Ellis County Animal Shelter issues go unanswered

ELLIS COUNTY – There is still no relief in sight for the animals and good Samaritans picking up the slack to ensure the absence of an animal shelter in Ellis County does not mean harm to animals and residents.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: This life story begins in 1973 (kind of) part 83

We know Corrina didn’t always scoot over close, but she did that night as we drove home – our load lightened for a night, Corrina’s arm snugly around mine and showing no sign of letting go.

OUT TO PASTOR: A tribute to Ms. Gossips-A-Lot

I was sitting in the shopping mall this week, drinking coffee and taking a break. I don’t like going to the mall, but sometimes I have to go and pick up something for The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. While drinking coffee, I watched people pass by.

4,000 reasons to love bees

STATEPOINT – May 20 is World Bee Day, an opportunity to celebrate not only the beloved honey bee, but North America’s 4,000 species of native bees, many of which are busy right now.“Throughout spring and summer, these insects dutifully pollinate crops and wildflowers, playing a vital role in...

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (May 8, 2025)

Local students graduating during UT Tyler’s Spring 2025 commencement are: Preston Ditto, Olivia Goerig, Renee Jewell, Tiffany Ogundipe, and Brianna Peña from Midlothian; Hanna Laquay, Leslie Moulton and Brant Stukas from Waxahachie.Angelo State University’s chapter of the Alpha Chi national...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 28 – May 4

April 28 – May 4 Baxter, Dustin, 40, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Hayes, Leandra, 26, exploitation of child/elderly/disabled Felony 3.Goodin, Zackery, 46, parole violation.Argueta-Castro, Bryan, 31, tamper w/govt record-temp vehicle tag, immigration hold.Lerma, Roy, 36, theft prop >=$750<$2500, theft prop...

Ellis County ISDs get average rating from TEA

ELLIS COUNTY – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) accountability ratings are out for Ellis County schools – and they aren’t great.Ratings for the ISD’s in the county are for 2023, and of the ISD’s listed below, only Midlothian and Palmer got above a C score.The accountability overview manual states...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 22 – 27

Holmes, Daniel, 43, bench warrant, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000.Burt, Jimmy, 38, bench warrant, assault family/house member impede breath/circulation Felony 3.Gibson, Otis, 26, fail to ID fugitive intent/give false info, felony warrant.Buckler, Alayna, 21, agg assault w/deadly weapon Felony 2.Brown,...

Ellis County Commissioners adding new precincts in 2026

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve changes to the voting precinct boundaries as of Jan. 1, 2026.This change is in accordance with Texas Election Code as required.The change was determined necessary at the most recent election’s board meeting when it was discovered...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: April 15 – 21

Chaney, Lee, 51, theft prop >=$30k<$150,000 Felony 3, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000.Rosenthal, Corey, 54, fail to identify giving false/fictitious info, felony warrant.Wilson, Gregory, 32, poss CS pg 1/1-b<1g.Olivarri, Michael, 35, theft prop >=$2500<$30,000, theft prop <$2500 2/more prev convictions,...