EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY
October 20–25th, 2025 AND October 27–31, 2025
Early voting will be available at 6 early voting locations.
Main Early Voting Location: Ellis County Woman’s Building - 407 W Jefferson St., Waxahachie, TX 75165
Please note: This is not the Elections Office.
ELLIS COUNTY!!!!
Dont forget, our annal Preparedness Fair is this Saturday, September 27th!
The weather should be great, so come hangout with us!!
Cant wait to see everyone there!!!
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September is National Preparedness Month!
Are you prepared?
Now is the perfect time to take action and help others do the same.
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Thank you to Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller for visiting Ellis County today!
We appreciate everything you do for our Texas farmers & ranchers, many of whom have built family enterprises here in Ellis County.
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#texasagriculture
Commissioners have appointed former State Rep. John Wray to fill the County Judge seat beginning May 15th, when Judge Todd Little will vacate the position. to serve as the new Executive Director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments.
Welcome, Judge John Wray!
Join us on Friday, May 9th from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. for a community-wide OPEN HOUSE to showcase Ellis County Central (302 N Monroe St, Waxahachie)!
A RIBBON-CUTTING will be held at 3:00 p.m.
#newfacility#freetours#waxahachie#elliscounty
Jake Joseph Escamilla (December 9th, 1951 – April 25th, 2025) - Chief of Ellis County ESD #6 (Waxahachie)
“Chief Escamilla leaves behind a legacy of hope and perseverance for all who had the pleasure of knowing him.” – Judge Todd Little
Rest in peace, Chief Escamilla!
Got extra tires? The Ellis County Fire Marshal is hosting a FREE tire disposal event on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th at 10:00 a.m. both days.
For any questions, please contact Deputy Fire Marshal Luis Hinojosa at 972-825-5555.
NOTICE: TxDOT will be hosting a public Q&A meeting regarding State Spur 394. A virtual meeting can also be viewed online at https://t.co/lE3BganEIU.
Please contact Kevin Brosam, P.E. at 214-320-6603 or [email protected] for any questions.
#RoadDevelopment#TxDOT
Ellis County residents are advised to utilize the reporting tool provided by the TDEM to document any damages or losses incurred by this weather event.
Please be aware that submitting a report does not ensure assistance.
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Judge Little would like to thank Waxahachie ISD for the opportunity to engage with young minds during today’s “Drop Everything and Read” (D.E.A.R.) event at Wilemon STEAM Academy. He enjoyed explaining the Constitution and our government to students.
#dropeverythingandread
Don't forget, Ellis County!
Tomorrow is our SKYWARN Severe Weather Education - Storm Spotter Training Class.
See you all at 7pm!
#WeatherAlert#WeatherReady
Happy Texas Independence Day! Ellis County offices and courts will be closed tomorrow, March 3rd, following Texas Independence Day.
Did You Know? Ellis County has recently surpassed 175 years old. May God bless Ellis County and the great State of Texas!
#TexasIndependenceDay
In consideration of hazardous driving conditions due to freezing temperatures, all Ellis County offices, departments, and courts, as well as jury summons, will have a delayed opening at 10:00 a.m. on February 19th, 2025.
Please exercise caution in icy conditions.
#WeatherAlert
Judge Little was honored to swear in Sheryl Honza (Treasurer), Chester Williams (Member), Hank Hollywood (President), and Brent Vrla (Secretary) to serve on the first board of the newly-created Ellis County Emergency Services District #10.
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