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Texas Police Address Sherita Dixon Cole Arrest Controversy
- Written by Kim LaCapria Kim LaCapria
- Created: 22 May 2018 22 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A woman named Sherita Dixon Cole said she was sexually assaulted during a traffic stop, but Texas police have denied her allegations. On 20 May 2018, writer and activist Shaun King shared a lengthy Facebookpost
Mayor Kevin Strength proclaims May as ‘Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month’
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 14 May 2018 14 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - On April 27, Waxahachie Mayor Kevin Strength stood on the steps of the Ellis County Courthouse and proclaimed May as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”
Judge rules trial for Italy High shooter open to the public; mother says coverage ‘hurt his feelings’
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 13 May 2018 13 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An Ellis County judge ruled the certification hearing for the 16-year-old Italy High School shooter will be open to the public and media.
Ennis man, 34, sentenced to 25 years for choking girlfriend until she passed out
- Written by Daily Light Daily Light
- Created: 13 May 2018 13 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An Ellis County jury found a 34-year-old Ennis man guilty Friday of choking a woman until she passed out last March. David Allen Kemp waived any appeal related to the case herd in the 40th District Court of Ellis County
Graduation Announcement Brings District Attorney to Tears
- Written by Maria Guerrero Maria Guerrero
- Created: 09 May 2018 09 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Graduation announcements are beginning to arrive in the mail for family and friends across North Texas. One district attorney received an announcement and it brought him to tears.
Almost 900 pounds of unused medicines turned in during Ellis County take-back event
- Written by Daily Light Daily Light
- Created: 05 May 2018 05 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Ellis County citizens participated in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event last Saturday. And, after cleaning out their medicine cabinets of expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medications, turned in a total of 897 pounds of expired and unused medications.
52rd annual City Federation Clubs tea honors outstanding women of Waxahachie
- Written by Daily Light Daily Light
- Created: 04 May 2018 04 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The City Federation of Women’s Clubs recognized and honored 15 outstanding club women at the 53rd annual Spring Tea earlier this month at the Ellis County Woman’s Building.
Surveillance trailers in use, benefiting Waxahachie PD
- Written by Ennis Daily News Ennis Daily News
- Created: 01 May 2018 01 May 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The latest tool given to the Waxahachie Police Department offers officers a bird’s eye view of the city. Two new surveillance trailers allow police to monitor an area through an Internet connection.
Jury finds civil charges against Ellis County constable Mike Jones ‘not true’
- Created: 29 April 2018 29 April 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An Ellis County jury unanimously found four civil charges against Mike Jones to be “not true.” The April 18 civil suit in the 443rd Judicial District Court strived to permanently remove Jones from his post as Ellis County Precinct 4 Constable.
Waxahachie Police canine officer and partner place first in regional competition
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 28 April 2018 28 April 2018
Waxahachie, TX - For Waxahachie Police canine Officer Chance Huckabee and his four-legged partner, Cross, being named “Top Dog” is more than just a high honor.
