Wilmer receives Planning Excellence Award for city’s comprehensive plan

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s Comprehensive Plan, also known as Picture Wilmer 2040, was recognized recently by The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Waxahachie SWAT ‘Wrong Home Raid’ case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court

WAXAHACHIE – A 2019 case in which the Waxahachie Police Department, and officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration, attempted to execute a search warrant on a suspected methamphetamine stash house in Lancaster, Texas and raided the wrong house has now made its way to the United States...

Phone scammers at it again

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police recently reminded residents phone scammers or at it again.The PD said they had received several reports of a phone scam in which suspects are calling residents in Ellis County and claiming to be with the Ellis County Sheriff Department.

Convicted murderer found guilty of threatening to ‘light up’ Midlothian workplace

WAXAHACHIE – Jamison Whitaker, 44, of Dallas, was convicted of terroristic threat and sentenced to 40 years in prison on Oct. 23.Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery stated in a news release, “On Nov.

Top Country Female Vocalist Janie Fricke performs at Wilmer’s Pioneer Days

WILMER – Grammy Award Nominee, Billboard Magazine Top Country Female Vocalist, and Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year, Janie Fricke was a special guest over weekend at Wilmer’s Pioneer Days on Saturday on the event’s main stage.

Ellis County Art Association hosting Steve Miller, Texas artist, Nov. 4

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Art Association will be hosting Steve Miller, Texas artist, at the monthly meeting, Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).The public is encouraged to attend.Steve Miller works in oil, pastels and charcoal in the studio and plein air.

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.