Local News
Former corrections officer sentenced to 60 years by Ellis County jury for sexual assault of a child
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 29 October 2018 29 October 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An Ellis County Jury sentenced William Joseph Summerville, 44, to 60 years in prison on Wednesday for the aggravated sexual assault of a child. The Italy resident and former corrections officer was found guilty on the charges Tuesday.
World-renowned tattoo artist Oliver Peck to open retail store inside Odd Fellows lodge in Waxahachie
- Written by Andrew Branca Andrew Branca
- Created: 16 October 2018 16 October 2018
Waxahachie, TX - From the Guinness Book of World Records to the streets of Deep Ellum, Oliver Peck has shared his love of tattoos and oddities with the masses.
Shadow Creek Pumpkin Farm opens for new season, thanks community after flood
- Written by David Dunn David Dunn
- Created: 15 October 2018 15 October 2018
Waxahachie, TX - When the Shadow Creek Pumpkin Farm flooded during the rainstorm that hit Midlothian two weeks ago, owner Amber Knott said she didn’t know if they would be able to recover. This past weekend, they reopened the farm for its second season.
Damage Reported After Storms Roll Through Waxahachie
- Written by Elvira Sakmari Elvira Sakmari
- Created: 14 October 2018 14 October 2018
Waxahachie, TX - An NBC 5 crew on the scene saw light poles and signs down in the parking lot of the brand new Waxahachie High School. The school just opened this school year.
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.
