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Ellis County Sheriff’s Department to participate in Fentanyl abuse panel

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Wed, 08/23/2023 - 14:17

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in a “Tipping the Pain Scale” film premiere and panel hosted by Impact Communities in partnership with Hickory Trail Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the Texas Theater in Waxahachie.

The Public Hearing date for the proposed fiscal year 2024 annual budget ran only in the Dallas Morning News on Aug. 4 and on www.dallasnews.com from Aug. 4 to Aug. 10.

Is Red Oak keeping its citizens in the dark?

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Wed, 08/16/2023 - 13:24

RED OAK – In a City of Red Oak resolution dated September 2022, which began a contract starting October 2022 to September 2023 designating the Waxahachie Daily Light as the city’s official paper of record and the alternate newspaper designated The Dallas Morning News, so began a contract costing...

Dallas Police Department Senior Corporal Scott Jay and his K9 partner Figor. Photo courtesy NBC-DFW.

FERRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER’S HUSBAND TO RECEIVE STAR OF TEXAS AWARD

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Wed, 08/16/2023 - 13:13

FERRIS – Hazel Ingram PreK Elementary School teacher Amy Jay’s husband will receive the Star of Texas Award from Governor Greg Abbott in Austin on Sept. 11.

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Drug dealer sentenced to 30 years in prison

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Wed, 08/16/2023 - 13:02

ELLIS COUNTY – Patrick Van Cox, 47, Fort Worth was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Aug, 3 for two cases of possessing a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and two cases of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Ellis County District Attorney’s office.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS FIRE RUNOFF AFFECTS ELLIS CO.

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Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:59

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week’s Sherwin Williams fire in Garland will be affecting Ellis County this week.Ellis County Office of Emergency Management was notified that the tributaries and waterways in Ellis County feeding into the Trinity River will be affected due to the runoff caused by the fire.

Wesley Warren Birdine

Glenn Heights shooting suspect named

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Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:51

GLENN HEIGHTS – A suspect has been identified in last week’s Aug. 10 afternoon shooting in the City of Glenn Heights. The man has been identified as 28-year-old Wesley Warren Birdine.

Cotton industry in Ellis County receives THC Historical Marker

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Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:43

WAXAHACHIE – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Cotton Industry in Ellis County as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event is planned for Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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Flock cameras arrive

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Wed, 08/16/2023 - 12:35

WAXAHACHIE – A number of surrounding cities are using the camera, and now the Waxahachie Police Department is part of the club too.

Ferris enters Mandatory Stage II Water Restrictions

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Wed, 08/09/2023 - 14:24

FERRIS – The City of Ferris announced today it has gone into a Mandatory Stage II Water Restriction Plan.

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Midlothian man gets 20 years for promotion of child pornography

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Wed, 08/09/2023 - 14:22

MIDLOTHIAN – Adrian Leonardo Favila, 25 of Midlothian, pled guilty to 10 counts of promotion of child pornography last week, and was sentenced to 20 years in prison in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.