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Midlothian in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) William L. and Emma Hawkins House 🏠 Historical Marker Inscription ⬇️ William L. Hawkins, the son of area pioneer settlers, and his wife Emma (Barker) purchased land and a house here in 1892. They removed the original structure in 1901 and hired local wood artisan Will Price to build this house. Made of imported cypress timber, it was completed in 1903. It features an asymmetrical Queen Anne design and ornate wood trim h

Midlothian in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) William L. and Emma Hawkins House 🏠 Historical Marker Inscription ⬇️ William L. Hawkins, the son of area pioneer settlers, and his wife Emma (Barker) purchased land and a house here in 1892. They removed the original structure in 1901 and hired local wood artisan Will Price to build this house. Made of imported cypress timber, it was completed in 1903. It features an asymmetrical Queen Anne design and ornate wood trim h

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Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) Ellis County Courthouse 📍 Historical Marker Inscription ⬇️ Ellis County's first courthouse was made of cedar logs and built here in 1850. A second courthouse was built on this square in 1853 and a third in 1874. In 1894 Virginia native and San Antonio architect James Riely Gordon was commissioned to design the fourth Ellis County courthouse to be built at this site. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1895, and the cour

Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) Ellis County Courthouse 📍 Historical Marker Inscription ⬇️ Ellis County's first courthouse was made of cedar logs and built here in 1850. A second courthouse was built on this square in 1853 and a third in 1874. In 1894 Virginia native and San Antonio architect James Riely Gordon was commissioned to design the fourth Ellis County courthouse to be built at this site. The cornerstone was laid on July 4, 1895, and the cour

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Ovilla in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) Heritage Park Cotton Gin Scales — Ovilla, TX — Inscription. Click to hear the inscription. Site of the Ovilla Cotton Gin, Established in 1885. It was the focal point of Ovilla industry as the community farmed cotton as their primary crop. The gin closed in 1966. The only remaining structure from the gin is the scale, which still remains on these grounds. 3.07 Acres Donated by Ovilla Cotton Gin Cooperative Association - 1996.

Ovilla in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) Heritage Park Cotton Gin Scales — Ovilla, TX — Inscription. Click to hear the inscription. Site of the Ovilla Cotton Gin, Established in 1885. It was the focal point of Ovilla industry as the community farmed cotton as their primary crop. The gin closed in 1966. The only remaining structure from the gin is the scale, which still remains on these grounds. 3.07 Acres Donated by Ovilla Cotton Gin Cooperative Association - 1996.

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Discover the Best Tex Mex Spots in Ellis County

Discover the Best Tex Mex Spots in Ellis County

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Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) Bessie Coleman (1892-1926) Inscription. Click to hear the inscription. Born in Atlanta, Texas, pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman grew up and went to school in a Waxahachie neighborhood a few blocks north of this site. At age 23 she moved to Chicago and first expressed her desire to fly. Since there were no flight schools in this country that would teach African American women, Coleman learned to fly in France and obtained

Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas — The American South (West South Central) Bessie Coleman (1892-1926) Inscription. Click to hear the inscription. Born in Atlanta, Texas, pioneer aviatrix Bessie Coleman grew up and went to school in a Waxahachie neighborhood a few blocks north of this site. At age 23 she moved to Chicago and first expressed her desire to fly. Since there were no flight schools in this country that would teach African American women, Coleman learned to fly in France and obtained

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Ellis County Railroad Heritage Museum (#1042)

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✨Happy New Year, Ellis County! ✨ 2025 brought us so much to be proud of: new county buildings, memorable events, and neighbors coming together. From home shows to honoring our veterans and more, we showed what community spirit is all about. Wishing everyone a year full of happiness, health, and new opportunities. Cheers to 2026!️🖤 | Ellis County, Texas

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👻🎃 Trick or Treat on the Square! 🎃👻 Join us for some spooktacular fun in downtown Waxahachie! 🗓 Thursday, October 30th ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 📍 Historic Downtown Waxahachie Bring your little ghouls and goblins to stroll the Square, show off your costumes, and snag some candy! 🍭 Come say hi to some of our Ellis County staff at the historic courthouse, we’ll be passing out treats and sharing spooky smiles! 🍬**Trick or Treat on the Square** is an annual FREE Halloween event organized by the Wa

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Roses are red, violets are blue… There’s no place we’d rather be than in Ellis County with YOU! Happy Valentine’s Day to our amazing community! | Ellis County, Texas

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Last day to enjoy The State Fair of Texas!! 🎡🎠🎢🎟️🍿🥤🌅 We are so very thankful for the tickets they share with our winners/followers each year! ❤️ Thank you all for participating!! | Ellis County Living Magazine

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Texas Historical Marker 7094 - Old Ellis County Jail #texas #history #restoration #prison #architecture

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Ellis County deserves better leadership in the Texas House, and if you agree, share this video. I’m Matt Authier, and I’d love to earn your vote on March 3rd as your State Representative for House District 10! mattforhd10.com | Matt Authier for HD10

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New 280‑acre community in Ellis County aims to break the cycle of homelessness

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The Curious Case of the Ellis County Courthouse | Atlas Obscura x Visit Waxahachie

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This week marked a major step in Ellis County’s 2050 Strategic Plan. Judge Todd Little & County Commissioners, Judge Jackie Miller, and Constable Casey Borders were honored to take part in a “top-out” ceremony to sign the last beam of the new Precinct 2 Sub-Courthouse. This new building is a much-needed replacement for the portable-style facility that has hosted the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 court for nearly three decades. When the new sub-courthouse is completed, citizens will benefit fr

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Google unveils $40 billion investment in Texas, with expansion in Ellis County

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A NOTICE FROM Ellis County Sheriff's Office ⚠️ SCAM ALERT - Please Share ⚠️ We are aware of an ongoing phone scam targeting Ellis County citizens. Scammers are calling residents claiming to be from the Sheriff’s Office and demanding immediate payment for warrants. ----------------------------------------------------- How the scam works: ∙ Callers claim you have an active warrant or one is being issued ∙ They demand immediate payment to avoid arrest ∙ To sound legitimate, they are using the names

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We have a busy week coming up at Ellis Dem HQ! TDW meeting, ENYD meeting, Candidate Rally and a candidate’s kickoff event! 😅 #ellisdemocrats💙 #tdwec #enyd

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Ellis County adds four new early voting locations next week

Ellis County Sheriff's Office memorial for detention officer Isaiah Bias grows

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North Texas elderly woman killed in double shooting, Ellis County Sheriff says

Ellis County inmate dies after apparent self-inflicted injury, officials say

Ellis County Officials, Residents Debate East-West Expansion Plan

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office identified the five people it says were inside of a car that led deputies on a high-speed chase early Thursday morning and shot at officers. https://cbsloc.al/3N85QAX

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Welcome to our newly-elected Ellis County officials! On Wednesday, all Ellis County officials elected in the November 2024 general election were administered their oaths of office, including four new officials: -Grace Pandithurai, 443rd District Court Judge -Lindy Beaty, County Attorney -James "Butch" Bryant, Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace -Mark Bounds, Precinct 4 Constable Please join us in extending our best wishes to each of these officials as they take office. To serve in public office is a

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📢 JURY SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Jury Selection scheduled for Thursday, February 19 at the Ellis County Courts and Admin Building has been CANCELLED. | Ellis County, Texas

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