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Designed by J. Riely Gordon and completed in 1897, the Ellis County Courthouse emulates the Romanesque Revival style popular during the latter half of the 19th century. Beginning Feb. 13, it will be the scene for the filming of the television series “1883: Bass Reeves.”

Designed by J. Riely Gordon and completed in 1897, the Ellis County Courthouse emulates the Romanesque Revival style popular during the latter half of the 19th century. Beginning Feb. 13, it will be the scene for the filming of the television series “1883: Bass Reeves.”

‘Yellowstone’ spinoff to film in Ellis County

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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 14:09
ELLIS COUNTY – According to Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s office, residents can expect the historic courthouse in downtown Waxahachie to be transformed into a television set for a new TV series, “1883: Bass Reeves” in February.Between Feb.
Jose Paz

Jose Paz

Traffic stop results in felony drug arrest

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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:54
GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights Police arrested 20-year-old Jose Paz this past weekend, Jan. 21, 2023, at approximately 1:52 a.m. Paz was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance-penalty group 2 and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

TX Congresswoman files ‘White Supremacy’ Bill

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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:51
HOUSTON – Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) recently filed a bill in the House of Representatives proposing to “prevent and prosecute white supremacy-inspired hate crime and conspiracy” by expanding the definition of hate crime currently found in U.S. law.

2nd Chick-fil-A coming to Waxahachie

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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:44
WAXAHACHIE – Chick-fil-A lovers in Waxahachie will be excited to learn a second Chick-fil-A fix has been approved by the Waxahachie City Council.The new location will be at the intersection of S. Interstate 35E and Landmark Drive.

12-screen movie theater planned for Red Oak

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Wed, 02/01/2023 - 13:43
RED OAK – You know a city is growing when it is large enough to warrant a movie theater.Red Oak currently has a population, according to World Population Review, of 15,257, and is the 202nd largest city in Texas with a growth rate of 2.31% annually.
The Ellis County Animal Shelter Center is located at 2570 FM 878 in Waxahachie. Photo courtesy Ellis County SPCA.

The Ellis County Animal Shelter Center is located at 2570 FM 878 in Waxahachie. Photo courtesy Ellis County SPCA.

E.C. shelter service provider for animal control shut down

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:40
ELLIS COUNTY – According to a post at the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department Facebook page, “The shelter service provider for Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control has had to close down due to illness in the shelter.
Construction is underway for a new $730,000-plus Starbucks in Ferris. The site for the popular coffee company is on the northeast corner of East 5th Street and Interstate 45 Service Road. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Construction is underway for a new $730,000-plus Starbucks in Ferris. The site for the popular coffee company is on the northeast corner of East 5th Street and Interstate 45 Service Road. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Construction for Ferris Starbucks underway

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:38
FERRIS – For Starbucks fans, or those who just want to get a good coffee in the morning, the City of Ferris has some good news.

Venus man’s shooting death under investigation

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:36
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a shooting last week, Jan. 18 around 2 p.m., after dispatch received a report of a shooting in the City of Venus.The shooting occurred in the 600 block of Bunkhouse Road, where it was reported two adult males were involved in an argument.

FEB. 1 IS NATIONAL BLUE STAR MOTHER’S DAY

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Wed, 01/25/2023 - 15:16
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded as a patriotic service organization with the purpose of uniting mothers with sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces.On Feb. 1, 1942, 300 mothers of members of the Armed Forces held their first meeting in Michigan.In 2020, U.S.