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Primary Republican winners and May 26 Runoffs

Ellis123
Mon, 03/09/2026 - 14:04
  ELLIS COUNTY – With several upsets and some regrets as to the winners in the Republican primaries last week, four races will require voters to return to the polls on May 26 for a runoff to fill the GOP seats in the November election.
Damion DeLeon Aumada, Guadalupe Alvarado, Jose Mioes Alvarado and Miguel Angel Lopez.

Damion DeLeon Aumada, Guadalupe Alvarado, Jose Mioes Alvarado and Miguel Angel Lopez.

5 arrested after shooting at police

Ellis123
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:16
MIDLOTHIAN – Shots were fired at deputies Thursday as they pursued a vehicle with five people inside. The pursuit  through Ellis and Tarrant counties ended in Fort Worth that morning. An Ellis County deputy witnessed a person in a vehicle shooting at 3:22 a.m.
Graphic courtesy Ellis County, Texas

Graphic courtesy Ellis County, Texas

March 3, 2026 Ellis County Joint Primary Election Results

Ellis123
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:16
REPUBLICAN PARTY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: www.livevoterturnout.com/ENR/ellistxenr/4/en/Index_4.html DEMOCRATIC PARTY UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: www.livevoterturnout.com/ENR/ellistxenr/5/en/Index_5.html PRELIMINARY ELECTION RECONCILIATION – UNOFFICIAL TOTALS: www.elliscountytx.
Jeremy Carter

Jeremy Carter

Midlothian PD arrest Dallas Police Lieutenant a second time for DWI

Ellis123
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:16
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police arrested Dallas PD Lieutenant Jeremy Carter a second time last week for allegedly driving while intoxicated in the city. Carter is still on administrative leave from his job due to a DWI arrest that took place in Midlothian this past Christmas Eve.
© The Ellis County Press

© The Ellis County Press

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (March 5, 2026)

Ellis123
Wed, 03/04/2026 - 17:11
 ALMAAt February’s Alma City Council meeting items discussed included an update on the Municipal Judge position, discussion to perform background checks for employees’ handling sensitive information, and the possible implementation and costs of a digital time clock or alternative time keeping...
The Link Letter which flooded mail boxes this past week highlights a voting guide with a pre-marked sample ballot, but it is no more than a pay-to-play according to Ellis County residents who are paying attention.

The Link Letter which flooded mail boxes this past week highlights a voting guide with a pre-marked sample ballot, but it is no more than a pay-to-play according to Ellis County residents who are paying attention.

‘Link Letter’ creates pay-to-play faux ballot; Ellis County voters/candidates concerned

Ellis123
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:15
 ELLIS COUNTY – There has been much discussion regarding The Link Letter over the last few weeks as early voting has gotten underway.The Link Letter highlights a voting guide, but it is no more than a pay-to-play according to Ellis County residents who are paying attention.
Ground was broken last week for Midlothian Fire Department Station No. 4, located at 4021 Shady Grove Road. Submitted photo.

Ground was broken last week for Midlothian Fire Department Station No. 4, located at 4021 Shady Grove Road. Submitted photo.

Midlothian Fire Department breaks ground on Station No. 4

Ellis123
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:06
 MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Fire Department broke ground last week on its latest addition, Station No. 4 with elected officials or representatives for politicians in attendance alongside Midlothian leaders and residents.Midlothian Fire Department Station No.
Waxahachie Fire and Rescue team members deployed include Fire Fighter Tedder, Lieutenant Corder, and Captain Sodek. Submitted photo.

Waxahachie Fire and Rescue team members deployed include Fire Fighter Tedder, Lieutenant Corder, and Captain Sodek. Submitted photo.

Waxahachie Fire and Rescue deployed another crew to fight 8 Ball Fire in West Texas

Ellis123
Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:40
 WAXAHACHIE - Another Waxahachie Fire and Rescue crew has been deployed to West Texas to assist with the ongoing wildfire response and to support the communities impacted by the 8 Ball Fire in Armstrong and Donley Counties.