Maci Barnes of Ferris wins “Fast Pitch” title

Maci Barnes, Ferris 8th grader and pitcher for the Texas Bombers Gold 14u Malpass, won the Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (AFCS) National Championship played in Chino Hills, CAMaci started playing in 2016 for Ferris Youth Softball as a pitcher.

County Burn Ban extended, 2 ESD District elections set

ELLIS COUNTY – The current 90-day Ellis County burn ban was extended at the Sept. 3 Ellis County Commissioner Court meeting.

Chautau Quilt & Art Event set for Sept. 14

WAXAHACHIE – The Chautau Quilt & Art Waxahachie event will be Sept. 14 at the Chautauqua Auditorium at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie. This is the first year of the event, and it is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is free to the public.

Elected Ellis County officials getting pay increase

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to set the mandatory payment rate for the new fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.Ellis County Judge Todd Little said all rates were implemented into the proposed budget and include all elected officials.

Woman allegedly steals $20,000 from Maypearl Youth Cheer Association

MAYPEARL – Ellis County resident Ashley Nicole Boston reportedly embezzled almost $20,000 from the Maypearl Youth Cheer Association.Boston was the former president of the association.

How does Ellis County keep watch for ineligible voters?

ELLIS COUNTY – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced recently he has removed more than one million ineligible voters from voter rolls in the past few years.From a local standpoint Jana Onyon, Ellis County Elections Administrator, explained how her office handles voter registration in Ellis County.

Maypearl ISD enforces cellphone free zones

MAYPEARL – Maypearl ISD is enforcing its phone free zones this school year. In the past, the district has been more relaxed in its enforcement.The item had been discussed with the Maypearl Board of Trustees on several occasions over the past year.

Commissioners approve reimbursement program for NHRA Fall Nationals

WAXAHACHIE – The National Hot Rod Association has confirmed its selection of Ellis County as its chosen location for the October 2024 event, the 2024 NHRA Fall Nationals, which will be held at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis.

Japanese tank added to Pacific War Museum

Fredericksburg – The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW) welcomed a new tank to its collection on Friday, August 23. The tank is a Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go Light Tank replica which was transferred from the NPO Defense Technology Museum in Gotemba, Japan.

Beatriz Welch oil painting demonstration Sept. 9

WAXAHACHIE – Beatriz Welch, a docent at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, will be doing an oil painting demonstration for The Ellis County Art Association at their monthly meeting, Sept. 9 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP). The public is encouraged to attend.