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The Ellis County United Special Olympics Delegation sent eight athletes who had qualified for the event by competing in the North Texas Region meet held at Howard Junior High in Waxahachie on Jan. 13. The team included Griffin Bilke, Wyatt Field, Paige Greenberg, Luke Griffith, Isaac Mukora, Amber Muniz, Seth Pierce and Katie Tharp. The Ellis County team brought home 13 Gold, five Silver and four All-Around Champion medals.
Special Olympics Powerlifting Team competes at Winter Games at Bee Cave
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The Ellis County United Special Olympics Powerlifting team capped off their season with a brilliant showing at the Winter Games in Bee Cave on Feb. 17. More than 120 weightlifters from across Texas came to Bee Cave Middle School to compete in the pinnacle event of the lifting season.
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 17:44
Mary Rabien, local artist.
Local artist to demonstrate oil painting at ECAA meeting
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WAXAHACHIE – Mary Rabien, local artist, will be doing a demonstration in oil painting for The Ellis County Art Association at the monthly meeting, March 4 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie, 450 US 287 ByPass.Rabien will also be talking about her methods, favorite subjects and goals.
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 17:44
Early voting turnout less than in 2020
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ELLIS COUNTY – In a comparison of early voting numbers from 2020 and currently in 2024 for in-person voting, there are roughly 600 less compared to this time during early voting in 2020.
Tue, 02/27/2024 - 17:35
Photos courtesy Waxahachie Police Department
Amber Alert canceled for missing Waxahachie 12-year-old
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WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Police Department has canceled its Amber Alert for 12-year-old Tanya Jackson.Jackson was located this past Friday after an anonymous tip led police to a hotel room in south Dallas.
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 10:06
Ennis Police warn residents of vehicle burglaries
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ENNIS – The Ennis Police Department is asking residents to be aware of vehicle break-ins in the city.According to Ennis PD, multiple incidents of vehicle break-ins aimed at stealing vehicles or valuables have recently been reported.
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 09:50
Alma PD chase ends in suspect’s arrest
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ALMA – A police chase, which began in Alma last Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 a.m. when Alma PD received a call about a stolen truck, ended successfully with four agencies getting involved to lead to the suspect’s apprehension.
Wed, 02/21/2024 - 09:44
Chick-fil-A to open hub in Hutchins
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HUTCHINS – Chick-fil-A distribution in Hutchins will be the home to the largest center in the nation.
Tue, 02/20/2024 - 18:37
Severe weather education class scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 29
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WAXAHACHIE – The 2024 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready.
Tue, 02/20/2024 - 18:16
Texas Rangers leading investigation into Glenn Heights officer-involved shooting
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ELLIS COUNTY – Friday, Feb. 9, the Glenn Heights Police Department responded to a robbery in progress at 2523 Sunburst Drive.The incident occurred in the incorporated city limits of Glenn Heights.At approximately 2:15 p.m.
Tue, 02/20/2024 - 18:14
Aiden Hunter
Ferris speech and debate student headed for nationals
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Ferris High School Senior Aiden Hunter qualified for the NSDA (National Speech & Debate Association) National Competition in Congress debate.Aiden is ranked in the top two in his region, and will be joining the best from the nation in Iowa in June.
Tue, 02/20/2024 - 18:12
