Waxahachie woman arrested on controlled substance charges

WAXAHACHIE – A 40-year-old Waxahachie woman was arrested last Friday, Jan. 17 for manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance, a second-degree felony.

Midlothian death could be possible overdose

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Assistant Police Chief Scott Brown confirmed late last week that the death investigation in the 5600 Block of Montana Drive had been in reference to a 911 call related to an unresponsive person.The call came in at approximately 6:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17.

TSTC’s North Texas campus begins a new semester

RED OAK – Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus began the spring semester on Monday, Jan. 13, with an unofficial student population of more than 375 students.“What is really cool and exciting is seeing the maturity of the campus,” said Marcus Balch, provost of TSTC’s North Texas campus.

Commissioners vote to update 911 system

WAXAHACHIE – It was a quick 37-minute Commissioner’s Court meeting last week as 2025 began.

5 agencies worked alongside Wilmer FD during 2-alarm fire

WILMER – At approximately 12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, Wilmer firefighters were dispatched to a vehicle fire in the 2900 block of Post Oak Rd in Dallas County. Upon arrival, firefighters found the cab of an eighteen-wheeler fully involved.

Ennis missing person found

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.

131-acre Red Oak $1B data center to host 3 Dallas-based firms

RED OAK – Three Dallas-based firms are partnering to develop a $1 billion data center campus south of Dallas.

Ellis County DPS Trooper charged with official oppression and criminal trespass

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.

Midlothian K9 Vito ends watch

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.

UPCOMING ELECTIONS: City council, school board trustees, county seats up for grabs

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.