Midlothian oil and gas business raided by federal agents
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Several residences in Midlothian were raided by the FBI on Friday, as was an oil and gas business that is facing multiple lawsuits alleging fraudulent practices. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

FBI raids Midlothian oil and gas business facing multiple fraud lawsuits: sources

The FBI confirmed it was involved in several raids in Midlothian today, including a raid on an oil and gas development business that's facing multiple lawsuits.

New H-E-B store coming to Ennis planned for late 2028

H-E-B plans to replace its downtown Ennis grocery store with a 112,000-square-foot location, more than doubling its size and adding services including a drive-thru pharmacy, curbside pickup and home delivery.

Child among five hospitalized after rollover crash on I-35E in Red Oak

Multiple people, including a child, were hospitalized following a major two-vehicle crash overnight on Interstate 35E in Red Oak, according to police.

Waxahachie police officer placed on leave following accidental gun discharge

A Waxahachie police officer has been placed on administrative leave after an accidental shooting during a warrant service, according to the Waxahachie police department.

Waxahachie mother accused of killing her two sons
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Ellis County deputies arrested 42-year-old Colleen Nicole Lemmon on two counts of capital murder after her two sons, ages 21 and 15, were found shot inside their Waxahachie home. Neighbors say the tragedy has shaken the community.

Waxahachie mother charged with capital murder for shooting death of 2 sons

A Waxahachie mother is facing capital murder charges after police determined she was responsible for the shooting deaths of her two sons on Thursday morning.

Milford High School football player dies after Ellis County ATV crash

A 15-year-old Milford High School student and football player died following a weekend ATV accident on a rural road in Ellis County, according to family and local officials.

The Calamity Janes perform live as Texas Mead & Music Festival opens this Saturday
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The Texas Mead & Music Festival debuts in North Texas this Saturday at Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie, featuring 13 local meaderies, 5 music stages, and artisan vendors.

Over 65 pounds of marijuana recovered during Waxahachie drug bust

Numerous types of narcotics were recovered during a drug bust in Waxahachie last month in an operation between the Corsicana Police Department and the Waxahachie Police Department.

Skeletal remains found in Ellis County spark investigation

Ellis County investigators are working with the Dallas County Medical Examiner to identify skeletal remains found Monday in Italy. They are also working with Waxahachie police and the family of a missing man.

Salvation Army opens cooling stations across North Texas as heat index spikes

The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated 13 cooling and hydration stations across five counties to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous triple-digit temperatures.

Off-duty firefighter rescues kids trapped under boat
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An off-duty Midlothian firefighter who was enjoying the July 4 holiday with his family jumped into Alvarado Lake to rescue three children trapped beneath an overturned boat. His quick thinking is likely the reason they're alive.

Off-duty Midlothian firefighter saves children after July 4 boat accident

An off-duty Midlothian firefighter is credited with saving three children trapped beneath a capsized boat at Lake Alvarado over the weekend, using lifesaving measures to resuscitate two unresponsive kids.

Former Texas police officer sentenced to 300 days in jail after turning off body camera, abusing detainee

Former Cedar Hill police officer Donald Najee Mercer has been sentenced to 300 days in jail following a conviction for official oppression and abusing his power during a 2024 traffic stop.

Newborn baby surrendered at Ennis fire station

An infant was safely and legally surrendered at Fire Station No. 3 in Ennis, marking the first time the city’s anonymous Safe Haven Baby Box system was utilized to protect a child under the state’s Safe Haven law.

Ferris man arrested after child gets hold of gun, kills 7-year-old

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting that left a 7-year-old child dead in a residential neighborhood, authorities said Monday.