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Ferris city manager resigns: Eric Strong going to Richland Hills
FERRIS – City Manger Eric Strong submitted his resignation this past week. “On January 15th I issued my resignation to the City Council. “I have been ... Full story
Sherrif takes stand on 2nd Amendment
Waxahachie – To the citizens of Ellis County, I am a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Comptroller Distributes $531-million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue: Ellis County cities collected $1,957,058.28 14.65%
AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said state sales tax revenue in December was $2.17 billion, up 9.4 percent compared to December 2011.
Ellis County cities ...
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IRS plans Jan. 30 tax season opening for 1040 filers
WASHINGTON — Following the January tax law changes made by Congress under the American Taxpayer Relief Act, the Internal Revenue Service announced today it plans ...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters launches nationwide search and reunite campaign
“ReuniteNow” Campaign launches during National Mentoring Month and aims to get Big Brothers Big Sisters believers to Start Something® [Again]. Dallas-Fort Worth home to thousands ...
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OPINION: Progressives' ridiculous gun control argument
By Susan Stamper Brown
Once again, Conservatives have latched onto the bait tossed out by Progressives in their never-ending campaign to grab guns from the hands ...
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Home Country
Why are winter mornings so heartbreakingly special? They’re sure cold, at least around here. And with the snow you’d think they’d be white, too. But ...
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Personal Finance: With investments, diversifying is key
Ever wonder why Mom and Pop stores sell wildly unrelated products side by side, like umbrellas and sunglasses, or Halloween candy and screwdrivers? Customers probably ...
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Simply Speaking: An 'American Graffiti' night
Upon awakening one morning awhile back, a teen-years adventure was somehow on my mind. You do that too? Actually, the escapade effected more than just ...
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Constitutional Thinking: Breaking free from the empire of lies
Part 3
The Empire of lies has grown to Leviathan proportions due the in-attention of and often the complicitness of the churches and people of America. ...
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The vision
It has been 32 years since God revealed to me a catastrophic event which will soon take place upon the earth and is even now ...
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Out to Pastor: My New Year's diet fits me to a T-shirt
Personally, I sure will be glad when January is over. If confession is good for the soul, then let me have a good soul cleansing ...
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Ellis County Sheriff's Office
Incidents
Jan. 15 – 17
Burglary of Habitation in the 1300 block of Ovilla Road, Ovilla.
Forgery in the 1300 block of Ovilla Road, Ovilla.
Criminal Mischief in ...
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Wilmer Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 1-14
Ronnell Dupree Sims, b/m, 36, TCIC/driving while intoxicated/ parole violation
Dwight Cassinova Harris, b/m, 50, TCIC parole violation
Anthony M Soto, w/m, 30, public intoxication
Shelby Wilson, ...
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Red Oak Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 14-22
Ladarien R. Brown, 25, theft property more than $50 less than $500
Name Withheld (Juvenile), 17, motor vehicle inspection violation, failure to appear
Pamela H. Black, ...
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Palmer Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 22
Tony Garcia, Jr., h/m, 36, warrant arrest ...
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Ovilla Police Reports
Incidents
Jan. 14-20
Accident minor 1
Administrative duties 1
Breathing difficulty 1
Burglar alarm residence days 2
Criminal trespass report 1
Disturbance domestic 1
Follow up report 2
Found property 1
Heart attack 1
Meet complainant ...
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Glenn Heights Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 11-17
Brian K. Montgomery, m, 25, Grand Prairie warrant
Thomas C. Jamison, m, 38, possession of marijuana
Robby E. Miller Jr., m, 27, Glenn Heights PD warrants
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Ferris Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 10-16
Chadrick Jones, 21, Ferris PD warrants
Kenneth Collins, 47, Arlington PD warrants and Rowlett PD
Trevoski Medlock, 25, Garland PD warrants and Dallas PD
Antoinette Medlock, 42, ...
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SAGU’s lineup card filled with Red Oak Hawks
RED OAK - As spring draws near so does baseball season.
This year, down the road in Waxahachie and on the campus of Southwestern Assemblies of ...
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City officials show support for the ‘I Love WISD Campaign’
Submitted by Nicole Mansell
The “I love WISD” campaign is in full swing and Waxahachie residents are beginning to show their support for Waxahachie Independent School ...
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PUBLIC AUCTION: Frank Prasifka and Son's
Published in the Ellis County Press one time on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013
LEGAL NOTICE
Frank Prasifka and Son’s will sell at Public Auction, vehicles that have ...
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: THE STORAGE PLACE
Published in the Ellis County Press two times on Thursday, Jan. 17 & 24, 2013
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
THE STORAGE PLACE, pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas ...
