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Blue pin wheels and banners around Ellis County spin because the county is committed to painting the town blue on behalf of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Photo courtesy Red Oak Police Department Facebook.

Blue pin wheels spin around county for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:40

ELLIS COUNTY – If you have noticed blue pin wheels and banners around Ellis County this month, it is because the county is committed to painting the town blue on behalf of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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Lynnashia Brooks recipient of Sumners $30,000 Scholarship

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Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:37

Irving – Lynnashia Brooks of Red Oak was recently awarded a $30,000 scholarship to attend Schreiner University by The Sumners Foundation of Irving, Texas.

Waxahachie Police Department received its fourth consecutive accreditation certification from the Texas Police Chiefs Association last week. Pictured are Lieutenant Mike Lewis, Chief Joe Wiser, and TPCA President Chief Will Johnson. Submitted photo.

Waxahachie PD receives fourth consecutive accreditation certification

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Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:33

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Police Department received its fourth consecutive accreditation certification from the Texas Police Chiefs Association last week. The certification was received by Waxahachie’s Police Chief Joe Wiser and Lieutenant Mike Lewis.

Mayor Sonja A. Brown

Glenn Heights joins national initiative linking movement and mental health

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Mon, 04/20/2026 - 17:14

GLENN HEIGHTS – Mayor Sonja A. Brown announced today that she is bringing a national health initiative to Glenn Heights this May, focusing on how physical activity and social connection work together to support mental health.

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Murder charges filed against 19-year-old

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:46

RED OAK – Ellis County Sheriff Deputies responded to a shooting Sunday, April 5 at 2:33 a.m. in the 200 block of Hearne Lane in Red Oak. According to the Sheriff’s office, the shooting involved an adult male victim who sustained a gunshot wound.

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Distemper reported in Waxahachie

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:32

ELLIS COUNTY – Waxahachie Animal Services reported last week there have been reports of a high rate of wildlife – foxes and raccoons – in Waxahachie that have tested positive for distemper. Distemper is a viral illness that affects certain wildlife species.

Photo by Fred Phipps / The Ellis County Press

Celebrating 74 years of Ennis Bluebonnet Trails

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:18

Ennis was designated by the 1997 State Legislature as the home of the Official Texas Bluebonnet Trail and was designated the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas. From April 1-30, Ennis showcases over 40 miles of mapped driving Bluebonnet Trails sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club.

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Family altercation ends with gunfire, arrest

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:14

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police investigated a shooting this past week. On April 5 at 7:13 p.m., North Ellis Emergency Dispatch Center received several 911 calls regarding a shooting in the 400 block of Brook Meadow Drive in Midlothian.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (April 16, 2026)

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:10

ALMA Alma is inviting everyone to attend a kickoff for early voting at the Alma Candidate Mixer on April 20 at Alma Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. BARDWELL Bardwell’s cleanup day will be April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Logo courtesy Ellis County Elections

Upcoming Election, May 2, 2026

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 14:45

Joint General and Special Elections - May 2, 2026 Elecciónes General y Especial Conjunta - 2 de Mayo de 2026 Joint Notice of Election Aviso de conjunta de elección To the registered voters in Ellis County having General and Special Elections: Para los votantes registrados del Condado de Ellis que...