THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BANDWIDTH: The best/worst case scenarios for Ellis County’s data center mania

  As most people know, Texas Governor Greg Abbott stepped in regarding the data center craze last week.

Drone and K9 search for suspect who fled in Ellis County

  WAXAHACHIE - While there is no word if law enforcement officers were able to apprehend the suspect who fled last Friday night, residents were commenting on the police activity in the area of Lyon Lane northeast of Waxahachie.

Parsons Camp hosts tour of Pearce Museum

  CORSICANA – The William Henry Parsons Camp #415, Sons of Confederate Veterans, met for its May meeting at the Pearce Museum at Navarro College in Corsicana.

FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: He was there, if only for a time

  Welcome to the “Front-Porch.” With Father’s Day upon us, I cannot help but go back to some special times this Father’s Day 2026, although I suppose it’s no different from all the years since 1967. I am thinking of a gentleman who, when I was just a little boy, was almost always there.

OUT TO PASTOR: Life is not a soap opera

  When I was young, we did not have a TV in our home. My parents did not think it was important, so we listened to the radio instead. I love the Saturday morning radio shows, “Popeye the Sailor Man,” particularly. Then something big happened that changed our lives.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (June 18, 2026)

  ALMA At this week’s Alma City Council meeting, council discussed action regarding the engagement of an independent forensic accounting firm to conduct a targeted forensic audit of selected City financial activities and records.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (June 18, 2026)

  On Monday, June 22 from 3 – 5 p.m., children ages 12 – 17 are invited to participate in an “Unsolved Case Files Mystery!” Teens will enjoy this interactive game where participants follow clues, examine the evidence, and work together to crack the case before time runs out.

LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE (June 18, 2026)

Local students included on the Spring 2026 University of Arkansas Dean’s List include: Briessa Stover from Glenn Heights; Collin McDowell, Jaden Salzman, Elise Stafford, Tegan Sterling and Anna West from Midlothian; and Brynley Beller, Calli Fletcher, Kylie Hamilton, Hayley Surber, Raylee Svrcek...

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS (June 9 – 14)

Dodge, Warren, 44, engaging in organized criminal activity Felony 3. Smith, Corey, 51, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000. Ballard, Zane, 20, assault causes bodily injury family member. Rodriguez, Adan, 21, evading arrest/detention w/vehicle Felony 3. Keller, Jordon, 38, warrant-other jurisdiction.

WAXAHACHIE ARRESTS (May 31 – June 6)

Parker, Daniel, 44, warrant other agency. Roa, Jessica, 35, warrant other agency. Byrd, Ahmad, 33, warrant other agency. Wallace, Peyton, 28, warrant other agency, poss cs pg 1 <1g. McGensey, Eddie, 55, unl carrying weapon, DWI. Lewis, Darion, 40, viol bond/protective order, unl carrying weapon.