2 charter schools close due to recycling plant fire in Waxahachie

Air quality officials said there is little to worry about after a fire at a Waxahachie recycling plant burned throughout the day after starting early Wednesday morning.

Rice police chase suspect going 120 mph into Dallas

A high-speed chase that started in Navarro County ending in a parking lot near Southern Methodist University in Dallas Tuesday morning.

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.

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.

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.

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.