Waxahachie mom charged with capital murder for fatally shooting two sons: sheriff

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 10/2 4:50A Alanna Quillen

An Ellis County woman is facing two capital murder charges after authorities say she fatally shot her two sons inside their home on Thursday morning. Deputies with the Ellis County Sheriff s Office...

JURY SELECTION CANCELLED FOR OCTOBER 2nd, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 10/1 11:00A

The Jury selection for Friday, October 2nd, 2026, has been cancelled. Thank you for your service and willingness to serve.

November 3, 2026, General / Special Election Sample Ballots

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 9/15 6:16A

View your sample ballot for the November 3, 2026, General / Special Election.

Register to VOTE!

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 9/3 9:10A

Monday, October 5, 2026, is the deadline to register or make any changes to your voter record for the General and Special Elections- November 3, 2026.

General and Special Elections- November 3, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 9/3 8:58A

Early voting will occur October 19-30, 2026. Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Ellis County Commissioners Court – September 3, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 9/2 9:43A

Notice of a possible quorum of the Ellis County Commissioners Court on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 1:00 pm in the 504th District Courtroom (Floor 3) of the Ellis County Courts Building, 109 S. Jackson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165

TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE - DOD and Engineering

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 8/31 8:26A

https://www.elliscountytx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1239/639237795600000000

Notice of Possible Quorum of the Ellis County Commissioners Court – August 28, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 8/28 6:43A

Notice of a possible quorum of the Ellis County Commissioners Court on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm in the Historic Ellis County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom.

JURY SELECTION CANCELLED FOR AUGUST 28TH, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 8/26 9:20A

The Jury selection for August 28th, 2026, has been cancelled. Thank you for your service and willingness to serve.