McClatchey Elementary student/staff member incident under investigation

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Assistant Police Chief Scott Brown said there is not much his department can say about the ongoing investigation involving a student at McClatchey Elementary and a staff member.

CITY OF FERRIS COMMISSIONS MURAL FOR MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT COMPLEX BUILDING

FERRIS – Mike McKeogh, a Wenatchee Washington-based artist often working on editorial and advertising projects as well as large scale art installations across the US, recently finished a 30’ wide x 12’ tall mural located on the south wall of the Ferris Municipal Government Complex Building facing...

Ellis County Commissioners adding new precincts in 2026

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve changes to the voting precinct boundaries as of Jan. 1, 2026.This change is in accordance with Texas Election Code as required.

Facebook.com/cityofwilmer now offers live or archived options for residents unable to attend city council meetings

WILMER – For Wilmer residents whose schedules do not allow them to attend city council meetings, they can still stay informed by watching the monthly meetings online live or archived at Facebook.com/cityofwilmer.

Annual Youth Art Show winners announced

WAXAHACHIE – Displaying more than 500 entries, the youth of Ellis County showed their artwork and won scholarships, gift cards and ribbons. The annual Ellis County Youth Art Show was sponsored by the Ellis County Art Association, and was held at First Methodist Church in Waxahachie April 9-12.

Burglary suspect arrested after high-speed chase

ELLIS / DALLLAS  COUNTY – With the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department at the helm, nine local agencies including Italy Police, Waxahachie Police, Texas Highway Patrol, Red Oak Police, DeSoto Police and their K9 Unit, Lancaster Police and their K9 Unit, Dallas Police and their K9 Unit, and Dallas...

Doug Hunt presents check to Shriners Children’s Texas Hospital

OVILLA – The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) was recently invited to tour Shriners Children’s Texas hospital in Galveston, according to a media release. This visit acknowledged the organization’s ongoing charitable fundraising efforts over the last 24 years.

Glenn Heights welcomes new police chief

GLENN HEIGHTS – The city of Glenn Heights welcomed Dr. Glyn Horn in early March to take the role of chief of police in that city.Chief Horn brings to the role a series of diverse experiences from his years in leadership and policing.

Wilmer Mayor holds intimate ‘Grounds for Conversation’

WILMER – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta held an intimate Town Hall meeting this past weekend, “Grounds for Conversation.

Ellis County Commissioners interviewing county judge replacement candidates

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioner’s voted last week to post the County Judge’s seat this week.That seat will be coming open in the next 30 days.