Photo by Tony Webster

Photo by Tony Webster

To Flock or not to Flock, that is the question?

Wed, 09/16/2026 - 15:04

  ELLIS COUNTY – “This is an added tool for officers to solve crimes and locate missing and wanted people,” an anonymous local police official said regarding Flock Safety cameras. “Systems can be abused if we don’t have rules and accountability.
May 11, 2026 – A group of Red Oak residents showed their opposition to the proposed 800+ acre data center development in Red Oak by protesting on the north side of FM 664. Photo by Charles D. Hatfield Jr. / The Ellis County Press

May 11, 2026 – A group of Red Oak residents showed their opposition to the proposed 800+ acre data center development in Red Oak by protesting on the north side of FM 664. Photo by Charles D. Hatfield Jr. / The Ellis County Press

Ellis County lawsuit sparks statewide grid and legislative battle over Red Oak data centers

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Mon, 09/14/2026 - 13:49
  RED OAK – What began as a local fight over an 830-acre agricultural tract in Red Oak has...
Map courtesy Red Oak Economic Development Department

Map courtesy Red Oak Economic Development Department

Lawsuit targets Red Oak data center rezoning

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:25
  RED OAK – The data center battle in Red Oak escalated last week as local legal action intersected...

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Junior running back Taylen Strange (4) took off on a 13-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left to beat Coppell 27-24. Photo by Fred Phipps

Junior running back Taylen Strange (4) took off on a 13-yard touchdown run with 1:55 left to beat Coppell 27-24. Photo by Fred Phipps

Waxahachie switches to the run, beats Coppell, 27-24

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:57
  WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie ran the ball on all 11 plays on its game-winning drive, marching 63 yards...
Ferris quarterback Tristan Cook (2) threw for 404 yards and 3 TDs, but was also picked off for 3 interceptions. Photo by Michael Seiber

Ferris quarterback Tristan Cook (2) threw for 404 yards and 3 TDs, but was also picked off for 3 interceptions. Photo by Michael Seiber

Ranchview piles up points against Ferris, 51-20

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 09/09/2026 - 16:54
  CARROLLTON – A well-balanced attack led Ranchview over Ferris in every quarter on their way to...
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James Alexander Davidson

James Alexander Davidson

OBITUARY: James Alexander Davidson

Ellis123
Wed, 05/27/2026 - 16:40
James Alexander Davidson was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan on May 1, 1957 to his parents Bernice...
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