Ellis County reports lower jail population while EMS workload remains high

Aug 18, 2026

During the monthly departmental report commissioners heard that the county jail is not at full capacity while emergency medical services continue to be busy, with staff noting EMS is "averaging over 10 runs per day."

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Commissioners heard the monthly departmental report noting that the county jail is below full capacity but that Emergency Medical Services remain busy. The report said jail population has decreased compared with recent counts, which county leaders described as a positive development for capacity management.

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