Leave a reply Barton speaks out against sanctuary cities after bill passage WASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3009, the "Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act," on Thursday. The legislation cuts off specific federal grants for sanctuary cities Read more
Leave a reply Odors of death result in an ECSO and SPCA raid on dog training facility WAXAHACHIE — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) and SPCA of Texas raided the Maximum K-9 training facility in Waxahachie on Thursday, July 23 resulting in one arrest, seizure of 72 animals and collection of 15 to 20 dead animals. Read more
Leave a reply Maypearl police chief arrested for sexual assault of a child MAYPEARL — Maypearl Police Chief Kevin Michael Coffey, 49, was arrested by the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Wednesday afternoon after turning himself in on four felony arrest warrants relating to sexual assault of a child. Read more
Leave a reply FEMA extends deadline to register for storm damage assistance ELLIS COUNTY — If you experienced weather related damages between May 4 and June 19 during the severe storms and flooding, you may qualify for financial assistance. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has extended the deadline to register for assistance. Read more
Leave a reply Red Oak PD asking for help in identifying theft suspects RED OAK — The Red Oak Police Department is asking for your help in identifying suspects who allegedly stole merchandise from Walmart in Red Oak. Read more
Leave a reply President finally orders flags at half-staff to honor Chattanooga victims WASHINGTON D.C. — President Barack Obama has finally ordered flags be lowered to half-staff at the White House and all federal facilities in honor of the five servicemen killed on Thursday, July 16 in Chattanooga, TN. Read more
Leave a reply Ennis tops 2015 THSCA pre-season football poll for Class 5A, Region II ENNIS — The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) released its first poll ranking the state's top 10 football teams in each of the four regions for UIL classes 6A through 2A. Read more
Leave a reply Birdwell announces re-election run for Texas Senate GRANBURY — Vowing to remain a leading conservative voice on the battlefield of ideas, State Senator Brian Birdwell announced Monday his campaign for re-election in Texas Senate District 22. Read more
