Midlothian PD asking for help in locating suspects

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police posted on their Facebook page last week asking residents for help in locating two suspects breaking into vehicles in two different areas of the city.Police reported on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at approximately 5:00 a.m.

Waxahachie Elementary school students located

WAXAHACHIE – Late last week the Waxahachie Police Department received a phone call according to Facebook that two Wedgeworth Elementary students had not made it home from school.

Patients needing blood or platelets rely on committed blood donors

DALLAS – The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood and platelet donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall.Eligible individuals – especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season.

Homeless shelter breaks ground near Ferris

FERRIS – Last week, the OurCalling faith-based non-profit development broke ground in Ellis County for Phase 1 of a project that has been in the works for several years at 231 Wickliffe Road.

Commissioners approve Flock Cameras for license plate reading in county

WAXAHACHIE – The Flock Safety automatic license plate reader has made its way to Ellis County and was approved in a 3-1 vote with Commissioner Louis Ponder, pct. 3, opposing the cameras at last week’s Commissioner’s Court meeting.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 26

Ellis County – On Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local law enforcement, Reach Council, and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country.

Prepare for Nov. 5 elections (updated October 24, 2024)

ELLIS COUNTY – There has never been a more important election than the General and Special Elections to be held on Nov. 5, 2024.Monday was the last day to register to vote and the last day to apply for a ballot by mail is Friday, Oct. 25.

TEXAS EMERGENCY CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM SEEKING DONATIONS

Texas Emergency Crisis Response Team, a volunteer, nonprofit organization of chaplains in Texas, is seeking donations.TECRT  provides training and responds to mass shooting involving schools and churches and more.

Waxahachie raises $26,000 to fight Alzheimer’s Disease

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County residents participated in this year’s Ellis County Walk to End Alzheimer’s® in downtown Waxahachie over the weekend. Participants raised $26,000 to support the care, support and research programs of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Brandon Hixson releases new album ‘Room With A View’

ENNIS – Brandon Hixson released a brand-new album on Oct. 18. Hixson’s new release, “Room With A View,” features eight brand new songs written and produced by Brandon Hixson. He serves as the Worship Pastor at Tabernacle Church in Ennis.