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A Reported 50 Ennis Businesses and dozens of homes sustained heavy damage from a tornado touching down Wednesday night, May 15.

Business US 287 traffic detoured for storm response damage; Forces closures for downtown Ennis building inspections and repairs

ENNIS – Business US 287 traffic is being detoured for at least four weeks so that crews can conduct inspections and repairs of damaged buildings ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/24/2013 14:32:00
LOOP 9 PROJECT

LOOP 9 PROJECT

Several hundred area residents  reviewed the Loop 9 project plan to connect US 67 with I-35 with I-45 and finally I-20 within the Dallas, Ellis ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/24/2013 14:31:00

Pit bulls attack Ferris woman

FERRIS – A 62-year-old woman was bitten by two pit bull dogs running loose Sunday, May 19.  Ferris police arrived at the scene in the 400 ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/24/2013 14:30:00

GROUND BREAKING – Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Commissioner John Wiley Price were part of the dignatariars and officeals breaking ground Friday, May 17 for the new $12.6 million Pleasant Run bridge scheduled for completion within 10 months.

Ground broken for $12.6 million Pleasant Run bridge

WILMER –  A new bridge overpass in Wilmer could eventually result in thousands of jobs and increased prosperity in Wilmer and the entire southern Dallas ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/24/2013 14:28:00

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141st session of the CEO course

Ellis County Sherriff’s Officers joined 50 other chiefs, sheriffs and 911 emergency managers who were also selected and invited to attend the 141st session of ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/16/2013 15:00:00

Public meetings on Loop 9 Project set: Thursday, May 16, Ferris High School - Thursday, May 23, Ovilla Road Baptist Church

DALLAS COUNTY – Ever wondered what happened to the Loop 9 project?  The plan to connect US 67 with I-35 with I-45 and finally I-20 within ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/16/2013 14:59:00

Commissioners OK Liska Road speed limit change

WAXAHACHIE – Due to minimal discussion, Ellis County Commissioners again concluded the public portion of their first regularly-scheduled meeting of the month in a matter ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/16/2013 14:57:00

ECSO Communications Supervisors attend DOJ Program focused on protecting children

Waxahachie - Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Communications Supervisors Carla Rolland and Becky Rodgers recently returned from the prestigious Chief Executive Officer Training Seminar, held just ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/16/2013 14:56:00

Wife said husband hit her head with a pot

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched at 1:13 a.m. Monday, April 29, to the 1300 block of Southview, on a report of an ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/16/2013 14:55:00

Case backlog prompts budget increase request by C/DA

WAXAHACHIE – In a series of informal meetings to kick off the annual budget process, Ellis County commissioners heard funding requests from other elected officials ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/16/2013 14:54:00

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Sheriff Johnny Brown Swears in New Deputy

Ellis County Sheriff Johnny Brown recently swore in Benton Wright as a Deputy. Wright was hired in April 2009 as a Detention Officer. He obtained ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/16/2013 14:52:00

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Aerial Attack

Commemorative Air Force – On Saturday, May 11, the Coyote Squadron presents its 15th Annual Corsicana Airsho© 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Gates open at ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/10/2013 12:10:00

Rockett SUD adding 2 new elevated tanks

ELLIS COUNTY – Rockett Special Utility District will be adding two new elevated water storage tanks and replace water lines within the next two years ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/10/2013 12:09:00

Wilmer council race heating up

WILMER – Four candidates are vying for three seats on the City Council.  Mayor Pro-Tem Hector Pena, Councilman Robert Wells and Councilwoman Candy Madrigal teamed up ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/10/2013 12:08:00

Letter Carriers holding food drive Saturday

Submitted article The National Association of Letter Carriers in conjunction with the U.S. Postal Service is announcing the annual N.A.L.C. food drive. Each year, the 2nd ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/10/2013 12:07:00

Midlothian charity to host 5k benefit run

Midlothian charity to host 5k benefit run

MIDLOTHIAN — The Heroes of Midlothian Foundation is hosting its First Annual Heroes of Midlothian 5K Benefit Run and Community Festival at the Midlothian I.S.D. ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/10/2013 12:05:00

Ferris Brick Festival 2013 Image Gallery

Ferris Brick Festival 2013 Image Gallery

To view the Ferris Brick Festival 2013 Image Gallery click an image to the right. ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/02/2013 23:57:00

Submitted photo: CROWN TV – Local residents Jeff Hamm, Wesley Morgan, his wife Susan Morgan and Dallas residents Kalee Benowitz and her husband Matt Benowitz are getting national exposure as their television series CROWN TV will premiere on WALK TV Networ

Ferris site of new TV series

FERRIS – The city has a long, rich history as the Brick Capital of the world.  Now, it is being put on the map for great ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/02/2013 23:56:00

Brian Charles Jones

Career criminal sentenced to life in prison

WAXAHACHIE – On Wednesday, April 23, Judge Bob Carroll, 40th Judicial District Court, sentenced 40-year-old Brian Charles Jones, of Waxahachie, to life in prison. The day ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/02/2013 23:55:00

Cellphone use restricted in Maypearl

MAYPEARL – If you get caught texting and driving in Maypearl it is going to cost you.  Members of the Maypearl City Council recently passed an ... Full story

Last Updated: 05/02/2013 23:54:00

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