Forreston News

Eight fire departments from Hill and Ellis counties battled a grass fire north of Carl's Corner Thursday afternoon, July 17.

Note: The following notes were taken while on assignment in Avalon tonight. More developments and follow-ups will be made exclusive in The Ellis County Press.

CFS crews are fighting a fire at the Warren Reservoir near Williamstown on the edge of the Barossa Valley. via AdelaideNow...

Jeff Hamilton The Ellis County Press WAXAHACHIE - Dozens of volunteers arrived at sun up on Dec. via The Ellis County Press Online

“Is it your position today that you are not violating state animal cruelty laws?”

To this day, a photograph rides on the dash of sheriff's deputy Jim Fabby's pickup as he makes his rounds along the county's roads and thoroughfares. via Waxahachie Daily Light

“If you need water, you need water”

The city of Italy conducted a public hearing Monday evening and approved a request by Joshua Trees for a zoning change from agricultural and single family 2 to commercial on land fronting U.S. Highway 77 from ... via Waxahachie Daily Light

The Italy City Council unanimously approved the purchase .332 acres owned by Ronnie Hyles at its monthly meeting Nov. via Waxahachie Daily Light

“At first I thought he was deaf because he wouldn't respond to our voices. But it wasn't until he was 18 months old that he was diagnosed with autism.”

The Wyatt Roundup for Autism was held at First Baptist Church in Italy on Saturday. via Waxahachie Daily Light

“All of the charges arose out of that videotape.”

An Ellis County grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on an aggravated kidnapping charge relating to an April 1 incident in Ennis. via Waxahachie Daily Light

“They did end up leaving and she was able to get loose”

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a criminal mischief case involving damage to a rural church. via Waxahachie Daily Light