Fourth of July fever sets in
Residents reminded to celebrate within the law »»

Suspect reported for fake checks
This week, four Ennis businesses have filed reports with the police of a black female passing forged traveler’s checks, said Det. Lt. Ron Roark. »»

Legislature leaves toll road bill on the table
AUSTIN (AP) — The Texas Legislature adjourned a two-day special session Thursday, finishing two of the issues assigned to them by Gov. Rick Perry while a measure to allow the state to continue contracting for privately built toll roads never made it out of committee. »»

Ex-cop found not guilty of family assault
A Midlothian jury of six found former Ennis Detective Jeff Smith not guilty Wednesday on a misdemeanor assault family violence charge. »»

Suspect allegedly hit pregnant wife in head
Ennis police arrested a 45-year-old Ennis resident on an assault warrant Tuesday after the man’s wife reported him striking her in the head. »»