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Ground was broken last week for Midlothian Fire Department Station No. 4, located at 4021 Shady Grove Road. Submitted photo.

Midlothian Fire Department breaks ground on Station No. 4

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:06

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Fire Department broke ground last week on its latest addition, Station No. 4 with elected officials or representatives for politicians in attendance alongside Midlothian leaders and residents.Midlothian Fire Department Station No.

Waxahachie Fire and Rescue team members deployed include Fire Fighter Tedder, Lieutenant Corder, and Captain Sodek. Submitted photo.

Waxahachie Fire and Rescue deployed another crew to fight 8 Ball Fire in West Texas

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:40

WAXAHACHIE - Another Waxahachie Fire and Rescue crew has been deployed to West Texas to assist with the ongoing wildfire response and to support the communities impacted by the 8 Ball Fire in Armstrong and Donley Counties.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (February 26, 2026)

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:37

BARDWELLThe Bardwell City Council meeting earlier this week focused on an agenda item to discuss areas within Bardwell city limits for commercial/retail zoning including options for funding the annexed properties water line project.

Photo submitted by Shelley Davis

Ferris’ Landri Davis named Texas Girls Coaches Association 1A-4A Cheerleader of the Year

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:34

FERRIS – Landri Davis of Ferris High School was named Texas Girls Coaches Association Cheerleader of the Year for class 1A-4A.Only one cheerleader from grades 9-12 is chosen from class 1A-4A across the state.

Mayor Sonja A. Brown

Glenn Heights Mayor Sonja A. Brown appointed chair of National League of Cities Council on Youth, Education, and Families

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:30

GLENN HEIGHTS – Mayor Sonja A. Brown has been appointed Chair of the 2026 Council on Youth, Education, and Families of the National League of Cities, marking a significant national leadership milestone for the City of Glenn Heights and the State of Texas.

Steve Norwood

Norwood named new Wilmer City Administrator

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:27

WILMER – The Wilmer City Council unanimously voted to hire Steve Norwood as the city’s new City Administrator.Norwood has been in the position as interim city administrator since Oct. 15.

Photo courtesy Ovilla Service League

Ovilla Service League annual dinner this Friday benefitting first responders, animal services

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 14:04

OVILLA – The annual Ovilla Service League dinner will be Friday, Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Vertical Church.As in year’s past, the dinner will benefit Ovilla’s first responders, and this year the money raised will also benefit Ovilla Animal Services too.

Photo courtesy Ellis County Art Association

THE ELLIS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION: Lynn LaRose to present live painting demo March 2

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 13:59

WAXAHACHIE – Award-winning oil painter Lynn LaRose will present a live painting demonstration open to the public in Waxahachie at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association.

Commissioner’s approve utility work easement

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Wed, 02/25/2026 - 13:59

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an easement with the City of Waxahachie and Alpine Start Development for utility work on Ellis County owned property.

Majestic Realty Co., the owners, said the Department of Homeland Security had contacted them to discuss purchasing the property. Photo courtesy Majestic Realty website.

Purchase of Hutchins warehouse by ICE rejected by owner

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Thu, 02/19/2026 - 14:53

HUTCHINS – Owners of a Dallas County warehouse Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had planned to use as a mega detention center said Monday it will not sell or lease the property to the federal government.