How does Ellis County keep watch for ineligible voters?

ELLIS COUNTY – Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced recently he has removed more than one million ineligible voters from voter rolls in the past few years.From a local standpoint Jana Onyon, Ellis County Elections Administrator, explained how her office handles voter registration in Ellis County.

Maypearl ISD enforces cellphone free zones

MAYPEARL – Maypearl ISD is enforcing its phone free zones this school year. In the past, the district has been more relaxed in its enforcement.The item had been discussed with the Maypearl Board of Trustees on several occasions over the past year.

Commissioners approve reimbursement program for NHRA Fall Nationals

WAXAHACHIE – The National Hot Rod Association has confirmed its selection of Ellis County as its chosen location for the October 2024 event, the 2024 NHRA Fall Nationals, which will be held at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis.

Japanese tank added to Pacific War Museum

Fredericksburg – The National Museum of the Pacific War (NMPW) welcomed a new tank to its collection on Friday, August 23. The tank is a Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go Light Tank replica which was transferred from the NPO Defense Technology Museum in Gotemba, Japan.

Beatriz Welch oil painting demonstration Sept. 9

WAXAHACHIE – Beatriz Welch, a docent at the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, will be doing an oil painting demonstration for The Ellis County Art Association at their monthly meeting, Sept. 9 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP). The public is encouraged to attend.

Man drowns attempting to save local teenager

WAXAHACHIE – A 21-year-old man, Lincer Mejia Lopez, drowned over the weekend attempting to save a female teenager in distress, according to a Waxahachie Police Department Facebook post.The incident occurred on Saturday, Aug. 24 at approximately 12:45 p.m.

Ferris preparing for exciting Sesquicentennial Celebration

FERRIS – The City of Ferris is thrilled to announce preparations for its upcoming Sesquicentennial celebration, marking 150 years of rich history. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of Ferris’s unique heritage, offering activities and entertainment for residents and visitors alike.

Burn Ban in effect as of Aug. 20

ELLIS COUNTY – There have been a number of extreme heat days in North Central Texas.And with that in mind, there is a county-wide burn ban now in effect for Ellis County.

Local Tax Rates: some raised, some lowered

ELLIS COUNTY – The summer budget and tax rate numbers for the new fiscal year are happening now, here are the proposals that are being presented around the Ellis County area or that have already been part of August public hearings. ELLIS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO.

Police arrest homicide suspect without incident

WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Police arrested a homicide suspect over the weekend after responding to shots fired calls early Saturday morning, Aug. 17.A number of callers reported they heard gunfire in the area of East Criddle Street.Callers also reported they heard tires screeching.