Summary
A teenager was recently shot near Lake Grove Park and Coleman Elementary, sparking a police investigation. While officials say the area is safe now, it’s a wake-up call to keep your guard up in our local parks.
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Last discussed Feb 13, 2026.
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The services are already covered within the existing budget.
Veterans participating in the treatment court program.
Local families and kids who now feel uneasy using the park or walking to school.
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Commissioners Court - Feb 13, 2026
The county is hiring a new provider to help veterans with substance use issues. This ensures our local vets get the support they need as part of their court program.
Midlothian’s $192.45M bond package on ballot | Ellis County Press
MIDLOTHIAN – There has been strong discussion about Midlothian’s Proposition B on the election ballot for November. This proposition is part of a larger $192.45 million bond package with five propositions, and residents should familiarize themselves with the complete council ask. Preposition B is to authorize $6.81 million to build a new police department substation to maintain quick police response times throughout the 65-square-mile coverage area.
Midlothian’s Chief Carl Smith named President of NTPCA | Ellis County Press
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police Chief Carl Smith, who was hired in 2007, was installed last week as the President of the North Texas Police Chiefs Association. NTPCA is the regional arm of the Texas Police Chiefs Association. The association is said to promote professional growth, communication, and cooperation among law enforcement executives. Smith holds his Master of Science in Criminal Justice Management. A Facebook post on the Midlothian Police Department’s page said, “He has been a leader in law enforcement throughout the region.”
Ellis County ballot lists key street, emergency tax measures | Ellis County Press
ELLIS COUNTY – For voters in November’s midterms, certain ballots will being asking two very different tax questions. One item for Ennis concerns funding of street repairs through sales taxes. The second item is to give a local emergency services district the authority to levy a substantially higher property-tax rate. Proposition A for Ennis asks voters to reauthorize the local sales and use tax at a rate of 0.0025 for municipal street maintenance and repair.
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Is the fight over Flock cameras masking a much darker surveillance reality? | Ellis County Press
Have the American people finally decided that enough is enough? Data centers. Flock cameras. Over-surveillance. Psyops. Overstimulation. Too much government interference. Digital identity mandates – the list goes on ad nauseam. And, of course, I would be remiss not to mention smart city integration. All of it is happening right now.
Ellis County Jail again passes state inspection | Ellis County Press
WAXAHACHIE – The Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Waxahachie has once again received a perfect score during its annual state inspection. The annual inspection by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards found no deficiencies, according to Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman. The inspection was conducted over two days earlier this month and concluded with a meeting between jail administrators, County Judge John Wray, Sheriff Norman and the state inspector to review the findings.
Wilmer Fire Department/E-911 telecommunicator honored | Ellis County Press
WILMER – Wilmer’s E-911 Telecommunicator Kimberly Hall and the responding members of the Wilmer Fire Department; Bryce Cook, Bryan Turner, and Preston Driggars were honored in July at the Wilmer City Council meeting with the Meritorious Conduct Award for their exceptional service during a recent emergency involving one of the city’s residents.
Ellis County Sheriff’s Dept. asks for public’s help in missing person case | Ellis County Press
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department put out a missing person bulletin late last week on Javier Macias Cortez. The Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Cortez, 39, who was last seen in Waxahachie on July 13 at approximately 2 p.m. He was seen near Sandy Lane wearing a red shirt and blue shorts. Cortez is known to drive a green 2009 Honda CR-V with a Texas license plate WKZ-1675.
Ellis County AI-Assisted Non-Emergency Phone System activated | Ellis County Press
ELLIS COUNTY – Beginning Friday, July 24, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office will launch an artificial intelligence-assisted voice system on its non-emergency phone line to help callers obtain information and be directed to the appropriate resources more efficiently. The new system, developed by Hyper, will answer calls made to the sheriff’s office non-emergency number at (972) 937-6060. Sheriff Brad Norman emphasized that 9-1-1 calls will continue to be answered by human telecommunicators and are not affected by the change.
Police looking for suspect involved in aggravated assault with deadly weapon | Ellis County Press
MIDLOTHIAN – Ellis County Crime Stoppers posted last week that the Midlothian Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Cinires Mason. Mason is wanted in connection with an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon that occurred near Lake Grove Park on June 1. During the investigation, it was determined the suspect was involved in an altercation in which he attempted to produce a firearm during the incident. The suspect sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound during the encounter.
Midlothian PD investigates shooting | Ellis County Press
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police are investigating a June 1 shooting. Patrol officers responded to the 1000 block of Hawkins Run Road following a report of a possible shooting at 6:04 p.m. A nearby resident reported a single gunshot and then observed approximately 20 individuals running from the Hawkins Run entrance of Lake Grove Park. A release stated some individuals were seen fleeing west toward Coleman Elementary School, and the caller indicated one subject appeared to be bleeding from the hand.
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