Ellis County Commissioners name McKenna temporary JP for Precinct 4

ELLIS COUNTY – There were four candidates to replace the open seat vacated by Louis Ponder last month for Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace.County Commissioner Ponder, pct.3, accepted the appointment of County Commissioner in Ellis County on March 5 to replace Paul Perry in the Place 3 seat.

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY SET FOR APRIL 27

Ellis County – Local law enforcement, Reach Council, and the DEA will partner to host the semi-annual Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 27.

Ellis County Art Association will host artist Wendy Davis

The Ellis County Art Association will host artist Wendy Davis at the monthly meeting, May 6 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP). The meeting is open to the public.

Double aggravated robbery suspect arrested after foot chase by Red Oak police

RED OAK – A Dallas man is facing multiple aggravated robbery charges after allegedly robbing a pharmacy and gas station on the same day in Red Oak. On Monday, April 16 a little after 7 a.m., Red Oak police were dispatched to the CVS located at 105 Harris Avenue to a robbery in progress.

Community shaken by Wilmer Hutchins High School shooting

WILMER/HUTCHINS – A school shooting at Wilmer Hutchins High School this past Friday, April 12 left the community and students shaken.One person was shot and another in custody as teams of law enforcement poured onto the campus after the incident.

Old Bardwell Historical Marker Dedication

BARDWELL – More than 100 people attended the Old Bardwell Historical dedication on Saturday, April 13 at the Bardwell Church of Christ Annex.Sharen Farmer presented the history of Old Bardwell and current Bardwell to the attentive and appreciative gathering of current and past residents.

Ferris implements crosswalk flags

Ferris – The City of Ferris is proud to announce the implementation of crosswalk flags at designated pedestrian crossings on FM 664 and FM 983.

Google hosts robotics workshop in Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN – Google recently hosted a free hands-on robotics workshop at the MILE in Midlothian for more than 100 Ellis County students, grades 6-10.During the workshop, students worked in teams to build robots and then competed in a series of group challenges.

EC Commissioners approve VoteSafe Support for upcoming election

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to purchase the VEMACS Support and VoteSafe Support from the VOTEC Corporation for $61,746.72 in payment for the first year.

One student injured in Avalon school bus accident

AVALON – A Ellis County Co-Op school bus traveling north on Farm to Market Road 55 in the area of Goodwyn Road this past Friday around 4:30 p.m. was hit by a Maserati Ghibli.The Maserati was traveling south when the accident occurred.