Funeral for Ellis County detention officer killed on the job to be held Monday
On Monday, friends and family will honor the Ellis County detention officer killed by an inmate while on the job last week.
On Monday, friends and family will honor the Ellis County detention officer killed by an inmate while on the job last week.
Organized crime ring targets Midlothian pharmacies; 5 still wanted
Midlothian police are searching for five men accused of participating in an organized pharmacy crime ring responsible for multiple burglaries since July.
Midlothian police are searching for five men accused of participating in an organized pharmacy crime ring responsible for multiple burglaries since July.
Ellis County detention officer beaten to death by inmate
According to the arrest affidavit, the inmate punched the officer, knocking him to the ground, and then began choking him and punching and kicking his head.
According to the arrest affidavit, the inmate punched the officer, knocking him to the ground, and then began choking him and punching and kicking his head.
North Texas man accused of exposing himself at theater during children's movie
Police say the 26-year-old had his pants down and was pleasuring himself during a showing of "Moana 2."
Police say the 26-year-old had his pants down and was pleasuring himself during a showing of "Moana 2."
Texas Juvenile Justice Dept. eyes Ellis County for new facility
Texas Juvenile Justice officials are looking at a site in Ellis County for a new facility.
Texas Juvenile Justice officials are looking at a site in Ellis County for a new facility.
Ennis boil water notice lifted; classes resume Friday
The water is safe to drink, and school is back on. Sorry, kids.
The water is safe to drink, and school is back on. Sorry, kids.
Texas won't require vehicle inspections starting Jan. 1. Do you still need emissions testing?
While vehicle safety inspections are going away for some Texans, residents in certain counties will still need emissions tests.
While vehicle safety inspections are going away for some Texans, residents in certain counties will still need emissions tests.
Ennis ISD classes canceled Thursday as city's water issues continue
Ennis ISD canceled classes for a fourth day in a row because of issues with the city’s water supply.
Ennis ISD canceled classes for a fourth day in a row because of issues with the city’s water supply.
Ennis boil water notice continues; Ennis ISD classes canceled Wednesday
The city said lab results Tuesday showed the water was safe. However, the water pressure dropped below safe standards. They will have to send in another sample before rescinding the boil water notice.
The city said lab results Tuesday showed the water was safe. However, the water pressure dropped below safe standards. They will have to send in another sample before rescinding the boil water notice.
Despite water restoration, Ennis ISD classes canceled Tuesday due to ongoing boil water notice
Water services for the city of Ennis have been restored for everyone, but the boil water notice remains in effect.
Water services for the city of Ennis have been restored for everyone, but the boil water notice remains in effect.
Ellis County Sheriff issues alert for endangered missing 21-year-old man
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert for a 21-year-old man last seen on Monday, Nov. 25.
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert for a 21-year-old man last seen on Monday, Nov. 25.
Ennis ISD classes canceled Monday due to water main break and boil water notice
A boil water notice for the City of Ennis is causing Ennis ISD classes to be canceled for students and staff on Monday, Dec. 2.
A boil water notice for the City of Ennis is causing Ennis ISD classes to be canceled for students and staff on Monday, Dec. 2.
Ellis County sanitation worker finds dead baby during garbage route
Authorities say a sanitation worker called 911 Thursday after finding a baby’s body while on his garbage route,
Authorities say a sanitation worker called 911 Thursday after finding a baby’s body while on his garbage route,
Longtime Ennis football coach Sam Harrell retiring amid battle with MS
Texas high school football coaching legend Sam Harrell may be coaching his last game for the Ennis Lions on Thursday, after more than three decades.
Texas high school football coaching legend Sam Harrell may be coaching his last game for the Ennis Lions on Thursday, after more than three decades.
Election Day is Tuesday: What you need to know
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Here's what you need to know to cast your ballot.
Dallas man who threatened to 'light up' Midlothian workplace sentenced to 40 years
An Ellis County man was sentenced to 40 years in prison earlier this week after he threatened to “light up" his workplace.
An Ellis County man was sentenced to 40 years in prison earlier this week after he threatened to “light up" his workplace.
Record number of Texans registered to vote in 2024 election
18,623,931 Texans are registered to vote across the state, according to Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
18,623,931 Texans are registered to vote across the state, according to Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
North Texas truck yards see an increase in thefts involving roofing shingles
Longtime operators in the trucking industry believe there is an organized theft ring in North Texas, stealing flatbed 18-wheelers that are hauling roofing shingles.
Longtime operators in the trucking industry believe there is an organized theft ring in North Texas, stealing flatbed 18-wheelers that are hauling roofing shingles.
Palmer police officer among those hurt in crash
A police officer in the town of Palmer was involved in a major traffic accident in Ennis on Monday.
A police officer in the town of Palmer was involved in a major traffic accident in Ennis on Monday.
Waxahachie youth pastor who impregnated 14-year-old girl gets 50-year prison sentence
The 53-year-old pleaded guilty to sexaully abusing 4 minors. The young victims from the church told police he would regularly have sex with them on overnights trips and overnight stays at his house.
The 53-year-old pleaded guilty to sexaully abusing 4 minors. The young victims from the church told police he would regularly have sex with them on overnights trips and overnight stays at his house.