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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

South Texan arrested for Ennis ISD school threat

Ennis ISD said the person who made a vague threat against the school district has been arrested.

Here are America's 'fastest-growing suburbs' with home values under $500K

If you’re in the market for a more affordable home, there are a number of fast-growing suburbs in the U.S. where you can still find homes valued below $500,000.

Man drowns trying to save teen at Lake Waxahachie

A 21-year-old man died over the weekend while trying to save a teenage girl at Lake Waxahachie.

Waxahachie home explosion injures 2

Investigators were on the scene of a house explosion in Ellis County that sent two people to the hospital early Friday morning.

Police chase ends in shootout in Midlothian, suspect killed

An early morning police chase ended with a crash and a shootout between the suspect and police in Midlothian.

3 Texas counties added to federal disaster declaration

The program helps homeowners and renters with damage from severe weather that is not covered by insurance.

Waxahachie teacher reunites with doctors who saved his life

Robert Rodriguez was riding his motorcycle when he was hit by a semi on Oct. 1, 2020. His wife was two months pregnant at the time.