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Ellis County, TX - News Flash 3/26 4:24A

View your sample ballot for May 2, 2026, Joint General and Special Elections.

Register to VOTE!

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 3/26 4:21A

Thursday April 2, 2026, is the deadline to register or make any changes to your voter record for the Joint General and Special Elections- May 2, 2026.

Joint General and Special Elections- May 2, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 3/26 4:11A

Early voting will occur April 20, 22- 25 and April 27-28, 2026.

RURAL HERITAGE FARM - PRAIRIE WILDLIFE AND WILDFLOWER ADVENTURE, SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026, 2 PM – 4...

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 3/24 8:02A

Celebrate Spring at the Prairie Wildlife and Wildflower Adventure, Sunday, April 26, 2026, 2 PM – 4 PM, at the Ellis County Rural Heritage Farm.

Public Notice of Replat in the Green Acres North

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 3/23 7:03A

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court will consider and act upon a plat application for Green Acres North Addition, Tract 7A-1, Block 1, being a replat of a portion of Tract 7-A, Block 1, Green Acres North Addition.

Public Notice of Replat in the Vega Addition

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 3/23 7:02A

The Ellis County Commissioners' Court will consider and act upon a plat application for Vega Addition

Area briefs: Blood drives, dog stroll and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/20 3:48A Chris Roark

Staff report Carter BloodCare will host three blood drives in Waxahachie next month, beginning with one April 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary...

Carry the Load walk set for May 23 in Waxahachie

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/19 3:08A Chris Roark

Chris Roarkcroark@cherryroad.com Residents across Ellis County can honor veterans this Memorial Day weekend by participating in a first-time event in Waxahachie. The Rotary Club of Login to continue...

Red Oak welcomes new police chief

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/13 11:35A Chris Roark

Staff report On Monday night the city of Red Oak held a meet-and-greet, swearing-in and pinning ceremony for newly appointed Police Chief Adrian Tijerina. Tijerina’s Login to continue reading Login...

Bevers case to be discussed March 26

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/12 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report The Texas Justice Tour, a statewide live true crime series produced by Rogue Media Network, will visit O’Brien’s Bookshop in Midlothian on Thursday, Login to continue reading Login Sign...

AgTexas Farm Credit Services returns patronage to member-owners following strong year

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/11 8:57A Chris Roark

Staff report AgTexas Farm Credit Services, a member-owned agricultural cooperative serving producers in 43 counties across Texas, is distributing patronage checks to its members following Login to...

JURY SELECTION CANCELLATION

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 3/11 5:43A

JURY SELECTION AT THE ELLIS COUNTY CIVIC CENTER HAS BEEN CANCELED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026. THANK YOU FOR YOUR WILLINGNESS TO SERVE.

Area briefs: Dog Stroll, Walks-A-Hachie Architectural Stroll and more

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 3/10 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Flying B Animal Rescue & Sanctuary and the Rotary Club of Waxahachie are presenting a dog stroll from 8:30 a.m. to noon April Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Five people in custody after police chase from Ellis County to FW ends in crash

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 2/26 7:52A Hannah Jones

A police chase that started in Ellis County came to a crashing end in West Fort Worth. According to the Ellis County Sheriff s Department, a deputy observed a vehicle shooting from the roadway near FM...

Blood drives scheduled in Ellis County

News -Waxahachie Daily Light 2/25 1:00A Chris Roark

Staff report Texas mother Kayla Watts felt prepared to welcome her fourth child. She was not prepared, however, for complications that required immediate medical intervention, Login to continue...