Red Oak police investigating aggravated assault with deadly weapon

RED OAK – Red Oak Police responded to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon call last week in the 500 block of Ivy Court.The suspect was described as Hispanic male, 19-years-old with a teardrop tattoo and neck tattoos, last seen wearing grey shirt, black shorts.

Commissioner Ponder, pct. 3, tells court to hold his 2025 salary increase

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioner Louis Ponder, pct. 3, made the decision to forego his upcoming fiscal year 2025 elected official increase earlier this month.

ELLIS COUNTY SHERIFF’S MANHUNT ENDS SUCCESSFULLY

MIDLOTHIAN – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department successfully located the suspect who Grand Prairie Police officers had been searching for after the individual fled from police during an encounter Saturday, Sept. 14.

How much surveillance is too much?

ELLIS COUNTY – A recent article in the Texas Observer stated this past summer the Texas Department of Public Safety signed a plan for over $5 million for a five-year contract for an in-depth surveillance system to disrupt possible terrorism.

100 South Ellis County Water Supply Corp. customers forced to boil their water since the beginning of July

ELLIS COUNTY – County officials or company staff at South Ellis County Water Supply Corp., have not pinpointed the cause yet as to why over 100 residents in Ellis County have been forced to boil their water since the beginning of July.

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.