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Anthony Lee Turner

Burglary suspect arrested after high-speed chase

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Wed, 04/16/2025 - 17:04

ELLIS / DALLLAS COUNTY – With the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department at the helm, nine local agencies including Italy Police, Waxahachie Police, Texas Highway Patrol, Red Oak Police, DeSoto Police and their K9 Unit, Lancaster Police and their K9 Unit, Dallas Police and their K9 Unit, and Dallas...

TSSA representatives Doug Hunt presented a check for the 2024 fundraising total to the hospital amounting to $179,694.05.

Doug Hunt presents check to Shriners Children’s Texas Hospital

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Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:51

OVILLA – The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) was recently invited to tour Shriners Children’s Texas hospital in Galveston, according to a media release. This visit acknowledged the organization’s ongoing charitable fundraising efforts over the last 24 years.

Dr. Glyn Horn

Glenn Heights welcomes new police chief

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Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:46

GLENN HEIGHTS – The city of Glenn Heights welcomed Dr. Glyn Horn in early March to take the role of chief of police in that city.Chief Horn brings to the role a series of diverse experiences from his years in leadership and policing.

Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta held an intimate Town Hall meeting this past weekend, “Grounds for Conversation.”

Wilmer Mayor holds intimate ‘Grounds for Conversation’

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Wed, 04/16/2025 - 16:41

WILMER – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta held an intimate Town Hall meeting this past weekend, “Grounds for Conversation.

Ellis County Commissioners interviewing county judge replacement candidates

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Wed, 04/09/2025 - 16:01

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioner’s voted last week to post the County Judge’s seat this week.That seat will be coming open in the next 30 days.

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Weckmueller-Behringer named Ennis City Manager

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Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:56

ENNIS – The City of Ennis voted unanimously to offer the Ennis City Manager position to Andrea Weckmueller-Behringer Saturday in a special held meeting.

Choyce Redmon

Midlothian shooting/homicide investigation continues

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Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:49

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police are asking the public for their help with the apprehension of the individual who fatally shot 25-year-old Choyce Redmon of Midlothian on the evening of March 5.The incident occurred at 8:56 p.m., in the 500 block of Chelsea Drive.

Zachary Sandri. Photo courtesy TikTok.

10th grade English teacher resigns over transgender debate

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Wed, 04/09/2025 - 15:40

RED OAK – A 10th grade transgender high school English teacher, Zachary Sandri, resigned from his position with the Red Oak ISD last week. His resignation was the result of questions being raised regarding a social media post in which he said he feels “gender euphoria” when students call him “ma’am.

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Ellis County Sheriff’s Dept. breaks up Ferris cockfighting ring

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Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:34

INDIA – Ellis County Sheriff’s Department broke up a major cockfighting ring in the 700 block of E. India in Ellis County near the City of Ferris.According to the Sheriff’s Department, there were 16 citations made at the location with no arrests and no towed vehicles from the location.

Ellis County Judge Todd Little

Commissioners discuss new county judge as Little moves to NCTCOG

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Tue, 04/01/2025 - 17:28

ELLIS COUNTY – An item on Tuesday’s Ellis County Commissioner’s Court agenda tasked the commissioners with an action to request applications and recommendations for the appointment of a new county judge.Ellis County Judge Todd Little will be stepping down from the seat within the next 30 days.