Ellis County Appoints Representatives to Negotiate Regional Animal Shelter Plan

Jun 9, 2026

The county judge and Commissioner Ponder were appointed as Ellis County representatives to meet with neighboring cities and stakeholders to explore a regional animal shelter; commissioners said citizen and rescue input will be included in planning.

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The Ellis County Commissioners Court appointed the county judge and Commissioner Ponder as the county’s designated representatives to meet with city partners (including Waxahachie, Midlothian and Ennis) and stakeholders to explore a regional animal shelter.

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