Repeat domestic abuser gets 72-year sentence

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County DA’s office announced last week a jury had found Marquael Odoric Greer from Lancaster guilty of assault-family violence. He was sentenced to 72 years in prison.

Ellis County Jail again passes state inspection

WAXAHACHIE – The Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Waxahachie has once again received a perfect score during its annual state inspection. The annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards found no deficiencies, according to Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 30, 2026)

ALMA Alma’s Special City Council Meeting held Tuesday, July 28 included funding the purchase of the police vehicle approved at the July 21 regular city council meeting as well as discussing the appointing of a permanent chief of police.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (July 30, 2026)

Christian Cook and Amanda Wilkins of Midlothian, and Breanna Davis, Adam Leach and Emily Mekelburg of Waxahachie graduated from Abilene Christian University in May. Brady Riles of Midlothian was named to Mississippi State University’s spring 2026 President’s List.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (July 21 – 27)

Ortega, Jonathan, 29, felony 3, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation. Murray, Shelly, 56, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3, poss CS pg 2 >= 1g<4g Felony 3. Piercy, Anthony, 18, sex offender’s duty to register 10-yrs. Pacheco, Nicholas, 46, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.

Ellis County Republican Women mark 44 years of commitment to conservative values in county

ELLIS COUNTY – Founded in 1982, Ellis County Republican Women has served for more than four decades as a leading force for civic engagement, voter education, and Republican grassroots involvement in Ellis County.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 23, 2026)

ALMA Alma’s City Council meeting this week included a discussion of the proposed property Tax Rate for fiscal year 26-27. BARDWELL Bardwell is preparing for its official City Cleanup event scheduled for Saturday, July 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at City Hall.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (July 14 – 20)

Graciano, Kevin, 27, burglary habitation intend other felony Felony 1. Cunningham, Jacob, 38, parole violation. Lindsey, Aaron, 56, criminal trespass, parole violation. Polk, Jonathan, 37, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g, bench warrant. Peay, Cameron, 26, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.

Ellis County road construction and infrastructure dates

ELLIS COUNTY – Major state, regional, and municipal infrastructure projects are underway across Ellis County. This summer you can continue to expect driving traffic updates and lane shifts as the work continues.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 9, 2026)

ALMA Alma is having I-45 corridor zoning and expansion debates, and the city council is holding public sessions to address growing pressure from commercial developers looking to acquire acreage along the I-45 frontage roads for new logistics and industrial truck stops.