Weckmueller-Behringer named Ennis City Manager

ENNIS – The City of Ennis voted unanimously to offer the Ennis City Manager position to Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer Saturday in a special held meeting.

Midlothian shooting/homicide investigation continues

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police are asking the public for their help with the apprehension of the individual who fatally shot 25-year-old Choyce Redmon of Midlothian on the evening of March 5.The incident occurred at 8:56 p.m., in the 500 block of Chelsea Drive.

10th grade English teacher resigns over transgender debate

RED OAK – A 10th grade transgender high school English teacher, Zachary Sandri, resigned from his position with the Red Oak ISD last week. His resignation was the result of questions being raised regarding a social media post in which he said he feels “gender euphoria” when students call him “ma’am.

Ellis County Sheriff’s Dept. breaks up Ferris cockfighting ring

INDIA – Ellis County Sheriff’s Department broke up a major cockfighting ring in the 700 block of E. India in Ellis County near the City of Ferris.According to the Sheriff’s Department, there were 16 citations made at the location with no arrests and no towed vehicles from the location.

Commissioners discuss new county judge as Little moves to NCTCOG

ELLIS COUNTY – An item on Tuesday’s Ellis County Commissioner’s Court agenda tasked the commissioners with an action to request applications and recommendations for the appointment of a new county judge.Ellis County Judge Todd Little will be stepping down from the seat within the next 30 days.

State Rep. Harrison demands UT shutter Gender Studies Dept. after ‘Transgender Conference’

AUSTIN – After attending a “transgender conference” at the University of Texas at Austin, State Rep. Brian Harrison is demanding an end to the school’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department.

City of Wilmer proclamation honoring the life of Frank Deanie Petta (July 30, 1944 – March 4, 2025)

WILMER – On Thursday, March 20, Mayor Pro Tem Nelon, City Council, and City Staff gathered to present Mayor Sheila Petta with a proclamation honoring the life of her beloved husband, Frank Deanie Petta (July 30, 1944 – March 4, 2025).

Ferris DPS responds to I-45 crisis involving mental health emergency and multi-vehicle accident

FERRIS – On the afternoon of March 25, 2025, Ferris Department of Public Safety officers responded to a critical incident on Interstate 45 near Exit 265 area involving a male individual experiencing an apparent mental health crisis.

Undocumented Mexican National arrested after firing more than 30 Rounds in Ferris

Ferris – At 2:40 a.m. on March 23, officers with the Ferris Department of Public Safety and the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call placed by a male subject claiming people were trying to kill him, and that his entire family had already been murdered.

Notice of election for ESD No.12 approved by court

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously on a resolution to approve the notice of election for the Ellis County Emergency Service District No. 12.The election will be held on May 3. ESD No. 12 encompasses both Milford and Italy county as well as the City of Milford.