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Waxahachie PD officer Curtis Farmer and partner, K-9 Mattis.

Waxahachie PD officer Curtis Farmer and partner, K-9 Mattis.

Waxahachie PD K-9 team wins 1st place in USPCA competition

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 16:10
WAXAHACHIE – They came, they saw, they conquered.Recently, the Waxahachie Police Department K-9 team participated in and won First Place in the Narcotics Detection in Rooms and Vehicles competition.
Every year, Wilmer works to continue to establish an event like Sparks for all to enjoy, and this year was no different.

Every year, Wilmer works to continue to establish an event like Sparks for all to enjoy, and this year was no different.

Wilmer’s 4th of July ‘spark’ colored the sky

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 16:08
WILMER – The City of Wilmer did the 4th of July right this year.With only a handful of cities offering fireworks and celebration this year, Wilmer’s second-annual Sparks Fireworks Show was a highlight in the area on Friday, July 1.

FERRIS OFFERS FREE HEALTH AND DENTAL WEEKEND

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 16:50
FERRIS – Health is an important part of a strong and happy life.The City of Ferris continues to do their part in making sure its residents realize their health potential and this weekend it is once again offering an easy solution to health.

COMMISSIONERS ORDER BURN BAN

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 16:44
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court approved a burn ban this past week, which will be in effect for 90 days beginning June 28.The burn ban includes all of Ellis County as well as unincorporated areas of the county.
Left to right - Ennis Fire Chief Bill Evans, Sgt Benton Wright, Dep. Stephen Tiner, Dep. Tracy Hightower, and Ennis Battalion Chief Scott Lazasure. “These Deputies went above and beyond the call of duty as they do each and every day and I couldn’t be more proud of them,” said Sheriff Brad Norman.

Left to right - Ennis Fire Chief Bill Evans, Sgt Benton Wright, Dep. Stephen Tiner, Dep. Tracy Hightower, and Ennis Battalion Chief Scott Lazasure. “These Deputies went above and beyond the call of duty as they do each and every day and I couldn’t be more proud of them,” said Sheriff Brad Norman.

E.C. Sheriff Deputies assist Ennis FD in saving a life

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 16:36
ELLIS COUNTY – There was no further information forthcoming regarding a mid-June incident in which the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Ennis Fire Department in a critical 911 operation.
Carlos Cruz Padron

Carlos Cruz Padron

CHILD PREDATOR GETS LIFE SENTENCE

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 16:34
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

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 16:20
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

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 16:00
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

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 15:50
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.