WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (July 19 – 25)

Henderson-Kemp, Stephanie, 46, false alarm or report. Elder, Kalie, 20, DUI/minor. Manning, Brian, 46, assault family violence. Neal-Merritt, Kaleb, 25, DWI. Hill, Robert, 55, obstruction or retaliation, DWI 2nd. Reed, Gabrielle, 36, warrant arrest. Byrd, Jarryon, 37, warrant other agency.

WILMER ARRESTS (July 19 – 26)

Cruz, Wendi, 23, warrant arrest other agency. Taylor, Byron, 42, poss marij <2oz, warrant arrest other agency. Gutierrez-Silva, Francisco, 46, DWI/open alch container. Lee, Tinnette, 38, poss marij <2oz. Franklin, Travion, 24, poss marij <2oz, unl carrying weapon.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: The Psyop of desensitization: how the noise masks the net

  A new week and a new set of abnormally normal challenges. Nothing boring about US politics these days. In fact, has anyone noticed that what was once a complete shock to the system has now merely become the standard procedure that falls alongside the background noise.

Ellis County AI-Assisted Non-Emergency Phone System activated

  ELLIS COUNTY – Beginning Friday, July 24, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office will launch an artificial intelligence-assisted voice system on its non-emergency phone line to help callers obtain information and be directed to the appropriate resources more efficiently.

Police looking for suspect involved in aggravated assault with deadly weapon

  MIDLOTHIAN – Ellis County Crime Stoppers posted last week that the Midlothian Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cinires Mason. Mason is wanted in connection with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred near Lake Grove Park on June 1.

Waxahachie mourns death of Deputy City Manager Albert Lawrence

  WAXAHACHIE – It is not everyone who makes an impact on a city the way Waxahachie’s Deputy City Manager Albert Lawrence did. Lawrence died July 10, leaving what the city remarked was a “Legacy of service, dedication, and leadership which will forever remain a cornerstone of our community.

Dallas man arrested after high-speed vehicle foot pursuit

  FERRIS – Ladarion Jimal Blair, 18, of Dallas was booked into the Ellis County Jail and faces four separate criminal charges: • Evading arrest or detention with a vehicle • Disorderly conduct – discharge of a firearm • Unlawful carrying of a weapon • Fleeing from a police officer Ferris Police, in...

Happy birthday to 102-year-old Wilmer resident O.D. Chalmers

  WILMER – Wilmer resident O.D. Chalmers turned 102 last week on July 16. In addition to wishing him a happy birthday, here are a few details of his life. Originally from Marshall, Texas, he was born in 1924 and moved to Wilmer at the age of 97. Chalmers is also a proud Navy Veteran.

Ellis County Republican Women mark 44 years of commitment to conservative values in county

  ELLIS COUNTY – Founded in 1982, Ellis County Republican Women has served for more than four decades as a leading force for civic engagement, voter education, and Republican grassroots involvement in Ellis County.

Learn the art of perspective at Aug. 3 Ellis County Art Association demonstration

  WAXAHACHIE – Artist-Designer Steven R. Umbach will present “Perspective for Artists” at the Aug. 3 meeting of The Ellis County Art Association at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).