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During this operation, officers and investigators conducted compliance checks at 23 retail locations within Midlothian. Of those locations, eight stores illegally sold nicotine products to minors.

During this operation, officers and investigators conducted compliance checks at 23 retail locations within Midlothian. Of those locations, eight stores illegally sold nicotine products to minors.

8 of 23 Midlothian retail locations illegally sold nicotine products to minors

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Wed, 04/22/2026 - 17:08
  MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police Department’s Problem Directed Response Team (PDRT), the PD’s Warrant Service Team and investigators with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts conducted a joint compliance operation late last week to address the sale of...
Blue pin wheels and banners around Ellis County spin because the county is committed to painting the town blue on behalf of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Photo courtesy Red Oak Police Department Facebook.

Blue pin wheels and banners around Ellis County spin because the county is committed to painting the town blue on behalf of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Photo courtesy Red Oak Police Department Facebook.

Blue pin wheels spin around county for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

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Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:40
  ELLIS COUNTY – If you have noticed blue pin wheels and banners around Ellis County this month, it is because the county is committed to painting the town blue on behalf of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Waxahachie Police Department received its fourth consecutive accreditation certification from the Texas Police Chiefs Association last week. Pictured are Lieutenant Mike Lewis, Chief Joe Wiser, and TPCA President Chief Will Johnson. Submitted photo.

Waxahachie Police Department received its fourth consecutive accreditation certification from the Texas Police Chiefs Association last week. Pictured are Lieutenant Mike Lewis, Chief Joe Wiser, and TPCA President Chief Will Johnson. Submitted photo.

Waxahachie PD receives fourth consecutive accreditation certification

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Wed, 04/22/2026 - 15:33
  WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Police Department received its fourth consecutive accreditation certification from the Texas Police Chiefs Association last week. The certification was received by Waxahachie’s Police Chief Joe Wiser and Lieutenant Mike Lewis.
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Murder charges filed against 19-year-old

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:46
  RED OAK – Ellis County Sheriff  Deputies responded to a shooting Sunday, April 5 at 2:33 a.m. in the 200 block of Hearne Lane in Red Oak. According to the Sheriff’s office, the shooting involved an adult male victim who sustained a gunshot wound.
Photo by Freepik

Photo by Freepik

Distemper reported in Waxahachie

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:32
  ELLIS COUNTY – Waxahachie Animal Services reported last week there have been reports of a high rate of wildlife – foxes and raccoons – in Waxahachie that have tested positive for distemper. Distemper is a viral illness that affects certain wildlife species.
Photo by Fred Phipps / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Fred Phipps / The Ellis County Press

Celebrating 74 years of Ennis Bluebonnet Trails

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:18
  Ennis was designated by the 1997 State Legislature as the home of the Official Texas Bluebonnet Trail and was designated the Official Bluebonnet City of Texas. From April 1-30, Ennis showcases over 40 miles of mapped driving Bluebonnet Trails sponsored by the Ennis Garden Club.
Photo by Freepik

Photo by Freepik

Family altercation ends with gunfire, arrest

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:14
  MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police investigated a shooting this past week. On April 5 at 7:13 p.m., North Ellis Emergency Dispatch Center received several 911 calls regarding a shooting in the 400 block of Brook Meadow Drive in Midlothian.
© The Ellis County Press

© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (April 16, 2026)

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Wed, 04/15/2026 - 16:10
  ALMA Alma is inviting everyone to attend a kickoff for early voting at the Alma Candidate Mixer on April 20 at Alma Community Center from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. BARDWELL Bardwell’s cleanup day will be April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.