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Kelton Everett Evans Jr.

Kelton Everett Evans Jr.

Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 60 years in prison

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:14
  WAXAHACHIE – An Ellis County jury convicted Kelton Everett Evans Jr., 30, of Grand Prairie of Possession of a Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1-B (Fentanyl) with Intent to Deliver on March 11. Evans was sentenced to 60 years in prison and a fine of $75,000.
Dr. Josh Martin and family. Submitted photo.

Dr. Josh Martin and family. Submitted photo.

Maypearl ISD welcomes new superintendent

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:11
  MAYPEARL – Maypearl ISD recently hired a new superintendent. Pending for any changes, Dr. Josh Martin will be joining the district within the next month. Martin was named the lone finalist for the district superintendent job at a board meeting earlier this week. “In every round of interviews, Dr.
Photo courtesy CareFlite

Photo courtesy CareFlite

Palmer partners with CareFlite

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:07
  PALMER – The City of Palmer has recently partnered with CareFlite and the Caring Heart Membership to offer a program available to all water utility customers.
© The Ellis County Press

© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (March 19, 2026)

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:03
  ALMA Alma’s City Council went into an executive session at this week’s city council meeting to discuss and consider accepting the resignation of the city’s Police Chief as well as appointing an Interim Police Chief. BARDWELL Bardwell’s cleanup day will be Apr. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Commissioner’s approve local game warden office

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Wed, 03/18/2026 - 17:01
  WAXAHACHIE – A locally assigned Texas Game Warden was unanimously approved earlier this month to utilize an office in the Ellis County Constable Precinct 2 office located at the Ellis County sub-courthouse on business 287 in Waxahachie.
U.S. Representative Jake Ellzey

U.S. Representative Jake Ellzey

Ellzey votes against releasing congressional sexual-misconduct investigation records

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 17:21
  ELLIS COUNTY – In a vote last week, alongside not only disgraced Texas Republican lawmaker Tony Gonzales, who is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee following allegations of a sexual relationship with a former staffer who died by suicide in September 2025, but also Democratic U.S.
Mayor Pro Tem Scott is shown with his daughters (left to right) Tajuana Dean, Tamyla Taylor, Taira Scott and Tecora Smith. Submitted photo.

Mayor Pro Tem Scott is shown with his daughters (left to right) Tajuana Dean, Tamyla Taylor, Taira Scott and Tecora Smith. Submitted photo.

City of Ferris Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott inducted into the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 17:17
  WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Museum and Library held its annual induction in early 2026, honoring several community members, including Tommy Scott of Ferris, on Saturday, Feb. 28. Scott serves as the Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Ferris.
Graphic courtesy City of Waxahachie

Graphic courtesy City of Waxahachie

Waxahachie historic tax incentive deadline is March 15

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Wed, 03/11/2026 - 17:00
  WAXAHACHIE – The deadline for Waxahachie’s historic tax incentive deadline is Sunday, March 15. Iincentives are offered for historic residential and commercial properties to encourage property owners to maintain the historical integrity of the city’s resources.