Leave a reply Maypearl police chief arrested for sexual assault of a child Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 22, 2015 by PublisherMAYPEARL — 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 President finally orders flags at half-staff to honor Chattanooga victims Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 21, 2015 by PublisherWASHINGTON 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 Texas Attorney General launches investigation into Planned Parenthood Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 17, 2015 by PublisherAUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Wednesday, July 15 that his office has launched an investigation into Planned Parenthood following the publication of a video showing a Planned Parenthood Senior Director discussing the sale of baby body parts. Read more
Leave a reply Arrest made in Ferris woman’s murder Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 14, 2015 by Staff ReportFERRIS — Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Evette Marie Quezada of Ferris. Read more
Leave a reply Maypearl Police Chief under investigation for Online Solicitation of a Minor Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 13, 2015 by PublisherMAYPEARL — An Affidavit for Evidentiary Search Warrant indicates Maypearl Police Chief Kevin Coffey, 49, is under investigation by the Texas Rangers and Texas Attorney General's Office for Official Oppression, Misuse of Official Information, Online Solicitation of a Minor, Stalking, Harassment and Tampering with Evidence. Read more
Leave a reply Records indicate Ellis County may lose Fire Marshal Joe Stewart Posted in Ellis County, Headline on July 11, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — Looks like Ellis County is yet again losing a Fire Marshal. Agenda items for Monday's Ellis County Commissioners' Court meeting indicate plans are in the works for Ellis County Fire Marshal Joe Stewart's departure. Read more
Leave a reply High-speed chase ends with two arrests Posted in Headline, Red Oak on July 10, 2015 by PublisherRED OAK — A high-speed chase from Red Oak to Waxahachie ended safely Wednesday evening after the suspects wrecked in front of Landmark Equipment on Business 287. Read more
Leave a reply City of Waxahachie reverses decision for department-based EMS services Posted in Headline, Waxahachie on July 02, 2015 by Staff ReportWAXAHCHIE — In a special meeting on June 30, the Waxahachie City Council voted unanimously to rescind a previous vote that would have approved fire department-based emergency medical services (EMS) within the City. Read more
