Ellis Crossroads publishes concise local information for Waxahachie, Midlothian, and Red Oak. A person selects, reviews, and approves every news story before publication.
Verification and sources
Reported stories and public-notice summaries must identify at least one source. We prefer first-party records such as government notices, meeting agendas, school-district updates, public-safety agencies, and direct statements from the organizations involved. Source links are shown with the article so readers can review the underlying information.
Time-sensitive details can change. Readers should confirm emergency instructions, travel conditions, deadlines, and event details with the responsible organization.
Copyright and attribution
We gather facts and write our own summaries. We do not republish another outlet's article, headline, lead, or distinctive wording as a substitute for the original. Any quotation must be brief, necessary to the report, clearly attributed, and linked to its source when available.
Photographs, logos, graphics, screenshots, videos, and documents are not reused merely because they appear on a public or official website. Custom story media must be owned by Ellis Crossroads, used under a documented license or permission, or confirmed to be in the public domain. Credits and rights status accompany approved custom images.
For general background, see the U.S. Copyright Office guidance on copyright, fair use, and photographs.
Automation and human control
Automation may collect official notices, remove duplicates, rank possible stories, or maintain utility information. It does not independently publish news articles. Raw source summaries and source media are not passed directly into publication.
Corrections and updates
We correct material factual errors and identify substantive changes on the affected article. Updated stories display an update date; corrections include a plain-language note explaining what changed. To report a concern, use the Corrections address.
Submitted material
People submitting text or media must have the right to share it. Submission does not transfer ownership or guarantee publication. We may request written permission or additional verification before using contributed material.