REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC JOINT PRIMARY ELECTIONS: Vote Center Locations

 Notice is hereby given that the Vote Centers listed below will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on March 3, 2026. All eligible registered voters in Ellis County, Texas, may vote at any of the Election Day Vote Centers listed below. First Baptist Church-Avalon (Annex)206 Giles St.

Ellzey votes ‘yes’ for refugee benefits and to strengthen Tibetan culture

 ELLIS COUNTY – It was a comment at the Ellis County Conservatives Facebook page that sparked discussion alleging U.S. 6th Congressional District Representative Jake Ellzey had, “Once again” betrayed the American people.“We have got to vote this liberal out of office,” one persona added.

Italy Detective steps in as interim police chief

 ITALY – Several months ago, the Italy City Council unanimously voted to terminate Scott McAuley, the city’s police chief.No interim was named to replace McAuley at that time.

Council 8417 Knights of Columbus support Special Olympics

 WAXAHACHIE – Council 8417 of the Knights of Columbus met with the Ellis County United delegation of Special Olympics at Hilltop Lanes on Feb. 2 to present a check for $2.000 to support the delegations ongoing efforts to provide inclusionary sports experiences for residents of Ellis County.

Red Oak Man caught defacing political signs

 ELLIS COUNTY – Last week, a 20-year-old white male from Red Oak, Lito Antonio Thomas, was arrested for defacing political signs.The signs belonged to a candidate for U.S. Representative, James Buford; A candidate for Ellis County Judge, Kameron Raburn; and a candidate for Texas Senate, David Cook.

Stolen property from Waxahachie storage unit exceeds $50,000

 WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Police are seeking the public’s help regarding multiple storage unit burglaries on Ovilla Road.The incident happened on Jan. 23 between 2 and 3:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Ovilla Road according to police.

Unofficial results name Lynda Isbell new Mayor

 ENNIS – The Ennis special election for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem saw the unofficial results naming Lynda Isbell as the city’s new mayor.Isbell was the Mayor Pro Tem who stepped down to run for the vacant seat left when former Mayor Kameron Raburn announced his run for Ellis County Judge.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (February 5, 2026)

 BARDWELLAt Bardwell’s city council meeting this week an ordinance was discussed to regulate fowl and other specified animals, enclosures and conditions.ENNISEnnis Police Department recently welcomed its newest member, Emily Treadaway Camarillo.

Dallas County police chase ends in Waxahachie

 WAXAHACHIE – A police chase that began in Dallas County ended in Ellis County in the early morning Saturday, Jan. 31.The subject was taken into custody at around 4:32 a.m.According to sources, “At approximately 2:20 a.m.

Ellis County Congressman Jake Ellzey votes to allow kill switches on vehicles

 ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County’s current U.S. Congressional Representative Jake Ellzey, who is up for reelection in the March primary recently voted along with other House Republicans to keep Biden’s kill switch mandate, which is to be placed on cars beginning this year.