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Blake Bardwell, 27 of Monroe faces two life sentences for the Oct. 29, 2021 homicide of his wife and eight-month-old daughter.

Deemed the “Official Bluebonnet City,” Ennis is blanketed in the blue blooms every spring — it’s one of the first things you’ll

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A deputy at the Ouachita Correctional Center was released from his job after being arrested for killing his wife and child.

Development in Midlothian’s RailPort expected to add $200M in assessed value Waxahachie Daily Light Ellis County Commissioners saved their most impactful agenda item for the end on Tuesday afternoon during their regular bi-weekly meeting, as they conducted a public hearing on the county’s portion of a tax abatement for a major new industrial operation. County Judge Todd Little said a vote on approval will be conducted during the Commissioners’ Court’s May 4 meeting. The Midlothian City ...

Commissioners agree to study on utility efficiency improvements Waxahachie Daily Light Ellis County commissioners got the ball rolling on a facility improvement project that is “budget-neutral” during Tuesday’s regular meeting at the Ellis County Historic Courthouse. Commissioners agreed to an Investment Grade Audit agreement with the McKinstry firm to do a detailed analysis of the county’s utility expenses and recommend upgrades that would eventually pay for themselves. The cost of the...