Ellis County Lifts Burn Ban After Nearly Three Months
Ellis County lifted its burn ban October 13. The ban had been in effect since July 21.
News
New Rule for Waxahachie Football Fans: Younger Students Must Bring a Parent
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade must now arrive with a parent or legal guardian to attend varsity football games at Lumpkins Stadium, Waxahachie ISD announced September 30.
Ellis County Auditor Says No $20 Million Is Missing
Ellis County Auditor Staci Parr says no county money is missing, responding to questions about $20 million that surfaced during discussions of the county’s upcoming budget.
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.
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.