Local News
Ellis County Constable Mike Jones cleared of all charges
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 12 October 2018 12 October 2018
Waxahachie, TX - All criminal charges against Ellis County Precinct 4 Constable Mike Jones and his wife, Melva, are in the process dismissal by the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, ending an almost two-and-a-half year legal battle.
I-35E Full Overnight Closures for Next Week
- Written by TxDot TxDot
- Created: 12 October 2018 12 October 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Full overnight closures of I-35 through Waxahachis in Ellis County scheduled for next week. Overnight Northbound and Southboun closures will begin Sunday in various locations.
Over 500 Waxahachie, area church members participate in Worship Outside the Walls project
- Written by Ashley Ford Ashley Ford
- Created: 06 October 2018 06 October 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Homebound citizens, Waxahachie ISD campuses and community locales received much-needed attention from local churchgoers on Sunday. Soon, young women and girls in Africa will receive the same love.
Ellis County SPCA struggles with funding, lays-off executive director
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 04 October 2018 04 October 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The Ellis County SPCA has been a fixture in the community for the past 15 years, connecting animals with their forever homes. Unfortunately, the shelter has struggled financially and just last week appeared before county commissioners
North Texas Mother Claims School Failed Her Special Needs Student
- Written by Noelle Walker Noelle Walker
- Created: 30 September 2018 30 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A Waxahachie mother claims her school district failed her son when his school didn't provide the help he needed. Natasha Carriere's son, Nicholas, has always had special needs.
New Ellis County budget slashes county judge’s salary by $64K — but not until Jan. 1
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 23 September 2018 23 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - The salary for the county judge will drop by $64,048 but not with the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1. Instead, a decision made by Ellis County Judge Carol Bush to hold off on the salary cut until Jan.
Waxahachie Police hosting second women’s self defense class
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 21 September 2018 21 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Waxahachie Police officers hope to equip women with knowledge and training that could save their lives if attacked. Signups are underway for the department’s women’s self-defense course that will take place in October. The second round of classes was added after the September classes filled up.
Waxahachie anesthesiologist faces 10 years in prison, $100K fine for alleged health care fraud
- Written by Daily Light Report Daily Light Report
- Created: 17 September 2018 17 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - A Waxahachie anesthesiologist refutes the allegations of health care fraud that led to his Aug. 8 indictment by a federal grand jury in a United States District Court.
Waxahachie Fire hopes to add personnel, decrease response times with SAFER grant
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 16 September 2018 16 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - As growth continues in Waxahachie, the demand on the services of first responders increases. To meet the need, the Waxahachie Fire Department has applied and was selected for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant.
Waxahachie Police establish ‘safe exchange zone’ with 24/7 surveillance
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 13 September 2018 13 September 2018
Waxahachie, TX - Online shopping provides a unique setting to connect customers with the products they want or need. To keep both parties safe, the Waxahachie Police Department is creating a safe exchange zone at the station.
