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Mayor Sonja A. Brown reflected on the significance of the event for both the community and herself: “This was one of those moments that reminds you exactly why public service matters.” Submitted photo.

Mayor Sonja A. Brown reflected on the significance of the event for both the community and herself: “This was one of those moments that reminds you exactly why public service matters.” Submitted photo.

Glenn Heights gives away free laptops

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:57
 GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights announced new community partnerships with AT&T, United Way, and Compudopt following a highly successful laptop giveaway that placed critical technology directly into the hands of Glenn Heights residents, according to a news release.
© Minto Communities USA

© Minto Communities USA

Waxahachie approves 3,170-acre community developement project

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:34
 WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie City Council approved a proposal by Minto Communities USA to develop a new master-planned community in Waxahachie.“The 3,170-acre community will be the largest residential and mixed-use development in the area,” according to a news release from Minto.

High-speed chase results in 17-year-old’s arrest

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:23
 ALMA – Alma Police assisted the Corsicana, Ennis and Rice Police Departments, Navarro County Sheriff’s Department and Ellis County agencies on Thursday, Jan. 29 in the search for a stolen vehicle out of Corsicana.
Photo courtesy Majestic Realty website.

Photo courtesy Majestic Realty website.

Possible ICE facility coming to Hutchins

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 13:50
 HUTCHINS – The mayor of Hutchins, Mario Vasquez said he is not a fan of the idea of an ICE facility coming to his city.The Washington Post broke the news in December about the possibility of a 1-million-square-foot warehouse being converted to a detention center.
US Representative Jake Ellzey

US Representative Jake Ellzey

Ellzey votes against defunding $315M on left-wing non-profit

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 13:45
 ELLIS COUNTY – The loudest dissent is the one that is heard – and some Republicans in Ellis County were loud last week showing their displeasure at the 6th Congressional District of Texas’ US Representative Jake Ellzey.
© The Ellis County Press

© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (January 29, 2026)

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 13:31
 BARDWELLBardwell’s next City Council meeting will be held on Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. Anyone wishing to speak at the meeting must call the office at least five business days before the meeting and ask the City Secretary to add it to the agenda.
Image courtesy Ellis County Elections.

Image courtesy Ellis County Elections.

ELLIS COUNTY VOTES: City Council/School Board ISD open seats, application deadline

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Thu, 01/29/2026 - 12:34
 ELLIS COUNTY – In addition to the two Ellis County Special Elections in the City of Grand Prairie and Ennis, City Council and ISD School Board seat elections are right around the corner.Ennis and Grand Prairie Special Elections are Saturday, Jan. 31 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ellis County 504th District Court Judge Greg Wilhelm (R) shown with Texas Supreme Court Justice James P. Sullivan, who administered Wilhelm the oath of office. Photo courtesy Monica Wilhelm

Ellis County 504th District Court Judge Greg Wilhelm (R) shown with Texas Supreme Court Justice James P. Sullivan, who administered Wilhelm the oath of office. Photo courtesy Monica Wilhelm

Wilhelm sworn in as judge for new Ellis County 504th District Court

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Wed, 01/21/2026 - 13:39
 ELLIS COUNTY – Judge Greg Wilhelm was officially sworn in last week and is now serving as judge of the county’s new 504th District Court.Wilhem was sworn in at the Midlothian Conference Center alongside his wife, Monica Wilhelm.“Last night was a milestone I will never forget,” Wilhelm said.