations up from 2012

Lindsey JuarezThe Ellis County Press Ellis County property tax valuations this year are up about three percent from 2012, according to preliminary values.  However, not all entities ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/31/2013 14:24:00

BSW Scholars Luncheon honors 11 local students

DESOTO – The Best Southwest Partnership announces its first Best Southwest Scholars Luncheon on May 30, at 11:30 a.m. at the MCM Grande Hotel, 1515 ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/31/2013 14:19:00

A Reported 50 Ennis Businesses and dozens of homes sustained heavy damage from a tornado touching down Wednesday night, May 15.

Business US 287 traffic detoured for storm response damage; Forces closures for downtown Ennis building inspections and repairs

ENNIS – Business US 287 traffic is being detoured for at least four weeks so that crews can conduct inspections and repairs of damaged buildings ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/24/2013 14:32:00

LOOP 9 PROJECT

LOOP 9 PROJECT

Several hundred area residents  reviewed the Loop 9 project plan to connect US 67 with I-35 with I-45 and finally I-20 within the Dallas, Ellis ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/24/2013 14:31:00

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