Register to VOTE!

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 4/15 11:47A

Monday April 27, 2026, is the deadline to register or make any changes to your voter record for the Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Runoff Elections- May 26, 2026.

Republican and Democratic Joint Primary Runoff Elections- May 26, 2026

Ellis County, TX - News Flash 4/15 11:40A

Early voting will occur May 18-22, 2026. Election Day is on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Sample ballots and polling location information at the link below.

Who killed Terri ‘Missy' Bevers? Search continues 10 years later

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 4/15 6:34A Charles Nichelson

Police are still searching for the suspect in the brutal murder of fitness instructor Missy Bevers inside a Midlothian church. The Midlothian community will mark 10 years since Bevers death on Saturday, April 18. Missy Bevers, a mother of three,...

Sample Ballots

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

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

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.