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Barton rates Ellzey, Wright race

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In the same District 6 known as a Republican stronghold throughout his 34 years in Washington, Joe Barton won 17 consecutive elections, all by wide-margins. The Ennis resident’s reign qualifies his insights on the current congressional race between Susan Wright and Jake Ellzey.

He spoke to The Ennis News while on vacation about the two Republicans whose special runoff is set for July 27. Early voting is from July 19-23.

Citizens Accused 06/27/2021

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Aaron Nicholas Sanchez, 31, Ennis. Evading arrest detention.  Booked on 6/25/2021 by ECSO. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Ellis County updating Hazard Mitigation Action Plan with FEMA grant

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Ellis County, TX – After multiple instances of severe flooding in the area between Waxahachie and Palmer, Ellis County Emergency Management is incorporating updated flood control measures into its Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, among other improvements. The county’s Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (HazMAP) is part of an ongoing process to identify and update deficiencies in natural disaster mitigation that is funded by a grant of over $300,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Citizens Accused 06/20/2021

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Amanda Gilbert, 30, Ennis. Assault class C - family violence, prohibited substance/item in correctional facility, aggravated robbery. Booked on 06/13/2021 by Ennis PD. .*The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Citizens Accused 06/13/2021

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*The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt. Peggy Jean Brooks, 47, Ennis. Assault causes bodily injury family member. Booked on 06/04/2021 by Ennis PD.

Citizens Accused 06/06/2021

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Ocie Lee Henry, 53, Ennis. Possession CS PG 1 LT1G. Booked on 06/01/2021 by ECSO. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Citizens Accused 05/30/2021

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Adalberto Contreras, 42, Ennis. Intoxication manslaughter w/ vehicle. Booked on 05/26/2021 by Ennis PD. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Ellis County Sheriff’s Office conducts Operation Genesis

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Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division, conducted an undercover operation known as “Operation Genesis”. There were nine (9) federal, state, and local agencies involved. This joint effort was a first for Ellis County seeking out predators who prey on children. In total, sixteen (16) predators have been identified; ten (10) have been apprehended and six (6) are still under investigation. There will be seventeen (17) criminal cases presented to the Ellis County and District Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution. One (1) of the predators received two (2) counts of Online Solicitation of a Minor.

Citizens Accused 05/23/2021

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Tyrone Lashawn Dixon, 49, Ennis. Aggravated assault w/deadly weapon, evading arrest detention w/previous conviction. Booked on 05/17/2021 by ECSO.  *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

Citizens Accused 05/16/2021

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Rhett Roddy Bodle, 44, Ennis. Driving while intoxicated 3rd or more IAT. Booked on 05/10/2021 by ECSO. *The individuals listed above are persons booked in Ellis County by local authorities. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.