Ellis County DA appointed to John Creuzot’s contempt of court case
The Ellis County district attorney has been appointed and agreed to serve as the special prosecutor in the contempt of court case against Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot.
Independent probe finds systematic flaws at Ennis Police Department
The city of Ennis remains vague about what led to the sudden resignation of its city manager and the retirement of its police chief. However, an independent report about the police department revealed a culture of poor training, distrust and mismanagement.
Ennis police chief, city manager unexpectedly leave their jobs
The Ellis County city, located southeast of Dallas, announced Thursday afternoon it accepted city manager Scott Dixon's resignation and Chief John Erisman's retirement.
Commissioners vote unanimously to make Ellis County 'Second Amendment Sanctuary County'
The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court voted unanimously to approve a resolution designating Ellis County a “Second Amendment sanctuary county.”
Investigators: Waxahachie 6-year-old at center of Amber Alert died from inhaling toxic fumes
Investigators in Waxahachie determined that a 6-year-old boy who was the subject of an Amber Alert earlier this year died from inhaling toxic fumes.
Midlothian police investigating attempted kidnapping near middle school
Midlothian police are investigating a possible attempted kidnapping near a middle school.
Midlothian church destroyed by tornado raising funds through cafe to rebuild
An Ellis County church destroyed by a tornado is making plans for Sunday's service.
Two students charged for false report of armed person at Midlothian High School
The scare happened on September 6 at Midlothian High School. Police say two teens lied to staff at the school, with one of them saying they saw someone with a handgun inside of the school.
Water supply restored for Ferris residents; boil water notice in effect
After days without it, the city of Ferris now has flowing water again. However, a boil water notice is still in effect.
Police searching for armed robbers targeting North Texas cell phone stores
Police in several area cities are concerned about serial armed robbers who've been holding up cell phone stores.
Lockdown lifted at Midlothian High School after 'unsubstantiated' threat
The all-clear has been given at Midlothian High School in Ellis County after it was placed on lockdown for several hours while police and SWAT officers investigated a possible threat.
Dallas County assistant DA found dead hours after suspected DWI incident
The Dallas County district attorney’s office gathered on Tuesday to grieve the sudden passing of one of their lead prosecutors, 44-year-old Justin Lord.
Funeral services held for Waxahachie 6-year-old
A 6-year-old boy was laid to rest Saturday, one week after he was found dead with his mother in a Waxahachie parking garage.
Mother found dead with Waxahachie 6-year-old recently granted unsupervised visits
Court records reveal the mother who was found dead with her son in Waxahachie had only recently been granted unsupervised visits with her son.
Waxahachie city employee first spotted vehicle at center of Amber Alert
A Waxahachie city employee found the minivan where a woman and her son, who were at the center of an Amber Alert, were found dead on Friday.
Waxahachie 6-year-old, suspect at center of Amber Alert found dead
Waxahachie police confirm they have found the body of a 6-year-old who was the subject of an Amber Alert and his mother late Friday night.
Blood drive held in North Texas to support El Paso mass shooting victims
North Texans are still showing their support for El Paso three weeks after the deadly mass shooting at a Walmart.
Questions remain after Waxahachie 6-year-old, suspect at center of Amber Alert found dead
Many questions remain unanswered following the death of a 6-year-old boy and his mother, who were found in a Waxahachie parking garage.
Family says Army veteran from Waxahachie standoff was fighting psychological problems
Lorenzo Zarate surrendered after a standoff with police Saturday night. He's charged with three felonies, including aggravated assault and making a terroristic threat.
Murder victim's mother-in-law appeals to her daughter's killer
The mother-in-law of murdered fitness instructor missy bevers is trying to speak directly to the killer and the killer's friends and family. Marsha Tucker posted a letter to the killer on social media - as the police investigation continues to try to identify and find the murderer.