Leave a reply Pursuit ends in deadly head-on collision killing two Posted in Ellis County, Headline on January 08, 2016 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Waxahachie Police Department at 1:04 p.m. Jan. 8, 2016 to be on the lookout for a white van stolen out of the Academy parking lot in Waxahachie. Read more
Leave a reply Candidates running for Ellis County positions in 2016 (with audio) Posted in Ellis County, Headline on January 06, 2016 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — Ellis County Republican candidates for the March 2016 primary whom are in contested county races had the opportunity to present themselves to voters Tuesday, Jan. 5 Read more
Leave a reply Commissioners’ Court to consider keeping gun ban in some county buildings Posted in Ellis County, Headline on January 03, 2016 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — A special Ellis County Commissioners' Court meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 5, 2016 to discuss a resolution reaffirming the prohibition of weapons in five buildings that hold court. Read more
Leave a reply Tornado damage to Donald T. Shields Elementary causes district to move classes Posted in Headline, Red Oak on December 27, 2015 by Staff ReportRED OAK — Tornado damage to Donald T. Shields Elementary has caused Red Oak Independent School District (ROISD) to prepare an alternate location for students to attend school through the end of the school year. Read more
Leave a reply Ellis County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Camryn’s K9s for ballistic vest donations Posted in Ellis County, Headline on December 23, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office honored Camryn Samuel for her work in securing ballistic vests for its two K9 units, with a special presentation held during the Nov. 24 meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners Court. Read more
Leave a reply Red Oak traffic accident claims one life and sends one to hospital Posted in Headline, Red Oak on December 23, 2015 by Staff ReportRED OAK — On Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, at approximately 2:43 p.m., the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch Center received a call of a major accident at Bear Creek and the North IH-35E service road in the City of Lancaster. Read more
Leave a reply Financial misinformation raising questions about “undocumented immigrant children” Posted in Ellis County, Headline on December 17, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — Conflicting information released by Lakeview Camp and North Texas District of the Assemblies of God, who runs Lakeview Camp, has raised more questions than answers. Read more
Leave a reply Department of Homeland Security issues National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on December 16, 2015 by Staff ReportUNITED STATES — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory on Wednesday, December 16 to increase public vigilance and awareness regarding the potential for terrorism on U.S. soil. Read more