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Italy Detective steps in as interim police chief

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Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:21

ITALY – Several months ago, the Italy City Council unanimously voted to terminate Scott McAuley, the city’s police chief.No interim was named to replace McAuley at that time.

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Council 8417 Knights of Columbus support Special Olympics

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Thu, 02/12/2026 - 17:16

WAXAHACHIE – Council 8417 of the Knights of Columbus met with the Ellis County United delegation of Special Olympics at Hilltop Lanes on Feb. 2 to present a check for $2.000 to support the delegations ongoing efforts to provide inclusionary sports experiences for residents of Ellis County.

Defaced signs. Submitted photo.

Red Oak Man caught defacing political signs

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:43

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week, a 20-year-old white male from Red Oak, Lito Antonio Thomas, was arrested for defacing political signs.The signs belonged to a candidate for U.S. Representative, James Buford; A candidate for Ellis County Judge, Kameron Raburn; and a candidate for Texas Senate, David Cook.

Burglars stole an estimated $50,000 value of property. Submitted photo.

Stolen property from Waxahachie storage unit exceeds $50,000

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:27

WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Police are seeking the public’s help regarding multiple storage unit burglaries on Ovilla Road.The incident happened on Jan. 23 between 2 and 3:30 a.m. in the 1000 block of Ovilla Road according to police.

Unofficial results name Lynda Isbell new Mayor

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:16

ENNIS – The Ennis special election for Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem saw the unofficial results naming Lynda Isbell as the city’s new mayor.Isbell was the Mayor Pro Tem who stepped down to run for the vacant seat left when former Mayor Kameron Raburn announced his run for Ellis County Judge.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (February 5, 2026)

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:14

BARDWELLAt Bardwell’s city council meeting this week an ordinance was discussed to regulate fowl and other specified animals, enclosures and conditions.ENNISEnnis Police Department recently welcomed its newest member, Emily Treadaway Camarillo.

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Dallas County police chase ends in Waxahachie

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:14

WAXAHACHIE – A police chase that began in Dallas County ended in Ellis County in the early morning Saturday, Jan. 31.The subject was taken into custody at around 4:32 a.m.According to sources, “At approximately 2:20 a.m.

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Ellis County Congressman Jake Ellzey votes to allow kill switches on vehicles

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 16:06

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County’s current U.S. Congressional Representative Jake Ellzey, who is up for reelection in the March primary recently voted along with other House Republicans to keep Biden’s kill switch mandate, which is to be placed on cars beginning this year.

Mayor Sonja A. Brown reflected on the significance of the event for both the community and herself: “This was one of those moments that reminds you exactly why public service matters.” Submitted photo.

Glenn Heights gives away free laptops

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:57

GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights announced new community partnerships with AT&T, United Way, and Compudopt following a highly successful laptop giveaway that placed critical technology directly into the hands of Glenn Heights residents, according to a news release.

Waxahachie approves 3,170-acre community developement project

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Wed, 02/04/2026 - 15:34

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie City Council approved a proposal by Minto Communities USA to develop a new master-planned community in Waxahachie.“The 3,170-acre community will be the largest residential and mixed-use development in the area,” according to a news release from Minto.