Ellis County Commissioners Court

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Budget discrepancy explains $20-million ‘missing’ county funds

AMELIA PRICE
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:18
  WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County officials clarified last week a rumored $20 million in “missing” funds is actually a $16.3 million budget discrepancy, with no evidence of fraud or misappropriation. County Judge John Wray confirmed an internal audit by Stacey Parr revealed the county collected $8.
Matthew Zajic, Ellis County Commissioner Precinct 2

Matthew Zajic, Ellis County Commissioner Precinct 2

Ellis County Commissioner Matt Zajic, pct 2, arrested for shoplifting

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 06/17/2026 - 15:55
  ENNIS – Newly elected Ellis County Precinct 2 Commissioner Matthew Zajic was arrested over the weekend in Ennis. The arrest occurred at Walmart on the evening of June 11. Zajic was arrested in connection with a Theft of Property (>$100–<$750), which is a Class B Misdemeanor.
Graphic courtesy Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

Graphic courtesy Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary to offer spay, neuter services

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 16:20
ELLIS COUNTY – The search for animal services and maintenance was closed to vendors recently in Ellis County, with no respondents proposing to shelter the animals. The county did receive a proposal from Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary for spay and neuter services.

Ellis County Animal Shelter issues go unanswered

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 05/07/2025 - 13:26
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.
As of April 15, 2025, animals will not be taken to the SPCA of Texas. Ellis County has been paying the SPCA of Texas $9,085 a month for the partnership.

As of April 15, 2025, animals will not be taken to the SPCA of Texas. Ellis County has been paying the SPCA of Texas $9,085 a month for the partnership.

SPCA of Texas terminates agreement with Ellis County, facility to shut down

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:26
WAXAHACHIE – At an Ellis County Commissioners Court meeting in late January, an item on the agenda was an action to amend the Ellis County Animal Control Ordinance.The amendment was regarding the notification of termination of Ellis County by the SPCA of Texas.