Glenn Heights shooting suspect named

GLENN HEIGHTS – A suspect has been identified in last week’s Aug. 10 afternoon shooting in the City of Glenn Heights. The man has been identified as 28-year-old Wesley Warren Birdine.

Cotton industry in Ellis County receives THC Historical Marker

WAXAHACHIE – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Cotton Industry in Ellis County as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event is planned for Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Flock cameras arrive

WAXAHACHIE – A number of surrounding cities are using the camera, and now the Waxahachie Police Department is part of the club too.

Ferris enters Mandatory Stage II Water Restrictions

FERRIS – The City of Ferris announced today it has gone into a Mandatory Stage II Water Restriction Plan.

Midlothian man gets 20 years for promotion of child pornography

MIDLOTHIAN – Adrian Leonardo Favila, 25 of Midlothian, pled guilty to 10 counts of promotion of child pornography last week, and was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Midlothian officer recognized for keeping highways safe

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department is proud to have bragging rights when it comes to one of their own being recognized for keeping the highways a little safer.Officer Chris Vinson became a member of the Midlothian Police Department’s Commercial Vehicle Enforcement team in 2018.

COACH KILLER GETS 37 YEARS

DALLAS – Yaqub Talib was sentenced Monday to 37 years in prison after pleading guilty to a murder charge in the deadly shooting of a youth football coach during a scrimmage game last year in Lancaster.

BUSINESS I-45 AT MALLOY BRIDGE ROAD CLOSES AUG. 9

DALLAS/ELLIS COUNTY – All north and southbound lanes of Business I-45 at Malloy Bridge Rd. will be closed beginning 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, to just north of the landfill until further notice for a bridge replacement project.

ROISD Back-to-School Bash held this past weekend

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD held its annual Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 5, at Red Oak High School. Thousands of parents, students, vendors and fund-raising groups attended the 2-1/2-hour event.

Wilmer’s Back-to-School Bash happening on Aug. 12

WILMER – The City of Wilmer is partnering with Praise Fellowship Church, other local faith-based organizations, and community partners in preparation for back to school this month.The city, along with nine community partners, will be hosting its Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m.