With its active COVID-19 case count now at 405, Ellis County has experienced a 650% increase in that number since it posted a low of 54 cases July 1.
Ryan Pitts (R), a former candidate for Texas House District 10, has issued the following statement regarding the soon to be called House District 10 Special Election:
The act of honoring someone for their service to the community has turned into a matter of contention for the Waxahachie City Council, with an agenda item about possibly naming the future city hall annex abruptly withdrawn without explanation by Mayor Doug Barnes during the council’s July 19…
Continued growth in the community has triggered the need for a second medical office building at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie campus. The Waxahachie Planning and Zoning Commission will hear about the project on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The project is slated to go before …
Javion Anderson recently returned home to Waxahachie from his out of state job in New York to help the youth of the area he grew up in. Mostly from money he saved from his job, Anderson bought enough school supplies to help more than 65 elementary students.
Active COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Ellis County, with the state’s Department of State Health Services reporting 380 active cases as of Monday evening – almost double last Tuesday’s count of 209. The count was 54 as of July 1.
In a media release, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office reported the following:
Want to see a Union Pacific’s steam locomotive in action? The opportunity comes around Sunday, Aug. 15, in Ellis County when Big Boy No. 4014 arrives to make brief stops in Midlothian, Waxahachie and Ennis.
Waxahachie City Council to meet
AUSTIN – Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza has drawn the ballot order for the eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. To appear on the ballot, the proposed amendments must be approved by at least two-thirds of the members of both the Tex…
Former Texas state Rep. John Wray today announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current state Rep. Jake Ellzey to Congress. District 10 includes all of Ellis County and part of Henderson County.
MIDLOTHIAN – Weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation will switch traffic into the final configuration on Walnut Grove Road at US Highway 287 (US 287) tonight, July 29.
The Ellis County Clerk’s Office will soon be notifying residents who have registered brands, ear tags, tattoos, or electric devices for their livestock that they will have to re-register. Brands are required to be re-registered on a decennial basis. The expiration date is Aug. 30, with the s…
There are more than 6,000 children in the Dallas/Fort Worth area without a good bed to sleep in, according to Chad Hughes of Sleep in Heavenly Peace. To help address the need, Waxahachie Lions Club members and volunteers partnered with the nonprofit on a workday last Saturday at Getzendaner Park.
Steps are being made to trim the county budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1. County commissioners held a long discussion on priorities during their meeting Tuesday, with County Judge Todd Little providing an update of where the process stands.
State Rep. Jake Ellzey is heading to Congress after defeating Susan Wright in the Tuesday, July 27, special election runoff for U.S. House District 6.
Active COVID-19 cases have increased again in Ellis County and now top 200, according to the state’s Department of State Health Services data dashboard. As of Tuesday afternoon, the county’s active case count stood at 209, almost quadruple the 54 cases reported July 1.
COVID-19 cases have declined slightly in Ellis County, according to the state’s Department of State Health Services data dashboard. As of Monday evening, the county’s active case count stood at 139, still almost triple the 54 cases reported July 1. The county had hit the 175-mark last week.
Monday evening’s special meeting of the Ellis County Juvenile Board didn’t happen because board chair, District Judge Bob Carroll, said it hadn’t been properly posted at the courthouse – although two separate agendas (one labeled special meeting and the other as a supplemental special meetin…
On a recent Saturday morning, cars began lining up early in the parking lot at Farley Street Baptist Church to receive boxes of free food.
Sweets of all varieties are on display and for sale at the Sweet Lab booth at the Waxahachie Farmers Market, open from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday through the end of October.
Eagle Scout candidate, Matthew Rice of Waxahachie Boy Scout Troup 232, chose the restoration of veterans’ headstones at Hillcrest Burial Park for his project.
UPDATE: TxDOT has said it is postponing the traffic switch until further notice, with a new date to be set.
The Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office announces the conviction and sentencing of a 37-year-old Barry man on multiple charges, including aggravated assault of a police officer, stemming from a May 4, 2019, offense. He will have to serve at least half of the assault and evading arres…
Six years ago, the lives of Korinna DeLaRosa and her family changed in a matter of minutes. While sleeping, Korinna suffered a massive cardiac episode that caused her heart to stop beating. Since then, she’s made great strides in reclaiming her life through the support of countless individuals.
