New distribution facility in Ennis could bring 380 new jobs to city

ENNIS – Loloi Rugs cut the ribbon on its new distribution facility in Ennis last Wednesday. The Greater Ennis Chamber of Commerce, along with Loloi Rug president and owner Amir Loloi and other company leaders, took part in the ribbon cutting.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (September 10, 2026)

ALMA The Alma Fire on Friday, Sept. 4 burned over 600 acres.   BARDWELL The Bardwell Volunteer Fire Department joined multiple regional agencies including fire departments from Ennis, Palmer, and Central High to combat the fast-moving flames and protect nearby homes in the Alma fire.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (September 3, 2026)

ALMA The Alma Smokehouse has recently began selling books so stop in have a good meal and find a good read. BARDWELL The City of Bardwell will hold a meeting at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 at 5746 Planter Gin Road regarding a small taxing unit notice.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (August 25 – 31)

Guidry, Carington, b/m, 35, poss marij >4oz<=5lbs. Perkins, Carlos, b/m, 47, theft of firearm, unauth use of vehicle. Williams, Jumanne, b/m, 32, viol bond/protective order, DWI.

Is Ellis County missing $20-million?

ELLIS COUNTY – There is a $20 million question mark in Ellis County. It appears to have risen to the surface during the contentious current new fiscal year budget conversations.

Ellis County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers dies unexpectedly

ELLIS COUNTY – Following the unexpected death of Ellis County Treasurer Cheryl Chambers on Aug. 18, the Ellis County GOP was left with the need to put a new name on the ballot and with little time to do it.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (August 18 – 24)

Mitchell, Marchaun, b/m, 18, poss CS pg 2 >= 400g Felony 1. Connolly, Robert, w/m, 41, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g. Williams, Brandon, b/m, 44, viol bond/protective order. Harrison, Chaquavion, b/f, 31, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3, parole violation.

ELLIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: 2026 schedules for area teams

ELLIS COUNTY’S BUDGET: More money, more government, more questions

WAXAHACHIE – Strong opinions have been voiced over the past few weeks regarding Ellis’s County’s recently released proposed new fiscal year budget. The county says growth requires more spending; critics say the budget creates more government than necessary.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (August 20, 2026)

Abigail Hirtzel of Waxahachie was selected as a Peer Leader for Fall 2026 at Austin Peay State University.