Man drowns attempting to save local teenager

WAXAHACHIE – A 21-year-old man, Lincer Mejia Lopez, drowned over the weekend attempting to save a female teenager in distress, according to a Waxahachie Police Department Facebook post.The incident occurred on Saturday, Aug. 24 at approximately 12:45 p.m.

Ferris preparing for exciting Sesquicentennial Celebration

FERRIS – The City of Ferris is thrilled to announce preparations for its upcoming Sesquicentennial celebration, marking 150 years of rich history. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of Ferris’s unique heritage, offering activities and entertainment for residents and visitors alike.

Burn Ban in effect as of Aug. 20

ELLIS COUNTY – There have been a number of extreme heat days in North Central Texas.And with that in mind, there is a county-wide burn ban now in effect for Ellis County.

Local Tax Rates: some raised, some lowered

ELLIS COUNTY – The summer budget and tax rate numbers for the new fiscal year are happening now, here are the proposals that are being presented around the Ellis County area or that have already been part of August public hearings. ELLIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO.

Police arrest homicide suspect without incident

WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Police arrested a homicide suspect over the weekend after responding to shots fired calls early Saturday morning, Aug. 17.A number of callers reported they heard gunfire in the area of East Criddle Street.Callers also reported they heard tires screeching.

Developers push forward with Ferris project

FERRIS – Newleaf Village, a planned development located between Ferris Road and FM 664, was approved Tuesday by the Ferris Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council.The project is two lots (15.63 acres) that will be developed by VIMO Casa, LLC.

TSTC’s North Texas campus celebrates new graduates

RED OAK – More than 20 graduates from Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus received associate degrees or certificates of completion at TSTC’s Summer 2024 Commencement held Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

Hutchins calls for $28-million Bond Election

HUTCHINS – The City of Hutchins will hold a bond election Tuesday, Nov. 5 for the purpose of building a recreation center and library for the city.

3 locals now sit on the Appraisal District Board

ELLIS COUNTY – Residents in Ellis County have often said there should be residents of the county sitting on the appraisal board and not just those put onto the board without a public vote.

4 suspects arrested stealing generators from Tractor Supply

ENNIS – Ennis Police made quick arrests on July 30 in the afternoon after being notified four men had exited the Tractor Supply store in the 300 block of Interstate 45 with three stolen generators.An employee from the Tractor Supply called police advising them of the theft.