Ellis County

Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Increasing Homestead Exemption for seniors not a win for local ISDs

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Tue, 02/18/2025 - 17:10

MIDLOTHIAN – Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement on the unanimous passing of SB 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 to increase the Homestead Exemption to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors.Texas Sen. Paul Bettencourt, (R-Houston) said, “I have been fighting to reduce property taxes...

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Commissioners approve creation of additional criminal court

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:35

ELLIS COUNTY – A resolution passed unanimously to support the creation of an additional district court in Ellis County.Ellis County was recently named the eighth fastest growing county in the United States, with a projected population in 2025 at 240,000 residents – and by 2050, an estimated...

As of April 15, 2025, animals will not be taken to the SPCA of Texas. Ellis County has been paying the SPCA of Texas $9,085 a month for the partnership.

SPCA of Texas terminates agreement with Ellis County, facility to shut down

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:26

WAXAHACHIE – At an Ellis County Commissioners Court meeting in late January, an item on the agenda was an action to amend the Ellis County Animal Control Ordinance.The amendment was regarding the notification of termination of Ellis County by the SPCA of Texas.An employee from the Ellis County...