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Midlothian Police posted Walmart security images on Facebook of possible fraud offenders.

Midlothian Police posted Walmart security images on Facebook of possible fraud offenders.

Update on Midlothian Walmart fraud

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Wed, 11/08/2023 - 18:29
MIDLOTHIAN – Police are reminding Walmart shoppers to be vigilant when shopping at that store due to a number of recent fraud offenses there.Police said suspects are targeting elderly victims watching as they use a debit card PIN in the stores self-checkout line.

HUTCHINS HIRING 4 NEW OFFICERS

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Wed, 11/08/2023 - 18:27
HUTCHINS – The City of Hutchins will hire four new police officers through a United States Department of Justice Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services grant.

‘OPERATION GREEN LIGHT’ SUPPORTED

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Wed, 11/08/2023 - 18:26
ELLIS COUNTY – If you see green lights at the Ellis County Courthouse, just know it is part of Operation Green Light, a national initiative to show veterans where they can connect for resources and benefits.Green lights will be displayed from Nov.
Jake Ellzey

Jake Ellzey

Ellzey will face former Marine in 2024 Republican primary

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Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:26
ELLIS COUNTY – The 6th Congressional District Representative in Washington DC, Republican Jake Ellzey, will have an opponent in the March 2024 Republican Primary as he runs to keep his seat for another term.
Deandre DeSuza

Deandre DeSuza

Las Vegas man sentenced to ‘life’

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Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:22
ELLIS COUNTY – A 28-year-old Las Vegas man, Deandre DeSuza, was sentenced to life in prison last week by an Ellis County jury on charges of trafficking of persons.DeSuza is the first person sentenced in Ellis County for human trafficking.
State Rep. Brian Harrison

State Rep. Brian Harrison

COVID vaccine ban passed in Austin

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Wed, 11/01/2023 - 14:19
ELLIS COUNTY – Last week the Texas House passed Senate Bill 7, and it effects all residents in the state of Texas, including Ellis County.

Commissioner’s approve new flood maps for Ellis County

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Wed, 11/01/2023 - 12:30
WAXAHACHIE – New flood maps for Ellis County and a change to the county’s flood prevention procedures were approved at the last Commissioners’ Court.In June 2013, the court approved a minute order establishing the county’s Flood Damage Prevention Order.
Members of law enforcement escorted the 1,000 pound statue of Chris Kyle and prepare to unload it at the Waxahachie Civic Center Thursday morning after moving it from Rockwall.

Members of law enforcement escorted the 1,000 pound statue of Chris Kyle and prepare to unload it at the Waxahachie Civic Center Thursday morning after moving it from Rockwall.

American Sniper statue moved from storage

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Wed, 10/25/2023 - 14:24
WAXAHACHIE – It was still dark when members of Texas Civil Defense, law enforcment officers and others gathered at the Waxahachie Civic Center at 6:30 a.m. to drive to Rockwall.