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Alleged pot beating sends man to lockup

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Ellis County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Waxahachie man on Monday afternoon in connection to an assault with cookware.

Suspect in crash jailed for assault

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Police arrested a man Sunday pending charges of aggravated assault after he was treated for a gunshot wound.

Investigators believe car is from DA killing

Submitted photo / Investigators think this Mecury Sable was the vehicle used in the murder of the Mark Hasse.

The task force investigating the murders of Mike and Cynthia McLelland and Mark Hasse believe they have found the vehicle used during the Hasse killing.

Secretary of State John Steen reminds voters early voting begins today

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Texas Secretary of State John Steen reminders voters that early voting by personal appearance begins today, April 29, and runs through May 7 for the May 11 Uniform Election. “Early voting is a convenient way to cast a ballot without having to wait for Election Day,” said Secretary Steen. “It provides greater access and opportunities [...]

Lady Lions roar into postseason

Ennis Daily News photo by Phil Banker / Right fielder Rylie Robertson went 3-for-3 Friday night against the Lindale Lady Eagles with 3 RBIs.

The Ennis Lady Lions kicked off postseason play with a bang Friday night as the offense racked up 10 runs on 15 hits behind a perfect performance by Taylor Maliska, drubbing the Lindale Lady Eagles 10-0.

Family offers reward for lead

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The family of a man shot to death in 2008 is offering a reward for information leading to the capture of any suspects.

Arnold: Water problems on the horizon

 

Ennis Daily News file photo / Wesley Washington, of Waxahachie, fishes the bank of Lake Bardwell at the foot of the Bardwell bridge in June 2011. Water levels at the lake dropped over a nine-month drought that year, and the area has seen little substantial rain in 2013.

An expert from the local office of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service says while the Ennis region might have enough water right now, Texas as a whole must plan ahead.

Man indicted in knife assault

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Months after allegedly pulling a knife on a man outside the Ennis Starbucks, a 33-year-old Corsicana resident has been indicted for assault with a deadly weapon.

Memorial updates continue

Submitted photo / Pictured is a photo of one of the latest benches installed at Ennis Veterans Memorial Park.
Pavers can be ordered  by contacting Buddy Markham at 972-935-3655. Pavers cost $125. The deadline for pavers to be set on Veterans Day is Oct. 1.

The Ennis Veterans Memorial has completed orders and brick placement for its spring update to the walk of brick pavers at the park, with the next brick-laying scheduled in the fall before Veterans Day.

Fight Back Ceremony in the works

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Relay For Life is only weeks away in Ennis, and organizers are pushing to complete their work on all facets of the annual event.

Center offers health career scholarship

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Baylor Surgicare is offering a $1,000 scholarship for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.

Community grieves losses

Ennis Daily News photo by Nick Todaro / Outside the Ferrell Center at Baylor University in Waco, fire trucks and other first responders’ vehicles from all over Texas paraded through Waco en route to the ceremony at the Baylor sports arena. Vehicles entered under an archway formed by the ladders from two fire trucks with an American flag hung between them.

WACO — The community of West’s needs are vast, President Barack Obama said Thursday, but its strength is in its families, community and connection to its neighbors.

Theft leads to lockdown

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Travis Elementary briefly went into lockdown Thursday morning as Ennis police arrested a robbery suspect nearby.

EISD super: District should still excel

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Ennis ISD Superintendent Barbara Qualls said she expects the district to do well according to new accountability measures coming out this August.

Mother decries life sentence

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The mother of the man sentenced in a Dallas court to life in prison Tuesday for starving his son to death said her family plans to appeal the sentence.

40th District judge gives life

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Nick Todaro, n…@ennisdailynews.com A Waxahachie man was sentenced to life in prison this week after a jury found the 40-year-old guilty of evading arrest with a vehicle. Click here to sign up for our E-Edition and read the rest of the story!

Pitts’ bill gets OK

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A piece of legislation by Rep. Jim Pitts born from a request from Red Oak ISD has passed a critical vote in the House.

EPD: Suspect pushed wife out of a moving car

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Ennis police arrested a man on Friday pending charges of assault after he allegedly pushed his wife out of a moving vehicle.

Court OKs fire measures

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The Ellis County Commissioners Court voted to approve several measures to bolster the recently passed county fire code.

Group gathers for San Jacinto Day

Precinct 3 Commissioner Paul Perry spoke Monday evening at the first-ever San Jacinto Day celebration near the statue of Richard Ellis outside the Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie. Several speakers, including Perry, Ken Chambers and TJ Fabby, spoke on the importance of remembering the values fought for during the Texas Revolution.

Precinct 3 Commissioner Paul Perry spoke Monday evening at the first-ever San Jacinto Day celebration near the statue of Richard Ellis outside the Ellis County Courthouse in Waxahachie.

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