Salary increases for county employees being discussed

 ELLIS COUNTY – At the July commissioner’s court meeting, action to increase salaries for a variety of Ellis County workers was on the table for discussion and consideration.The increases are being put forward for elected county and precinct officials for Fiscal Year 2026.

Waxahachie PD officer not terminated for falsifying documents, leaving department in a questionable light

 WAXAHACHIE – Recently a news tip came in stating a Waxahachie police officer had falsified her time sheet and been dishonest late last year, with little done for her actions.Cpl.

Notre Dame is choice for Red Oak wide receiver

 RED OAK – Red Oak High School four-star wide receiver Brayden “Quick6ix” Robinson says he has committed to Notre Dame after graduation.Robinson has been courted by a number of college football recruiters this summer.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (August 7, 2025)

 ALMAFollow the City of Alma on Facecbook at www.facebook.com/cityof.almatx.BARDWELLBardwell’s City Council meeting was held Tuesday with agenda items as diverse as discussing the city’s progress with a public management grant to a vote to increase of property taxes. Stay informed.

Italy ISD providing free meals for all students in 2025-26

ITALY – Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, Italy ISD students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals after  the district enrolls for the Community Eligibility Provision.

Students heading back to class will be without personal devices

When Ellis County students head back to the classroom over the next few weeks, there is one thing that will be missing.HB 1481 has banned personal devices in schools for the new school year.What does that mean? No mobile phones for one thing.However, the device ban goes deeper than that.

Palmer welcomes new superintendent, Jacob Duce

 PALMER – The City of Palmer’s first day of school is next week, Aug. 4.This year when the school bell rings, there will be a new superintendent to greet the students.Jacob Duce, Ed.D., was the lone finalist named at the end of May for the position and he was hired soon thereafter.

Back to school dates for Ellis County ISD’s

 Ennis – Ennis ISD’s first day back to school is Thursday, Aug. 7.Ferris – Ferris ISD’s first day back to school is Wednesday, Aug. 13.Glenn Heights – Dallas County residents attend DeSoto ISD, first day back to school is Monday, Aug. 11.

Glenn Heights Back-to-School Bash is your first stop

 GLENN HEIGHTS – For Glenn  Heights’ students heading back to school, make the city’s Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon your first stop to meet new friends and pick up school supplies.The Back-to-School Bash will be held at Glenn Heights’ City Center, 1938 S. Hampton Road.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 31, 2025)

 ALMAIf you would like a copy of any minutes from any past city council meeting, please contact Linda at linda@cityofalmatx.gov.