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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (March 12, 2026)
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BARDWELL
Bardwell’s cleanup day will be April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Wed, 03/11/2026 - 16:55
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Primary Republican winners and May 26 Runoffs
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ELLIS COUNTY – With several upsets and some regrets as to the winners in the Republican primaries last week, four races will require voters to return to the polls on May 26 for a runoff to fill the GOP seats in the November election.
Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:04
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The 10 GOP survey propositions passed as priorities in 2027 Texas legislative session
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Republican Party of Texas’ 10 GOP propositions easily passed setting the stage as possibly priorities for the 2027 legislative session as determined at the Republican Party of Texas convention in June 2026.
Mon, 03/09/2026 - 13:58
Damion DeLeon Aumada, Guadalupe Alvarado, Jose Mioes Alvarado and Miguel Angel Lopez.
5 arrested after shooting at police
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MIDLOTHIAN – Shots were fired at deputies Thursday as they pursued a vehicle with five people inside.
The pursuit through Ellis and Tarrant counties ended in Fort Worth that morning.
An Ellis County deputy witnessed a person in a vehicle shooting at 3:22 a.m.
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:16
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March 3, 2026 Ellis County Joint Primary Election Results
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REPUBLICAN PARTY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS:
www.livevoterturnout.com/ENR/ellistxenr/4/en/Index_4.html
DEMOCRATIC PARTY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS:
www.livevoterturnout.com/ENR/ellistxenr/5/en/Index_5.html
PRELIMINARY ELECTION RECONCILIATION – UNOFFICIAL TOTALS:
www.elliscountytx.
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:16
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Ellis County Commissioner/County Judge candidate Lane Grayson says alleged falsified campaign statement incorrect
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ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Commissioner, Pct. 2 Lane Grayson, who is currently on the ballot running for Ellis County Judge, was found this week to have falsified a financial statement regarding his campaign funds.
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:16
Jeremy Carter
Midlothian PD arrest Dallas Police Lieutenant a second time for DWI
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MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police arrested Dallas PD Lieutenant Jeremy Carter a second time last week for allegedly driving while intoxicated in the city. Carter is still on administrative leave from his job due to a DWI arrest that took place in Midlothian this past Christmas Eve.
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:16
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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (March 5, 2026)
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ALMAAt February’s Alma City Council meeting items discussed included an update on the Municipal Judge position, discussion to perform background checks for employees’ handling sensitive information, and the possible implementation and costs of a digital time clock or alternative time keeping...
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:11
The Link Letter which flooded mail boxes this past week highlights a voting guide with a pre-marked sample ballot, but it is no more than a pay-to-play according to Ellis County residents who are paying attention.
‘Link Letter’ creates pay-to-play faux ballot; Ellis County voters/candidates concerned
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ELLIS COUNTY – There has been much discussion regarding The Link Letter over the last few weeks as early voting has gotten underway.The Link Letter highlights a voting guide, but it is no more than a pay-to-play according to Ellis County residents who are paying attention.
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:15
Ground was broken last week for Midlothian Fire Department Station No. 4, located at 4021 Shady Grove Road. Submitted photo.
Midlothian Fire Department breaks ground on Station No. 4
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MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Fire Department broke ground last week on its latest addition, Station No. 4 with elected officials or representatives for politicians in attendance alongside Midlothian leaders and residents.Midlothian Fire Department Station No.
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:06
