Ellis County Alert Hub

A Midlothian man received a 10-year sentence for threatening a public safety officer, underscoring accountability for endangering those who protect...

Commuter alert: Butterfield Trail closes Monday, August 31 in the 2600 block for culvert replacement.

• Full closure to all traffic through September...

First Alert Weather Day declared for Ellis County due to strong to severe storms.

• Threshold lowered because of ongoing recovery from Saturday...

Extreme heat remains locked over Texas with an Extreme Heat Warning for the DFW metroplex through Tuesday evening, Aug. 25, pushing feels-like temperatures up to 112° as a high-pressure system traps dangerous conditions across the southern Plains.

• Large blaze: Thick smoke rises from scrap yard fire in Midlothian
• Response efforts: Midlothian and North Texas crews battling flames
• Aerial...

• Burn bans cover most of North Texas as dryness and heat heighten fire risk
• Record highs forecast: 108-109 Monday, 107 Tuesday, with extreme heat...

National Weather Service shows no active hazardous weather conditions at this time. Advisories can update rapidly, so verify directly with official sources before travel or outdoor plans in Midlothian and Ellis County.

Ellis County has released its most current road closure list as of August 19, 2026, with crews actively monitoring roads and updating details as conditions change. Commuters should check the official site for the latest impacts.

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for DFW as part of several heat alerts across North Texas.

• Midlothian has zero active weather alerts right now, while an Extreme Heat Warning covers Dallas, Tarrant, and stretches into Ellis County.
• Temps...

Sunny skies and dangerous heat will dominate Ellis County, with highs near 103°F Monday and heat indices up to 111 through the week. Lows remain in the upper 70s overnight.

Ellis County drivers face heightened patrols through Sept. 7 as TxDOT ramps up its Drive Sober. No Regrets. campaign.

• 35% of Texas traffic deaths...

Midlothian residents can attend public hearings on the FY 2026-27 budget on August 25 at 6 p.m. and on a proposed tax increase on September 8 at 6...

North Texas faces very high to extreme fire danger through Thursday and beyond, driven by triple-digit heat, low humidity, and gusty winds up to 30-35...

Mandatory 10-year prison terms for educator-student assaults would set a new baseline across Texas, directly affecting schools in Midlothian,...

Several counties across Central Texas may start to see some showers or storms in the next few hours. Residents should stay weather-aware as conditions develop.

Texas DPS is urging drivers to make safety the top priority as students return to school.

• Slow down, eliminate distractions and stay alert in school...

Despite no rain this month, most of North Texas isn't under a drought due to heavy rainfall in June.

Texas A&M Forest Service has acquired three new multi-mission aircraft, expanding its dedicated aviation fleet for earlier wildfire detection,...

North Texas recorded 40 fatal crashes in July, more than one per day, as population growth fuels congestion.

Ellis County commuters face real risks...