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John Weatherton
Ennis missing person found
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ENNIS – Last Friday, the Ennis Police Department posted on social media that a missing person, John Weatherton, 36 had been found.It is unclear how many days Ennis PD had been looking for the Ennis resident.
Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:24
131-acre Red Oak $1B data center to host 3 Dallas-based firms
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RED OAK – Three Dallas-based firms are partnering to develop a $1 billion data center campus south of Dallas.
Tue, 01/14/2025 - 17:12
Jacob Joseph McKeon
Ellis County DPS Trooper charged with official oppression and criminal trespass
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ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Department of Public Safety State Trooper, Jacob Joseph McKeon, 34, from Seven Points was charged with official oppression and criminal trespass in Henderson County last week.The incident in question took place on Dec, 1, around 3:15 a.m.
Wed, 01/08/2025 - 15:44
Photos courtesy Midlothian Police Department
Midlothian K9 Vito ends watch
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MIDLOTHIAN – There is nothing quite like a K9 team at a Police Department.This past week, the Midlothian Police Department had to say goodbye to one half of their K9 team – Officer Vito.
Wed, 01/08/2025 - 15:42
UPCOMING ELECTIONS: City council, school board trustees, county seats up for grabs
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ELLIS COUNTY – If you are planning to add civic duty to your timeline this year whether it is running for a city council seat, school board trustee seat or an open county position, the first day to submit candidate applications is Wednesday, Jan. 15 through Friday, Feb. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wed, 01/08/2025 - 15:34
The memorial set up by Bias’ colleagues at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center at 300 S. Jackson St. in Waxahachie.
Murdered detention officer memorial service held
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MIDLOTHIAN – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office honored the memory of Officer Isaiah Bias, 28, allegedly murdered by an Ellis County jail inmate at the Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Waxahachie last week.
Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:49
(Left to Right) Jennell Johnson-Polk, assistant principal, EBJ Stem Academy; Jessica Walker, assistant principal, EBJ Stem Academy; Tiffany Huitt-Powell, Dallas County ISD; Marcus Paris, principal EBJ Stem Academy; John Wiley Price, Dallas County Commissioner; Sheila Petta, Wilmer Mayor; Dave Gustafson, General Manager Trinasolar US; and Stephanie Yang, Head of Human Resources Trinasolar US.
Trinasolar US donates books, headphones to Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy
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FREMONT, Calif. – Trinasolar US was proud to visit Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy in Wilmer, Texas, and donate school supplies to contribute to the school’s achievements in STEM education.
Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:47
EC Commissioners greenlight plats, performance bond
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WAXAHACHIE – The performance bond for Oak Creek Ranch Phase Two was approved by the Ellis County Commissioners Court at the meeting early last week. The bond in the amount of $3,994,775 for Phase Two will add 108 lots to the residential subdivision at Skinner Road and FM 875 in Waxahachie.
Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:43
Rusty Jones, prominent oil painting artist, will be doing a demonstration in oil painting for The Ellis County Art Association at the monthly meeting, Jan. 6 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).
Prominent artist Rusty Jones to give oil painting demonstration
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WAXAHACHIE – Rusty Jones, prominent oil painting artist, will be doing a demonstration in oil painting for The Ellis County Art Association at the monthly meeting, Jan. 6 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).
Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:39
Red Oak Animal Clinic finds new temporary location
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RED OAK – The Red Oak Animal Clinic has temporarily relocated to a new location due to renovations at the old Animal Control Building facility.The city’s Animal Care and Control team is at the front building at 411 W. Red Oak Road.
Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:38
