Ennis man sentenced to life without parole

WAXAHACHIE – Diamontae Okiese Dunson, 21, of Ennis was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole on April 26, according to Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.On Aug.

Midlothian city council candidate files charges for election sign damage

MIDLOTHIAN - Midlothian resident and Place 1 City Council candidate Allan McKeever called 911 last week to file property damage charges against a resident pulling up his election signs.The Midlothian Records Division did not send the police report by this week’s deadline.

UPDATE: Defunct Snap Fitness reimburses Ferris resident for unused membership

FERRIS – As an update to last week’s story, Snap Fitness, which closed its doors in Ferris last month, recently reimbursed Ferris resident, Terry Murphy for the prorated amount of a six-month membership for two people.

1 DEAD, 3 INJURED IN ATV ACCIDENT NEAR ALMA

ELLIS COUNTY – A one-vehicle crash April 29 on Whitfill Road, 0.07 miles northwest of FM-1182, resulted in three injuries and one death.

8 CANDIDATES VIE FOR WILMER SEATS

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s early voting for the May 6, City Council election is currently underway.Saturday May 6, Election Day voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Registered voters from Wilmer can vote at the Wilmer Community Center, 101 Davidson Plaza or at any Dallas County Election location.

Ferris man killed by bull identified as long-time Ellis Country resident

FERRIS – The Ferris man who was killed by a bull last week as reported by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department was identified as long-time resident Stanley Hugh Wright Jr. Wright was 68 years old.

ROISD Bond Election, Pro’s and Con’s

RED OAK – Election signs are everywhere in the city during election season: “vote no” or “vote yes” for the bond election.

Snap Fitness shutters doors in Ferris

FERRIS – Ferris resident Terry Murphy thought he was making a good decision – paying $400 in advance – for two memberships for him and a friend at Ferris’ Snap Fitness.

Bull kills 68-year-old Ferris man

FERRIS – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened Monday around 2 p.m. in the 200 block of James Road in Ferris. A 911 call came in from a man who said a bull had possibly killed his son.

ENNIS PD WARNS RESIDENTS OF CAR BURGLARIES

ENNIS – The Ennis Police Department is warning residents burglary of motor vehicle crimes are on the rise.There is a team of at least five individuals, working together and targeting the northwest part of Ennis. The hours most of the crimes have been committed appear to be from midnight to 4 a.m.