CHILD PREDATOR GETS LIFE SENTENCE

WAXAHACHIE – Carlos Cruz Padron, 77, of Waxahachie, was convicted by a jury and sentenced to the maximum punishment of life in prison with a $10,000 fine for Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, according to a news release by Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.

SCOTUS overturns laws banning magazine capacity

In NYSRPA v. Bruen, the Supreme Court issued orders.Those cases, ANJRPC v. Bruck and Duncan v. Bonta, challenge New Jersey and California laws banning magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

Property tax increase explained by ECAD

ELLIS COUNTY – It’s no secret that property tax around the state of Texas has skyrocketed lately.So where does Ellis County fit in to the equation regarding what residents are seeing here?

AREA 4TH OF JULY FIREWORK SHOWS AND EVENTS

ELLIS COUNTY – While not every city in Ellis County is offering fireworks this year, here is a rundown of local cities that are celebrating and open to all. MIDLOTHIANThe city of Midlothian’s Independence Day Fireworks will be held on Sunday, July 3 at 9:15 p.m.

Waxahachie Police investigate series of credit card thefts

WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Police Department is investigating a series of theft and credit card abuse incidents which were first reported earlier this month.The first incident occurred in the 200 block of YMCA Drive when the suspect was seen on video removing credit cards from the victim’s wallet.

High-demand TSTC programs offer more flexibility this fall

ROSENBERG – This fall, Texas State Technical College’s Computer Networking and Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, and Drafting and Design programs will offer students the choice to complete their training either fully online or in a format that combines online learning with in-person lab time –...

ENNIS PD WELCOMES NEW ASST. CHIEF, LIEUTENANT

ENNIS – Ennis Police Department welcomed two new leaders to its team this month.Assistant Police Chief Michael Godrey comes to the department from Rowlett where he retired as the police chief in that city in April of this year.

Texas Supreme Court rules high-speed rail line have eminent domain authority

AUSTIN – Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled developers of the proposed high-speed rail line connecting Dallas and Houston have eminent domain authority.

Wilmer Town Hall shares ideas for city growth

WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s Town Hall meeting late last week was led by city leaders; Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta; City Councilmember Candy Madrigal; and Elizabeth Barrientos, Wilmer’s Economic Development Corporation, Type A, president.

ENNIS POLICE SEEK HELP IN SHOOTING

ENNIS – While the Ennis Police Department have not responded to at least three emails/phone calls regarding a shooting last week in the 300 block of W. Waco, they have posted information regarding the shooting on their Facebook page.Last week, a 16-year-old male was shot at around 4 p.m.