Red Oak juvenile killed crossing I-35

RED OAK – On Monday, April 28 around 9:47 p.m., dispatchers at the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch Center received a 9-1-1 call about a major accident involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian in the southbound lanes of the 400 block of South Interstate Highway 35E.

Harrison speaks out against assault on First Amendment

ELLIS COUNTY – If Texans are not careful, they’ll soon have their First Amendment rights violated.This will be compliments from the majority of those they sent to Austin to represent them.

Ellis County Animal Shelter issues go unanswered

ELLIS COUNTY – There is still no relief in sight for the animals and good Samaritans picking up the slack to ensure the absence of an animal shelter in Ellis County does not mean harm to animals and residents.

Ellzey introduces “Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act”

Washington, D.C. – In response to the nation’s escalating labor shortages particularly in critical infrastructure sectors, Representative Jake Ellzey (TX-6) will formally introduce the Apprenticeship Infrastructure Tax Credit Act of 2025 in the coming days.

Ferris ISD named Innovative District

FERRIS – Ferris Independent School District was named an Innovative District by a division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company for making significant improvements in student outcomes, creating a learning environment that enables all students to thrive, and demonstrating continuous improvement in...

Ellis County ISDs get average rating from TEA

ELLIS COUNTY – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings are out for Ellis County schools – and they aren’t great.Ratings for the ISD’s in the county are for 2023, and of the ISD’s listed below, only Midlothian and Palmer got above a C score.

Ferris responds to measles concerns

Ferris – As measles’ cases reemerge across Texas, residents in the City of Ferris have reached out with questions. City officials are reassuring the public: Ferris is prepared.

Midlothian PD K9 made safer with donated body armor

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department’s K9 officer Bear will be a little safer as he navigates his work life on the street, thanks to a recent donation.The charitable non-profit organization called Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Commissioners allow RO EDC to purchase Ellis County land

RED OAK – A certificate of resolution granting approval for a project of the Red Oak Economic Development Corporation to buy 133.5 acres of land was unanimously approved Ellis County Commissioners. The land is located within Ellis County, but outside the city limits of Red Oak.

What you need to know about upcoming Bond Elections in Ellis County

ELLIS COUNTY – The names on the ballots running in the City Council and ISD elections are not all the voters in Ellis County should be aware of in the May elections this year.