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Albert Lawrence

Albert Lawrence

Waxahachie mourns death of Deputy City Manager Albert Lawrence

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Wed, 07/22/2026 - 16:51
  WAXAHACHIE – It is not everyone who makes an impact on a city the way Waxahachie’s Deputy City Manager Albert Lawrence did. Lawrence died July 10, leaving what the city remarked was a “Legacy of service, dedication, and leadership which will forever remain a cornerstone of our community.
Photo courtesy Freepik

Photo courtesy Freepik

Dallas man arrested after high-speed vehicle foot pursuit

Ellis123
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 16:35
  FERRIS – Ladarion Jimal Blair, 18, of Dallas was booked into the Ellis County Jail and faces four separate criminal charges: • Evading arrest or detention with a vehicle • Disorderly conduct – discharge of a firearm • Unlawful carrying of a weapon • Fleeing from a police officer Ferris Police, in...
O.D. Chalmers

O.D. Chalmers

Happy birthday to 102-year-old Wilmer resident O.D. Chalmers

Ellis123
Wed, 07/22/2026 - 16:30
  WILMER – Wilmer resident O.D. Chalmers turned 102 last week on July 16. In addition to wishing him a happy birthday, here are a few details of his life. Originally from Marshall, Texas, he was born in 1924 and moved to Wilmer at the age of 97. Chalmers is also a proud Navy Veteran.
Graphic courtesy World Baseball Classic

Graphic courtesy World Baseball Classic

DFW World Youth Baseball Classic held in Waxahachie again in 2026

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Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:44
  WAXAHACHIE – Time to play ball in Waxahachie as the city welcomes back for another year the 2026 DFW World Youth Baseball Classic at the Waxahachie Sports Complex. The baseball classic takes place from July 31 to August 3.
Garrett was formally incorporated in 1956, and the old building served the municipality for roughly 70 years.

Garrett was formally incorporated in 1956, and the old building served the municipality for roughly 70 years.

The end of Garrett City Hall

Ellis123
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:40
  GARRETT – The old City Hall building in Garrett came down on Tuesday, July 7 as demolition crews officially began work at 9 a.m. to bring it down. Garrett was formally incorporated in 1956, and the old building served the municipality for roughly 70 years before its demolition.
Logo courtesy Palmer ISD

Logo courtesy Palmer ISD

Palmer ISD to evaluate school policy framework

Ellis123
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:34
  PALMER – Key administrative district policy changes could be coming to Palmer ISD. This week, Palmer ISD has asked its community committee to evaluate a major school policy framework. Members will discuss and vote on the formal renewal of the District of Innovation Plan.
Art lovers and collectors will have the opportunity to purchase original works from Ellis County artists during the Ellis County Art Association’s Sizzling Summer Art Show July 17-22 at the Beaudry Gallery in downtown Waxahachie. Photo courtesy Ellis County Art Association.

Art lovers and collectors will have the opportunity to purchase original works from Ellis County artists during the Ellis County Art Association’s Sizzling Summer Art Show July 17-22 at the Beaudry Gallery in downtown Waxahachie. Photo courtesy Ellis County Art Association.

Ellis County Art Association’s Sizzling Summer Art Show is July 17-22

Ellis123
Wed, 07/15/2026 - 17:27
  WAXAHACHIE – Art lovers and collectors will have the opportunity to purchase original works from Ellis County artists during the Ellis County Art Association’s Sizzling Summer Art Show July 17-22 at the Beaudry Gallery in downtown Waxahachie.