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In this article, we're going to explore five delightful Mexican restaurants in Ennis. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these locations yet? If so, we'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.

On Friday, December 1, 2023, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (SRT) carried out a Narcotics Search Warrant at a residence in the 500 block of Maple Leaf in Red Oak, Texas. The operation commenced at approximately 6:00 am. During the execution of the warrant, investigators discovered and...

A collaborative effort among law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrest of a suspect in connection with the murder of 54-year-old Jess Deon Dotson in Red Oak. On Monday, December 4, 2023, at approximately 10:02 am, Ellis County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a call about an unresponsive adult male in the 1000 block of Vinson Lane. Upon arrival at 10:08 am, deputies discovered Mr. Dotson lying face down in the front yard of a residence. Large areas of pooled blood and apparent gunshot wounds were noted.

Ellis County deputies executed a narcotics search warrant on a home off Maple Leaf Street near Red Oak, and found a whole lot more than just drugs.

ALLEN, Texas — The DeSoto Eagles have the chance to win their second state championship in a row this year, as the team beat Southlake Carroll on Saturday in the playoff semifinals. DeSoto beat Southlake Carroll 45-38 in the game at Allen's Eagle Stadium to earn their spot in...

A cold front is set to hit cities including Killeen, Waco, and Corsicana, with northwesterly winds expected. Wind gusts could reach 30-40mph, which may impact inflatable Christmas decorations.

During the search, investigators said they seized illegal substances, drug paraphernalia, stolen vehicles and dozens of firearms.

DeSoto Police say a woman who lives in Arlington has disappeared in the city. They say no one has seen Amber Garcia, 27, since December 1. DeSoto Police say Garcia lives in Arlington, but she was arrested for a misdemeanor in DeSoto

Crews in Corsicana are working to address a natural gas outage that is affecting both homes and businesses. The natural gas outage initially occurred on Wednesday morning when a main line in Navarro County was hit. Hundreds of Atmos Energy workers are expected to continue their work to repair the...

Want a tiny house? And want to own land? Here’s your chance to get both at once (or one or the other)! Indigo River Tiny Homes is selling a 2020 32′ Wanderlust tiny house that’s on a lot at the Peninsula Point Tiny Home & RV Resort in Corsicana, Texas. You can get the home and tiny house for $199,000, or purchase the land for $100K and bring your own tiny house. If you only want the house, it’s $99K.

A DeSoto ISD teacher is suspended following a video of an alleged physical altercation with a student. As investigations continue, neighbors and education advocates rally in defense, highlighting the increasing stress and disrespect teachers face in classrooms. They urge for a comprehensive understanding of the incident.

In this article, we will be exploring three remarkable Italian restaurants in Waxahachie. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these establishments? If yes, we would love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below.

RED OAK, Texas — Three people were arrested during a drug bust at an Ellis County home, officials say. According to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, 35-year-old Lauren Chambers, 54-year-old Jon Michael Sullivan and 54-year-old Brad Murphy Tenhagen, all from Red Oak, have been booked into the Wayne McCollum Detention Center.

ALLEN, TEXAS - DeSoto and Southlake Carroll meet Saturday with a berth to the Texas high school state championships in Arlington on the line.  The UIL Class 6A Division II state semifinal matchup pits the nationally ranked Eagles (13-0) against the Texas powerhouse Dragons (13-1). Kickoff ...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Sunday is $3.158, a week ago the price is $3.243 , according to AAA.

A DeSoto High School teacher is under investigation after a video showing a physical altercation with a student surfaced on social media. The teacher, now on leave, is seen holding the student against a pillar. Both the school district and local police are conducting separate investigations into the incident.

WAXAHACHIE – Virgil Bryant III, 47, of Red Oak, was convicted by a jury of driving while intoxicated third or more and was sentenced to 99 years in prison, according Ann Montgomery, Ellis County and District Attorney. Bryant’s punishment range was enhanced to 25 years to life in prison...

ALLEN, TEXAS - Deondrae Riden Jr. — called Tiger — had a banner day in DeSoto’s 45-38 win over Southlake Carroll in a Class 6A Division II semifinal game on Saturday at Eagle Stadium in Allen. The junior ran post career-highs in carries (34) and yards (254) and added a pair of scores for the ...

Anajah Horton, a junior at Corsicana High School, has been chosen to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City. Horton was one of about 500 students selected from nearly 10,000 nominees worldwide. She will perform in the High School Honors Performance Series on February 10, 2024. Horton's selection was based on an audio recording and a brief biography of her achievements.

Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Laurie Nazareno, Deceased, were issued on November 27, 2023, in Cause No. 23-E-2243, pending in the County Court at Law No. 1, Ellis County, Texas, to: Gregory Nazareno.