Ellis County, Texas

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 inter-generational family enterprises here in Ellis County. Thanks to your advocacy in Austin, customers around the world continue to enjoy our Texas-made products. They don’t make ‘em anywhere else like they make ‘em here in the Lone Star State. Go Texans! Learn more about the Texas Department of Agriculture: https://lnkd.in/g9vse-kv #texasagriculture

Ellis County Commissioners have voted to appoint former State Representative John Wray to fill the County Judge seat beginning May 15th, when Judge Todd Little will vacate the position. Last month, Little was selected to be the new Executive Director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). Wray will complete Judge Little’s term through the election in November 2026, when citizens will vote for the next Ellis County Judge.   Wray previously served on the Waxahachie City Council from 2008 – 2014, ultimately being elected Mayor in 2013. Chosen as the “Most Influential Person” in 2011 by readers of the Waxahachie Daily Light and Midlothian Mirror, Wray was elected to represent District 10 in the Texas House of Representatives in 2015, where he served on the Ways & Means, Public Health, Calendars, Transportation, and Homeland Security & Public Safety committees.   Welcome, Judge John Wray!   Photo: John Wray interviews with the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court on May 7th.

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. Free tours of Ellis County's newest facility will be available for county officials & staff, media, and members of the public. We look forward to seeing you there! #newfacility #freetours #waxahachie #elliscounty

Jake Joseph Escamilla (December 9th, 1951 – April 25th, 2025) “Chief Escamilla leaves behind a legacy of hope and perseverance for all who had the pleasure of knowing him. As Chief of Ellis County Emergency Services District #6 (Waxahachie), Escamilla fully dedicated himself to the well-being of those he loved – both his family and the Ellis County community.” – Judge Todd Little Even until his last moments with us, Chief Escamilla stood ready to serve those who counted on and looked up to him. We send our condolences to his family and friends, as well as to the community of Waxahachie, for their loss of one of Ellis County’s finest servant-leaders. The loss of Jake Escamilla leaves a void within our hearts, but let us also remember the way he brought us together and encouraged the best in everyone. Rest in peace, Chief Escamilla!

Ellis County offices and courts will be closed tomorrow (04/18/25) in observance of Good Friday. A Special Message from Your County Judge: “May this Good Friday be a time of rest and reflection for your family. We are incredibly blessed in Ellis County and have so much to be grateful for. We wish everyone a thoughtful Easter weekend!” – Judge Todd Little #GoodFriday2025 #goodfriday #easter #easter2025

Got extra tires? The Ellis County Fire Marshal is hosting a FREE tire disposal event on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th. Ellis County residents may bring tires to 2278 FM 878, Waxahachie at 10:00 a.m. both days. Tires must not be from tractors or other heavy equipment, and all dirt & water must be removed beforehand. Only Ellis County residents (not businesses or tire companies) may dispose tires. For any questions, please contact Deputy Fire Marshal Luis Hinojosa at 972-825-5555.

NOTICE: The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be hosting a public Q&A meeting regarding State Spur 394, which is proposed to connect I-35E to FM 877 in Waxahachie (see map in image). The meeting is an “open-house” session that will be held in the cafeteria of Dunaway Elementary School (600 Dallas Hwy. 77 South, Waxahachie, TX 75165) from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20th, 2025. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual meeting can also be viewed online at https://lnkd.in/djXBkzdY (or by scanning the QR code in the image). Please contact Kevin Brosam, P.E. at 214-320-6603 or Kevin.Brosam@txdot.gov for any questions. #RoadDevelopment #TxDOT

Ellis County residents are advised to utilize the reporting tool provided by the Texas Division of Emergency Management to document any damages or losses incurred to Residential, Commercial, and/or Agricultural properties due to today's severe weather event. Please be aware that submitting a report through TDEM does not ensure assistance and should not be considered a substitute for contacting your insurance provider. https://lnkd.in/g-AUqPjD #stormdamage #StormDamageRepair #haildamage #haildamagerepair

In Ellis County, we plan for the future. What better way is there to prepare for the future than to encourage our next generation to learn as much as they can about new subjects? 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, who were eager to learn what citizens can do to shape our nation’s future. #dropeverythingandread

Did You Know? Straight winds can be just as damaging as tornadoes! Here are some important safety tips from Ellis County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service. #WeatherAdvisory #WeatherAlert #highwinds