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Aimee and John Evola of Ferris Social with Holden Smith.

Ferris Social owners hold Pop Up fund raiser for Boy Scout

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Tue, 04/16/2024 - 17:56

Aimee and John Evola of Ferris Social held a Pop Up fund raising event for Boy Scout Holden Smith, Troop 325, on Saturday, April 13.

Michael Alphans Mango, Jr.

Ferris alleged drunk driver hits Keller teen

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Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:20

KELLER – A Keller Indian Springs Middle School student with dreams of being a cross country track star is in critical condition after being hit by a suspected drunk driver while jogging on Thursday, April 4.

FREEMAN GIN, BARDWELL – The Old Bardwell marker can be viewed at 4F Farmer Cattle Company, 6102 W. Highway 34, Ennis, one-half mile west of Bardwell, at the original site of the community.

Old Bardwell Historical Marker Ceremony Saturday

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Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:14

BARDWELL – The Texas Historical Commission recently recognized the site of Old Bardwell as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker.The designation honors the original site of the town of Bardwell as an important and educational part of local history.

Ag Mechanics Reserve/Division Champion, and Champion Team Showmanship, (l-r), ag teacher Brian Harlan, students Daniel Diaz, German Mora and Edwardo Hernandez, and ag teacher Mac McAlister, Ferris FFA.

2024 Ellis County Youth Expo results

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Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:14

AG MECHANICS MARKET PLACE – COOKING EQUIPMENTReserve/Division Champion: Drestan Honza, Ennis FFA MARKET PLACE – HOME RECREATION & CONVENIENCEDivision Champion: Ennis FFA MARKET PLACE – LIVESTOCK & FARM EQUIPMENTGrand/Division Champion: Waxahachie FFA MARKET PLACE – WILDLIFEDivision Champion: Ennis...

Early voting starts April 22

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Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:12

Early Voting starts April 22-27, April 29-30 in Ellis County at six early voting polling locations. The Main Polling Location is the Ellis County Woman’s Building, 407 W. Jefferson St., Waxahachie (NOT the elections office).Election Day is Saturday, May 4, at 17 polling locations.

How safe are the bridges in Ellis County?

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Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:09

ELLIS COUNTY – Texas has a statewide inventory of more than 55,000 bridges open to public traffic. The Texas Department of Transportation said in a 2020 report this is “significantly more than any other US state.

Arrest made in lewd activity at Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail

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Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:05

WAXAHACHIE – According to the Waxahachie Police Department FB page, an arrest was made regarding a report of lewd activity at Waxahachie Creek Hike and Bike Trail. The Waxahachie Police Department had also issued extra patrols in the area after the report.

Judge Todd Little explains County Tax Abatement

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Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:03

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week’s tax abatement notice for 288 acres in Red Oak spurred a longer story on the topic after sitting down with Ellis County Judge Todd Little.

Map courtesy Dallas Morning News

Get ready for ‘eclipse madness’ April 8

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Thu, 04/04/2024 - 14:37

ELLIS COUNTY – Monday is the big day for an event of a lifetime with as many as 300,000 people said to be flocking to the area for the upcoming solar eclipse.The eclipse will pass over North America between approximately 12:22 p.m. and 3:02 p.m.

Bryant Carnell Whitehead

Cedar Hill man arrested in Ennis homicide last week

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Thu, 04/04/2024 - 14:30

ENNIS – Cedar Hill resident, Bryant Carnell Whitehead, 49 turned himself in late last week to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a shooting March 24 in the 1200 block of Grace Circle in Ennis. Whitehead was the lead suspect in the shooting.