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Red Oak Police arrested Jackie Wade Deason, 35, on June 18 on one outstanding warrant and additionally charged him with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, unauthorized use of a vehicle, theft over $20,000 but under $100,000 and theft over $1,500 but under $20,000.

Red Oak PD makes arrest in stolen vehicle cases

RED OAK — The Red Oak Police Department arrested Jackie Wade Deason, 35, on Thursday, June 18, on one outstanding warrant and additionally charged him with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, unauthorized use of a vehicle, theft over $20,000 but under $100,000 and theft over $1,500 but under $20,000.

Breaking News

Glenn Heights PD resolve attempted suicide peacefully

GLENN HEIGHTS — At approximately 10:30 a.m., Glenn Heights Police responded to a call of an individual threatening suicide at a single-family home in the 2600 block of Lake Ridge Dr.

WISD veteran bus driver Artelia Thomas (left) was recognized during the Monday, June 8, 2015 school board meeting by Ryder Appleton (right) for quick decisions during a tornado warning on May 19.

WISD bus driver recognized for actions during tornado warning

WAXAHACHIE — Veteran Waxahachie ISD (WISD) bus driver Artelia Thomas took quick action on May 19 to protect children riding on her bus when she witnessed a funnel cloud near Reagor Springs.

flooded road

Flood damage? Here’s how to get help!

Now that Ellis, Navarro and Tarrant Counties have received a State of Texas disaster declaration, please report damages to your respective county and city agencies and then register and report damages and losses to FEMA.

Call the FEMA Helpline, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT, 7 days a week:

1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
TTY 1-800-462-7585
711 or VRS 1-800-621-3362
You can also email: FEMA-ContactUs@fema.dhs.gov, get a response in 1 to 2 business days.

Mobile site http://www.disasterassistance.gov/

Waxahachie ISD

WISD teacher admits relationship with former student amid misconduct allegations

WAXAHACHIE — Documents obtained by Ellis County Citizen reveal sexual misconduct allegations against Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD) teacher Laura (Laurie) Leigh Evans.

Waxahachie Fire Rescue

City of Waxahachie to provide fire-based EMS

WAXAHACHIE — The Waxahachie City Council voted unanimously to approve Waxahachie-Fire Rescue providing fire department-based emergency medical services (EMS).

John Wray was sworn in as the new Texas State Representative of House District 10 on Jan. 13, 2015.

Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program

WAXAHACHIE — State Representative John Wray announced the deadline for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship has been extended to June 15, 2015.

John Wray was sworn in as the new Texas State Representative of House District 10 on Jan. 13, 2015.

Texas House approves state budget

AUSTIN — The Texas House gave overwhelming final approval Friday to House Bill 1, a balanced and disciplined state budget for the next two years. The budget was also approved in the Texas Senate and now heads to Governor Greg Abbott.