Ellis County

Early voting begins for 6th Congressional District runoff election

Early voting begins Monday in the runoff to fill a seat vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright. His widow, Susan Wright, and State Rep. Jake Ellzey are the final two candidates in the District 6 race.

July 19

Suspect wanted for abducting Ennis infant taken into custody

The man who was wanted for forcefully abducting a 7-month-old baby and sparking a statewide Amber Alert out of Ennis is now in police custody.

July 16

Father of infant who was subject of Amber Alert in Ennis arrested on outstanding family violence warrant

The father of a 7-month-old who was subject of an Amber Alert in Ennis earlier this week has been arrested on an outstanding family violence warrant out of Ellis County.

July 3

Amber Alert canceled after Ennis 7-month-old found safe, mom in custody

Police said the 7-month-old who was taken by his mother without consent has been found safe, and the mother is in custody. The man wanted for helping her has not been caught. He is considered armed and dangerous.

July 2

Amber Alert issued for 7-month-old by Ennis police

An Amber Alert has been issued out of Ennis for a 7-month-old who was reportedly abducted by a 20-year-old woman.

July 1

Serial North Texas wallet thief strikes again — this time in Ellis County

A woman who stole wallets and purses in Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties has apparently struck again -- this time in Ellis County.

June 21

Beto O'Rourke speaks out against GOP-backed Texas voting bill

Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke said those who care about democracy should stand up against what he calls “voter suppression.”

June 9

Driver dies after vehicle swept away in swift floodwaters in Ellis County

A 67-year-old man died after his vehicle was swept away by swift floodwaters in the Ellis County city of Palmer.

May 23

Morning wreck causes traffic problems on I-45 in Ellis County

A crash between an 18-wheeler and a pickup truck caused traffic problems on I-45 in Ellis County Sunday morning.

May 9

Waxahachie father hurt while shielding daughter during tornado

Among those recovering from the tornadoes Monday night is a hero father who risked his own life by covering his child to protect her from the storm while it leveled their Waxahachie home.

May 4

FOX 4 storm chasers help rescue storm victims on Interstate 35 near Waxahachie

The experienced chasers know there are risks in order to witness the incredible storms up close, but it’s unusual they are in the thick of it with storm victims.

May 4

Cleanup begins after at least five tornadoes cause damage across North Texas

The National Weather Service spent the day surveying damage from Monday night after at least five tornadoes ravaged North Texas.

May 4

18-wheelers overturn during Monday's severe storms

Crews had to shut down Interstate 35E in Ellis County Monday night after three 18-wheelers blew off the road.

May 4

Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey advance to runoff election for 6th Congressional District

The special election for the 6th Congressional District is one of the major races people are keeping an eye here in North Texas as people cast their ballots Saturday.

May 2

Waxahachie teacher hurt in devastating crash determined to be there for daughter's birth

A Waxahachie high school biology teacher is still recovering seven months after a devastating crash. He wasn’t expected to live, but the determined dad wasn’t going to miss the birth of his daughter.

April 27

Twin brother pharmacists help vaccinate North Texans

Pharmacists Kenny and Chino Agbasi say they are reminded why they were drawn to patient care in the first place.

April 15

5 Years Later: Midlothian police still actively investigating Missy Bevers' murder

Over the past five years, police have received thousands of tips about the murder of Missy Bevers inside a Midlothian church. Her killer still hasn't been identified.

April 14