New Midlothian tax office opens its doors

MIDLOTHIAN – The new Midlothian tax office is now open at its new address: 661 Aspen Parkway, Suite 100 in Midlothian.While there is still no signage on the face of the building indicating the new location, the ribbon cutting will be held soon according to Ellis County Judge Todd Little.

ELECTION RESULTS: Saturday, June 15

ELLIS APPRAISAL DISTRICT Board of Directors, Place 1Polling locations reporting: N/APaula R. Baucum: 1257 (53%)Bevery Gatlin: 1110 (47%) MIDLOTHIAN Member of Council, Place 6Polling locations reporting: N/AWayne Shuffield: 974 (68%)Hud Hartson: 452 (32%)

Ellis County added to federal disaster declaration

Ellis County is one of three Texas counties added to the federal disaster declaration following the severe storms and flooding that began April 26.

Ennis PD needs help identifying car theft suspect

ENNIS – Ennis Police posted on Facebook page they need help identifying a suspect. Ennis police indicted on May 30 at around 5:15 a.m. “an unidentified individual entered a 2023 Kia Sorento parked in the 1600 Block of Matthew Drive in the Christian Meadows Addition.

Aggravated robbery at Ennis Buc-ee’s ends in Dallas

ENNIS – An unnamed 28-year-old female from Ennis was robbed of her purse and other belongings at around 8:11 a.m. on June 5 at the Buc-ee’s in Ennis, according to police.Ennis Police said the woman was robbed by four males; one adult and three juveniles, from Oklahoma.

Ferris runaway returned home

FERRIS – Alyanna Beaird, a missing female runaway from Ferris, has been found safe according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The missing 15-year-old had disappeared on May 29 after having last been seen on May 27.

House passes Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Related Agencies Appropriations Act

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Wilmer to host 4th Annual Independence Day Celebration

WILMER – The City of Wilmer will host its 4th annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 6 to 9:45 p.m. at 201 N I-45. The city’s Independence Day Fireworks show (Sparks) will begin at 9:30 p.m. You can also tune into KBEC 1390 AM/99.

Texas Dems unite around drag, trans issues

EL PASO – While the Democratic Party of Texas may appear divided on issues like taxpayer funding of Israel’s war effort and illegal immigration via the southern border, officials and activists appear to be in concert when it comes to defending drag and advocating for transgender issues.

Commissioner’s Court recognizes Elder Abuse Prevention Month

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court recognized June as Elder Abuse Prevention Month at its most recent Commissioner’s Court meeting.