The Waxahachie City Council honored former members Chuck Beatty and Mary Lou Shipley for their service to the community during Monday night's meeting.
The Waxahachie ISD board of trustees has unanimously named Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth as its lone finalist for the position of district superintendent.
In a time of hyperpolarization, it’s easy to see things as good or bad with no in-between, and with no chance for change. Chaplain Stephanie Brewer is not one of those people, however, and it’s a good thing. She is the president and founder of Freedom Declared Ministries Inc., which is based…
Upgrades are under way to modernize the older sections of Wayne McCollum Detention Center with newer security equipment.
COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Ellis County, according to the state’s Department of State Health Services data dashboard. As of Monday evening, the county’s active case count stood at 175, more than triple the 54 cases reported July 1.
Work is under way on Waxahachie’s newest downtown restaurant, The Boil, located inside the historic Rogers Hotel. The Asian Cajun restaurant looks to open its doors in the middle of August.
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Ellis County, according to the state’s Department of State Health Services data dashboard. As of Thursday afternoon, July 15, the county’s active case count stood at 136.
City council to meet
FirstLook announces that the doors to its new, state-of-the-art sexual health and pregnancy center are now open. The new facility greatly expands the nonprofit’s ability to provide area residents with high-quality, confidential, accessible sexual health care, all free of charge.
AUSTIN – State Rep. Jake Ellzey recently shared how he worked with his House colleagues to pass impactful legislation for his district and Texans across the state. The 87th session of the Texas Legislature ended May 31, with a special session now under way.
The sounds of water splashing and laughter can once again be heard at the Optimist Pool on Patrick Street.
Volunteers and donations are sought for the 2021 Kids Against Hunger event slated for Waxahachie on July 24.
The Ellis County Commissioners Court finalized a $185,000 escrow agreement at its Tuesday, July 13, meeting that will help complete the sale of the former classroom wing of the old First Baptist Church building. The county is looking to use the building for additional office space.
The Waxahachie City Council entered into a construction manager at-risk contract for $416,085 with WRL General Contractors for the fire station No. 4 project at its Tuesday, July 6, meeting. The new fire station will be located on Brookside Road near Interstate Highway 35E. It is anticipated…
The Waxahachie City Council is looking to explore an update to the city’s charter and have an elected mayor rather than one appointed by the council. Discussion on the topic was held both during a briefing session and the July 6 regular council meeting.
The Waxahachie City Council awarded a construction contract for the Lee Penn Park pool and bathhouse project at its Tuesday, July 6, meeting.
Producers from around the area got a first-hand look at some of the latest agriculture innovations during the recent Ellis County crop tour, which featured test crops.
The Texas Department of Transportation is planning to close southbound Interstate 35E in Waxahachie from Monday, July 12, at 10 p.m. to Tuesday, July 13, at 6 a.m. to perform a traffic switch.
All eligible registered voters in Ellis County may vote in the special runoff election for U.S. representative, House District 6.
Waxahachie’s Pride in Neighborhood program aims to keep neighborhoods clean and free of debris, while at the same time showcasing the city’s beauty. Started in 2007, Project PIN works to recognizing residents who make a positive contribution.
Plans are moving forward on the construction of a new dealership building at Waxahachie Central Kubota. Waxahachie City Council members unanimously approved a specific use permit for the project as well as a developer agreement during their Tuesday, July 6, meeting. The approval includes a s…
The Waxahachie Sun announces an “extra special, extra sweet” promotion. Anyone purchasing an annual, digital subscription for $60 will receive their choice of six cookies from The Dessert Spot (an $18 value).
Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman recently announced several promotions at Wayne McCollum Detention Center.
During the June 15 meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners Court, Sheriff Brad Norman awarded a certificate of merit to Sgt. Tim Bulot and other first responders for their critical role conducting search and rescue, traffic control, and hazard mitigation operations during the May 3 tornado…
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