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Ennis Bluebonnet Festival 2013

Enjoying the Ennis Bluebonnet Festival and Trail on Saturday, April 20 were siblings: Kaley, Abigail, Charles, Tristin and Jonathan Herring. ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/26/2013 13:00:00

Ferris man faces charges

Waxahachie – A 45-year-old Ferris man is in custody on three charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 45. An Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/26/2013 12:59:00

Man, woman arrested

WAXAHACHIE – A Ferris woman and Dallas man were arrested by Waxahachie Police on Saturday, April 13 about 1 a.m. for numerous violations, including drugs. Officer ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/26/2013 12:57:00

Traffic controls draw split opinions at court

WAXAHACHIE – A well attended public hearing during Monday afternoon’s meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court was split with opinions of traffic controls along ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/26/2013 12:56:00

Saturday local drug take back part of national initiative

On Saturday, April 27, the Drug Enforcement Administration will coordinate a collaborative effort with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office; Waxahachie, Ennis and Ennis ISD Police ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/26/2013 12:55:00

BUILDING FOR YOU FUTURE

Campus building improvement is underway at Navarro College in Waxahachie. Construction crews can be seen working on part of the new building. ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/26/2013 12:54:00

Baylor turns dirt in the rain...

WAXAHACHIE - Baylor Hospital in Waxahachie will open a 299,000 square foot facility on its new 52-acre campus in November 2014, hospital officials announced Wednesday, ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/17/2013 22:59:00

6 arrests made in recent homicide

ELLIS COUNTY – Six people have been arrested in the death of a man found on the street on April 6 in the rural section ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/17/2013 22:57:00

(BILL HARRIS / The Ellis County Press) FERRIS EARTH DAY CLEANUP - Members of Grace Church of Ovilla joined in of the Mutz Park cleanup Saturday, April 13. Pastor David Campbell, left, with Deacon Rodney Symes, were joined by 8-year-old daughter Mary Alic

Ferris teacher seeking votes

FERRIS – Jamie Gutherie, a fifth grade teacher at Ferris Intermediate School is one of 10 finalists for the Project Green Eco-Educators Award. The award program ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/17/2013 22:55:00

Texas Native Grasses

A pioneer in using and preserving Texas Native Grasses will be the featured speaker during the April 22 meeting of the Indian Trail chapter of ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/17/2013 22:53:00

Submitted artwork: The New Baylor Medical Center of Waxahachie will feature a cancer treatment center and labor and delivery ward in its new 299,000-square foot facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2014. Officials held a ground breaking on April 1

Baylor Hospital breaks ground for $175.5 million hospital

WAXAHACHIE – Baylor Waxahachie is expanding. Officials with the Baylor Health Care System held a ground breaking for its new $175.5 million hospital on Wednesday ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/12/2013 15:21:00

Commissioners hold 20 minute meeting

Waxahachie – Ellis County Commissioners concluded their business on the scant side of 20 minutes on Monday, April 8, their first of two meetings for ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/12/2013 15:15:00

Homicide under investigation

Waxahachie – Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched at 8:59 p.m. April 6 to the 600 block of Edmondson Road in Waxahachie after a motorist ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/12/2013 15:14:00

Submitted photo: Blue pinwheels mark the nearly 278 children interviewed at The Gingerbread House during the 2012 fiscal year. April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month.

April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month

WAXAHACHIE – Millions of children across America are abused annually. Ellis County unfortunately is not immune. So, Texas Children’s Advocacy Centers across North Texas joined together ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/12/2013 15:12:00

Denny's Restaurant coming to Wilmer

WILMER – A new sit-down full service national chain restaurant will open in Wilmer by early summer. Denny’s Restaurant, will be located on Interstate 45 frontage ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/12/2013 15:09:00

DIANA BUCKLEY: VIEWING 9/11 HISTORY – Four-year-old Connor Austin of Waxahachie, son of Melissa Austin-Nogic, examines Rescue Truck Four, which sat directly in front of the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, traveled to Waxahachie Fire Station No. 2 on Wedne

9/11 'Rescue Truck Four' traveled to Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – The terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 rocked America to its core. The Twin Towers in New York City become a rallying cry as ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/05/2013 13:49:00

More than 500 Students participated in the 24th annual Ellis County Youth Expo held in March.

700 entries shown at 24th annual Ellis County Youth Expo

SHERRY LONG The Ellis County Press WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Expo Center came alive the last week of March for the 24th annual Ellis County Youth ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/05/2013 13:42:00

80 golfers compete in 'Hope For The Cure'

LANCASTER - Nearly 100 people shot a few balls Saturday to bring joy to young people suffering from cancer. At its inaugural golf tournament, Hunt for ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/05/2013 13:41:00

Earth Day April 13: Start a herb garden and save money

Ervin and Janette Buba2012 Ellis County Master Gardeners and Ferris Residents Starting a herb garden will not only save you money if your cooking with a lot ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/05/2013 13:40:00

Ferris ISD is recognizes H.E.R.O. winners

Ferris ISD is proud to recognize H.E.R.O. winners for the month of February. H.E.R.O. stands for Helping Encourage Respect for Others. These students exemplify the ... Full story

Last Updated: 04/05/2013 13:33:00

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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

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