Juvenile Hearing: As explained in the handout at the first hearing, the juvenile and his attorney could waive subsequent detention hearings. In this case, the juvenile and his attorney have waived the hearing scheduled for tomorrow. The next hearing is scheduled for February 28 at 10:30 a.m. That hearing can also be waived. If the hearing is waived, the juvenile remains in detention. I will send something out the day before the hearing if the hearing is waived.

Ellis County citizens participated in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 30, 2016. After cleaning out their medicine cabinets of expired and unused Prescription and Over-the-Counter medications, and dropping them off at one of the Prescription Drug Take Back Locations around the county for an environmentally safe and proper disposal.

Ellis County citizens participated in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, September 26, 2015. After cleaning out their medicine cabinets of expired and unused Prescription and Over-the-Counter medications, and dropping them off at one of the Prescription Drug Take Back Locations around the county for an environmentally safe and proper disposal.

The Ellis County African American Hall of Fame Committee is accepting nominations for their 2014 Hall of Fame Class. Nomination forms must be received by April 15, 2014.

Distracted driving is a serious problem and presents a serious threat to public safety, both to the people doing it and to other motorists on the road. With that in mind recently Mayor Pruitt, the City Council and the Maypearl Police Department joined forces in passing a City Ordinance banning the use of wireless devices for any purpose other than making a telephone call while operating a motor vehicle. Maypearl joins 25 other Cities in the D/FW metroplex that have already adopted such an ordinance.

Burn Ban Order 362.12 was lifted by the Commissioners’ Court in their meeting on January 14, 2013.

Our system has taken the necessary corrective actions to restore adequate pressure, disinfectant levels, and/or bacteriological quality and has provided TCEQ with testing results that indicate that the water no longer requires boiling as of 12/18/2012.

Due to a major water leak on Hooser Road and reduced water pressure, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has required our water system, South Ellis County Water Supply Corp. PWS #0 7000 43 to notify customers of the need to boil their water prior to consumption.

Planning and preparation were obvious in the expert response to Monday’s devastating fire at the Magnablend chemical plant in Waxahachie – a response that averted potential human tragedy.

As of 6 p.m. the fire along Ike Road in Ellis County is 100 percent contained, with an estimated 250 acres burned.  While 20 homes were threatened, necessitating the temporary evacuation of 20 families, all the structures have been saved and families are being allowed back into the area.  All roads are now open to through traffic.             

As of 10:20 Am on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, a low lying smoke haze in Ellis County is the result of a temperature inversion and large fires in the vicinity of Bastrop, Texas and Tyler, Texas. 

With public safety as the primary concern, Ellis County Sheriff Johnny Brown is encouraging everyone to be extra cautious and to participate in safe activities during the holiday weekend.

To combat the problem of intoxicated drivers on Texas roads a statewide No Refusal Program is underway this 4th of July holiday. As part of that program, the Ellis County & District Attorney’s Office and the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, working with all Ellis County law enforcement agencies, are coordinating a local no refusal effort.

Complimentary exhibitor booths are available for the annual Ellis County Employee Health Fair, which will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ellis County Youth Expo.   Ellis County is proactive in educating its employees about living a healthy lifestyle.    If you have a business that is health and/or wellness related and are interested in presenting your business to our 500+ employees, please contact Cynthia Varner at 972-825-5163 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Answers to some Burning Questions!!

There are no more vouchers available for our March, 2011 Clean-Up Event. We appreciate the tremendous response from the community, and look forward to offering this or similar events in the future.

Working with all law enforcement agencies throughout the County, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office and the County and District Attorney’s Office will be coordinating a “No Refusal” weekend to target drunk driving on March 18, 19 and 20, 2011 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Only a limited number of vouchers are still available for our upcoming Ellis County Clean-Up Event scheduled for March 26th thru April 2nd. If you plan to participate in this event, please make arrangements to pick up your voucher at one of the following locations as soon as possible. We suggest you call ahead to be sure of availability, directions, and hours of operation.

Starting Saturday, March 26th and running through Saturday, April 2nd, Ellis County will be hosting another week long Clean-Up Event providing an opportunity for all county residents to dispose of unwanted items.

It was the time when Mary and Joseph rode into a small town on the back of a donkey to pay their taxes. The streets were filled with people, vendors at the marketplace, the tabernacle, camels, the candle maker, the tanner and so much more.

Pigg Road has been closed due to high water in Precinct 2 and they have put up barricades near Old Reagor Springs Road. Also, there is a report of high water on Broadhead Road close to the creek.

(updated 2:00pm 9/8/10)

The Waxahachie Lighthouse For Learning is gearing up for the next semester and you are invited to participate. If you have wanted to learn how to Dutch oven cook with local chef Murrie Wainscott, get your GED, weave a basket, play guitar, speak Spanish, country line dance, weld or get some new recipes for the holiday, this is your chance. There are so many classes to choose from.

Ellis County, Texas June 17, 2010 – The Ellis County Amateur Radio Club will be demonstrating their communications capabilities as part of the amateur radio community’s annual “Field Day.” This event will be held June 26-27 at Mott Park on Lake Bardwell.

The Ellis County District Clerk’s office is hosting a Passport Fair in Waxahachie, Texas on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm to provide passport information to U.S. citizens and to accept passport applications.

The Ellis County/Coast2Coast prescription discount card offers significant savings for the uninsured and underinsured residents of Ellis County. Even residents with prescription coverage can use the card to save money on drugs that are not covered by their health plan – such as medications for family pets, for instance.

Under an agreement with Financial Marketing Concepts, Inc. (FMC) approved by the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court last month, a new prescription discount program has been launched in Ellis County.

The 2010 severe weather season is fast approaching. Five tornadoes were confirmed in Northeast Texas on January 20th, so in many ways, storm season is already here. Are you ready for whatever this year has in store? Do you have a severe weather plan at your home and your workplace? Can you recognize the clues that suggest large hail, flash flooding, or a tornado is possible? Do you want to become part of the severe weather warning system in your county?

Beginning Monday, December 14, 2009, Pigg Road will be closed due to Bridge Work. Pigg Road is scheduled to re-open February 2010.

Following several days of heavy, soaking rains, Ellis County Commissioners convened in a specially-called meeting to rescind a ban on outdoor burning. The ban, declared on July 20, was originally set to expire in mid-October.

The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a flood warning for the following areas Trinity River in Texas. Trinity River near Rosser affecting Ellis and Kaufman counties forecast flooding changed from MINOR to MODERATE severity for the following areas in Texas: Chambers Creek near Rice affecting Navarro County.

The last of the Ellis County free dump days for this year will be held on Saturday, September 19th. This clean-up event is available to all Ellis County residents to dispose of trash, furniture, mattresses, yard debris, and other similar large items.

In a special-called meeting this morning, Ellis County Commissioners’ unanimously approved a 90-day burn ban at the recommendation of Fire Marshal’s Investigator Jim Pharr.

In a special meeting on Tuesday, July 7, Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to award the contract for construction of the Ellis County Sub Courthouse in Ennis to Prime Construction Company of Arlington with a price of $1,426,055.

The last of the Ellis County free dump days for this spring will be held on Saturday, May 9. This clean-up event is available to all Ellis County residents to dispose of trash, furniture, mattresses, yard debris, tires, and car batteries.

The Ellis County Commissioners Court will recognize the Italy Gladiators Boy’s Basketball team at its meeting on Monday, April 27, at 6 p.m.

Ellis County will provide free dump days for its citizens on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the County Barn located at 933 College Street in Italy.