Hearing a Lot of Shotgun Fire? Dove Season Just Opened in Ellis County
If you woke up wondering, “What the heck is going on with all the shotgun shots?” — the likely answer is dove season.
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Lauri Hartley Selected as Republican Nominee for Ellis County Treasurer
Lauri Hartley has been selected as the Republican nominee for Ellis County Treasurer following the death of longtime Treasurer Cheryl Chambers.
Ellis County DA Steps Away From Prosecuting Matthew Zajic
The Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office will no longer handle criminal cases involving Precinct 2 Commissioner Matthew Zajic after District Attorney Lindy Beaty recused her office from the matter.
Ellis County Mourns Treasurer Cheryl Chambers
Ellis County is mourning Treasurer Cheryl Chambers, a longtime public servant remembered by those who knew her as sharp, dependable and deeply devoted to the people around her.
Ellis County Residents Push Back on Proposed Budget
Ellis County residents turned out Tuesday to weigh in on the proposed FY2027 budget, and the dominant message from public speakers was opposition — particularly to the tax burden and proposed changes to county administration.
$20 Million in Tax Money May Have Been Collected. Where It Went Remains Unknown.
Ellis County Judge John Wray says he will seek an outside audit after a preliminary review found the county may have collected about $20 millions more in tax revenue than it budgeted to spend, raising questions about where the money went.
Ellis County Corrects $6.1M Tax Revenue Estimate — But Budget Fight Isn’t Over
Ellis County has amended its proposed 2027 budget after an incorrect FY2026 property tax revenue estimate made the projected increase appear substantially larger. The correction changes a major number in the debate, but questions over staffing, new administrative departments and county facilities remain.
"I Will Not Stand for It": Ellis County Commissioner Pushes Back on 12.68% Tax Revenue Increase
Ellis County is proposing no increase in its property tax rate for 2027, but the county still expects to collect nearly 13% more in property taxes. At least one county commissioner is already pushing back on the proposal.
Ellis County Elected Officials: Who's Getting a Raise in 2027?
Ellis County is proposing salary and allowance changes for elected officials in FY2027, with most offices receiving modest raises and several positions seeing larger adjustments.
Ellis County Budget Proposes Two New Departments and 37 More Positions
Ellis County’s proposed 2027 budget would increase authorized staffing from 707 to 744 positions while creating two new administrative departments. One of the most striking changes is in juvenile services, where staffing would jump from 36 to 54 positions — a 50% increase that suggests the county is preparing for significantly greater demand for juvenile probation and detention services.