Midlothian ISD approves hybrid schedule with some 4-day weeks
The approved calendar gives students a 3-day weekend every three weeks and adds 15 minutes to every school day.
The approved calendar gives students a 3-day weekend every three weeks and adds 15 minutes to every school day.
Funerals held for children reportedly killed by their mother in Italy stabbing
Friends and family said goodbye to a 6-year-old boy who was one of three children authorities said were murdered by their mother in Italy earlier this month.
Friends and family said goodbye to a 6-year-old boy who was one of three children authorities said were murdered by their mother in Italy earlier this month.
Italy stabbings: CPS worker called 911 after mother left home with 'blood on her hands', court doc says
Newly released court documents reveal more information about the deadly stabbings in Italy, Texas, where 25-year-old Samaiya Hall is charged with killing three of her children and injuring two others.
Newly released court documents reveal more information about the deadly stabbings in Italy, Texas, where 25-year-old Samaiya Hall is charged with killing three of her children and injuring two others.
Italy stabbings: New charges filed against mother accused of stabbing children
New charges have been filed against an Ellis County mother accused of stabbing her 5 children inside an Italy, Texas home, killing 3 and injuring 2 others.
New charges have been filed against an Ellis County mother accused of stabbing her 5 children inside an Italy, Texas home, killing 3 and injuring 2 others.
Italy stabbings: Family pastor believes mother's mental illness led to children’s murders
A pastor to the caretaker of the children murdered in Ellis County believes the mother accused of killing three of her kids and wounding two more is obviously mentally ill. She remains in jail on capital murder charges. Meanwhile, the kids who survived are still fighting for their lives.
A pastor to the caretaker of the children murdered in Ellis County believes the mother accused of killing three of her kids and wounding two more is obviously mentally ill. She remains in jail on capital murder charges. Meanwhile, the kids who survived are still fighting for their lives.
Italy stabbings: Grandmother tried to gain custody of grandson before his murder
Tanya Reese says her 6-year-old grandson loved basketball and Spider-Man. She took a picture of him at his sixth birthday party last October. It was the last time she ever saw him.
Tanya Reese says her 6-year-old grandson loved basketball and Spider-Man. She took a picture of him at his sixth birthday party last October. It was the last time she ever saw him.
More charges expected for mother charged with murdering her 3 children in Italy, Texas
A spokesman with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office says they are still in the fact-finding phase of the investigation but added that more charges are expected.
A spokesman with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office says they are still in the fact-finding phase of the investigation but added that more charges are expected.
School districts wearing black and gold to show support for Italy ISD students
School districts across North Texas asked students to wear black and gold on Monday to show support for Italy students following the stabbing death of 3 children on Friday in Ellis County.
School districts across North Texas asked students to wear black and gold on Monday to show support for Italy students following the stabbing death of 3 children on Friday in Ellis County.
Mother charged with capital murder in deaths of 3 children in Italy, Texas, family says
A 25-year-old woman has been charged with capital murder for the deaths of three children in Italy, Texas, on Friday. Family members say she was the mother of the kids who were killed.
A 25-year-old woman has been charged with capital murder for the deaths of three children in Italy, Texas, on Friday. Family members say she was the mother of the kids who were killed.
3 children killed, 2 hurt in Italy, Texas
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is investigating the murders of three children in an attack that also injured two other children.
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is investigating the murders of three children in an attack that also injured two other children.
Murder suspect arrested in Mexico nearly 11 years after 15-year-old's killing now in Ellis Co. Jail
Jennifer Puente was arrested in Mexico last year. She is accused of stabbing Moriah Gonzales to death and burning her body in Ennis in 2012.
Jennifer Puente was arrested in Mexico last year. She is accused of stabbing Moriah Gonzales to death and burning her body in Ennis in 2012.
Canceled for Convenience: North Texas family finally moves into new home following FOX 4 report
There is an update on a consumer alert FOX 4 first reported on at the end of last June. A home builder walked away from a contract just days before closing, leaving one North Texas family homeless.
There is an update on a consumer alert FOX 4 first reported on at the end of last June. A home builder walked away from a contract just days before closing, leaving one North Texas family homeless.
Man killed in Ellis County shooting
Investigators in Ellis County are trying to find the person who shot and killed a man Sunday night.
Investigators in Ellis County are trying to find the person who shot and killed a man Sunday night.
Midlothian state rep introduces bill to keep Title 42 until COVID-19 federal mandates are lifted
State Representative Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) has filed legislation that would use state health authority to require immediate expulsion of illegal immigrants back to their countries of origin.
State Representative Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) has filed legislation that would use state health authority to require immediate expulsion of illegal immigrants back to their countries of origin.
Loose cattle cause highway closure in Midlothian
Crews had to temporarily shut down a portion of Hwy 67 in Midlothian Sunday due to cattle getting loose on the roadway.
Crews had to temporarily shut down a portion of Hwy 67 in Midlothian Sunday due to cattle getting loose on the roadway.
I-45 closed in Ellis County due to downed power lines
Interstate 45 was shut down Monday because of downed power lines.
Interstate 45 was shut down Monday because of downed power lines.
Arrest made in 2021 Ellis County crash that killed man and his son
A contract attorney for multiple cities has been arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety for a 2021 crash that killed a father and his young son.
A contract attorney for multiple cities has been arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety for a 2021 crash that killed a father and his young son.
Toys for Tots 2022: Ellis County Toy Donation Locations
See a list of locations where you can donate to Toys for Tots in Ellis County.
See a list of locations where you can donate to Toys for Tots in Ellis County.
Waxahachie police report missing 13-year-old found safe
UPDATE: Police said 13-year-old Akitchita ‘Kichi’ Hargers has been found safe and returned home.
UPDATE: Police said 13-year-old Akitchita ‘Kichi’ Hargers has been found safe and returned home.
Waxahachie restaurant gives out free meals to community members in need
Tacos 4 Life in Waxahachie opened its doors Thursday — but not to make money. The store owner said he wanted to give back to the community by providing free Thanksgiving dinners.
Tacos 4 Life in Waxahachie opened its doors Thursday — but not to make money. The store owner said he wanted to give back to the community by providing free Thanksgiving dinners.