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No arrest made in Italy shooting death

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Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:33

ITALY – Residents said they heard shots ring out in Italy, Texas Sunday night.A small, sleepy town – the last murder that took place in Italy was in 2018 according to Italy Police Chief Greg Scott McAuley.On Sunday, Feb. 5 that changed.Shots rang out at approximately 7:25 p.m.

Walmart shoppers in Red Oak had to wait in line last week due to not enough employees in the store due to the recent ice storm.

Red Oak Walmart lines after storm reminiscent of COVID days

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Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:28

RED OAK – Lines to get into the Red Oak Walmart snaked outside the door late last week, with residents waiting to get inside the store to buy needed provisions after the winter weather stopped the city and county in its tracks due to snow and ice.

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Waxahachie PD arrests 2 suspects in Holiday shooting

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Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:25

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Police Department said this week that after “many hours of investigation,” detectives have identified two suspects from the Dec. 31 shooting in the Waxahachie Walmart Parking lot.

Rep. Harrison files more bills to reign in the administrative state

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Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:21

AUSTIN – State Representative Brian Harrison introduced House Bills 1947 and 1948 to reign in the power of unelected bureaucrats. HB 1947 levels the playing field when citizens sue state agencies in state court, ensuring that the courts don’t just rubber stamp the agency’s prior decision.

Designed by J. Riely Gordon and completed in 1897, the Ellis County Courthouse emulates the Romanesque Revival style popular during the latter half of the 19th century. Beginning Feb. 13, it will be the scene for the filming of the television series “1883: Bass Reeves.”

‘Yellowstone’ spinoff to film in Ellis County

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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 14:09

ELLIS COUNTY – According to Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s office, residents can expect the historic courthouse in downtown Waxahachie to be transformed into a television set for a new TV series, “1883: Bass Reeves” in February.Between Feb.

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Traffic stop results in felony drug arrest

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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:54

GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights Police arrested 20-year-old Jose Paz this past weekend, Jan. 21, 2023, at approximately 1:52 a.m. Paz was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance-penalty group 2 and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

TX Congresswoman files ‘White Supremacy’ Bill

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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:51

HOUSTON – Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) recently filed a bill in the House of Representatives proposing to “prevent and prosecute white supremacy-inspired hate crime and conspiracy” by expanding the definition of hate crime currently found in U.S. law.

2nd Chick-fil-A coming to Waxahachie

Ellis123

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:44

WAXAHACHIE – Chick-fil-A lovers in Waxahachie will be excited to learn a second Chick-fil-A fix has been approved by the Waxahachie City Council.The new location will be at the intersection of S. Interstate 35E and Landmark Drive.

12-screen movie theater planned for Red Oak

Ellis123

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:43

RED OAK – You know a city is growing when it is large enough to warrant a movie theater.Red Oak currently has a population, according to World Population Review, of 15,257, and is the 202nd largest city in Texas with a growth rate of 2.31% annually.

The Ellis County Animal Shelter Center is located at 2570 FM 878 in Waxahachie. Photo courtesy Ellis County SPCA.

E.C. shelter service provider for animal control shut down

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:40

ELLIS COUNTY – According to a post at the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, “The shelter service provider for Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control has had to close down due to illness in the shelter.