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Ellis County
A final plat request for 36 lots, reduced to 20.6 acres after removing acreage inside Midlothian city limits.
Allows for denser development standards.
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A final plat request for 36 lots, reduced to 20.6 acres after removing acreage inside Midlothian city limits.
Ellis County is looking to bump up property taxes by 12% to fund a larger government footprint. It’s a controversial move, and officials are asking residents to weigh in before the budget is locked in.
The county is spending money to renovate the courthouse to better handle jury trials. This is being paid for by specific court fees, not general tax dollars.
Waxahachie just hired Michael Scott as the new city manager. He’s taking the wheel on daily operations, so keep an eye on his name as he starts shaping local policy.
Ellis County is getting a massive 2,700-acre neighborhood called 'Lakesong' that’s going to change the local landscape. It’s a huge project that will bring in tons of new residents, putting real pressure on our schools and roads.