Midlothian robbery suspects arrested

MIDLOTHIAN – Police reported two suspects were arrested last week from an aggravated robbery/first degree felony that occurred on May 14 at 8:49 p.m. at Texas Best Smokehouse & BBQ, on Plainview Road in Midlothian.

Waxahachie resident wins lotto

AUSTIN – An anonymous Waxahachie resident recently hit the lotto.According to the Texas Lottery Commission, the resident was a second-tier Mega Millions prize winner taking home $4 million after a late October win. The ticket, purchased at the Tiger Mart 41 on Brown St.

Aguilar Amber Alert canceled

WILMER – The Amber Alert for 10-year-old Ian Aguilar, which was issued several weeks ago out of Wilmer has been canceled.The alert was canceled on Nov. 25 at 3:30 p.m.Wilmer Police said Aguilar was safely returned to the United States and his family.

Rep. Brian Harrison’s reelection campaign for Texas House District 10 endorsed by Governor Greg Abbott

MIDLOTHIAN – State Representative Brian Harrison filed to run for reelection in House District 10 and announced that Governor Greg Abbott has endorsed him in his campaign.Additionally, Harrison has been backed by conservative leaders like Sen.

1ST FERRIS HOLIDAY MARKET IS SATURDAY, DEC. 9

FERRIS – Everyone loves the holidays.Even more so when the holiday includes attending events where you can enjoy a toy drive, a car/bike show, good food and plenty of shopping. The first annual Ferris Holiday Market offers all that and more this year at the Ferris Junior High School, 1002 E.

TSTC’s Cybersecurity program receives recognition from National Security Agency

WACO – The Associate of Applied Science degree offered by Texas State Technical College’s Cybersecurity program received designation as a CAE-CD (Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense) from the National Security Agency’s program the NCAE-C (National Centers of Academic Excellence in...

Wilmer Amber Alert turns into homicide investigation

WILMER – An Amber Alert for 10-year-old Ian Aguilar, which was issued this past Tuesday turned into a homicide investigation as well.Aguilar was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the 20 block of Oakdale in Wilmer.

Ellis County Commissioner’s Court considering an ESD #10

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Judge Todd Little and the Ellis County Commissioner’s voted unanimously on an item at a meeting earlier this month to set June 11 as the date to consider a petition to establish Emergency Services District #10.June 11 is a regularly scheduled Commissioner’s Court meeting.

Traffic pattern change takes affect in Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN – This past Monday in Midlothian, traffic pattern change began, which drivers should be aware of when driving in that area.

ELLZEY INTRODUCES BILL TO PERMIT ANY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT TO LIE IN HONOR IN THE US CAPITOL ROTUNDA

WASHINGTON – Today, Jake Ellzey introduced HR 6378 to permit the remains of any Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol.“As a nation, we are indebted to the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of our Medal of Honor recipients,” said Ellzey.