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Serving Country: Stephen Z. Williams
VENUS - Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephen Z. Williams graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
The airman completed ...
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Serving Country: Aaron A. Phillips
MIDLOTHIAN - Air Force Airman Aaron A. Phillips graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
The airman completed an intensive, ...
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13th Charlie's Angel Brigade Class graduates
The 13th Charlie’s Angel Brigade Class graduated from their Basic Pistol Training Course Sunday, Jan. 20. Pictured are: CAB Instructor Charles D. Hatfield Jr., Carla ...
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Down Range: Shooting Tips and Events
Exclusive interviews: women with guns.
Chandra Carleton,” people should have the right to own guns if they obtain them legally. I personally like guns for the ...
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Dauben sentenced to prison; Three 10-year sentences on sexual assault of a child charges
By Janet Jacobs and Bob Belcher
Corsicana Daily Sun
Reprinted by Permission
Corsicana — Joseph “Joey” Dauben received three 10-year sentences in prison Monday, Jan. 14 in 13th District ...
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Crime scene technician finds work rewarding
Waxahachie – Ellis County Sheriff’s Office crime scene technician Katie Gildner enjoys her work today as much as when she first entered the field.
“I love ...
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Former Ennis ag teacher sentenced
WAXAHACHIE – A former agriculture teacher at Ennis High School, Joshua Allen Jaggears, 28, of Burleson, was sentenced last week.
The former agriculture teacher at Ennis ...
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FREE BEER, SEX SEMINAR: Navarro College offers a "Free Beer And Sex Seminar" on March 6
Michael D. Mitchell
The most common rite of passage for college undergraduates—the Spring Break party—is getting an update at Navarro College this March. The Office of ...
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Elder theft crime alert
Waxahachie – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is asking people to be aware of and on the lookout for a theft suspect who preyed upon ...
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Can Barack Obama ban guns by Executive Order?
This week Vice President Joe Biden alluded to Barack Obama possibly using executive order to impose gun control.
Biden said this during a meeting surrounded by ...
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Home Country
The problem was Billy, you see. Billy’s our town dog, ever since Sally passed away quietly on Doc’s porch, and Billy’s owner, Stewart Simpson, died ...
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Jon's Vu: No joy in Mudville!
Someone said in a passing remark, “it wasn’t the message, it was the messenger.” A few say “waddle we do now!” well take it from ...
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Simply Speaking: 'Planet X'
Have been reading an eBook of late, actually the first time into such, and came across something I’d kind of forgotten, having first heard first ...
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More liberal demagoguery about guns
In their attempt to vilify guns the left has brought into play many dishonest and, in actuality, stupid descriptions of various weapons.
Take for example “assault ...
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Constitutional Thinking: Breaking free from the empire of lies
Part 2
We the People have two enemies: ignorance and the state. Most people are gullible due to not knowing how the world really works. They ...
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The pigeon and the dove
Sweet Holy Spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, filling us with Your love!
What a beautiful song about the Holy Spirit who is ...
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The foundation of your house is your belief system
You are a house.
You live in this house; you move in this house; you exist in this house.
The foundation of your house is your belief ...
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Out to Pastor: As my luck would have it
I am not superstitious [knock on wood] but some things happen to me that leave me a little bit suspicious. I am not sure if ...
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Red Cross issues steps to help kids avoid the flu
Submitted by the Red Cross
Health officials are reporting widespread influenza outbreaks in 47 of 50 states, up from just a week ago.
One age group hit ...
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Ellis County Sheriff's Office
Incidents
Jan. 7 – 14
Tampering with Vehicle Identification Number.
Identification Theft in the 1000 block of Goodloe, Red Oak.
Burglary of a Vehicle in the 100 block of ...
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Red Oak Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 7-14
Jeremy A. Snodgrass, 20, speeding, no motor vehicle liability insurance
Dany S. Aguilar-munoz, 27, assault causing bodily injury
Christopher J. Pounders, 34, no drivers license
Mandy J. ...
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Palmer Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 11 – 13
Derrick L. Nash, b/m, 34, driving while intoxicated
Chata D. Stone, b/m, 37, driving while intoxicated ...
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Ovilla Police Reports
Incidents
Jan. 7 – 13
Traffic stops 8
Citations issued 1
Vacation house check 57
Businesss/building cks 216
Neighborhood checks 388
911 hang up 1
Accident major 1
Assist other agency 2
Breathing difficulty 1
Burglar ...
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Midlothian Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 6 – 12
Carl W. Daubitz, 28, public intoxication
Cody W. Daubitz, 21, public intoxication
Leslie G. Paulson, 47, Cedar Hill PD warrants, expired inspection, speeding, Duncanville ...
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Glenn Heights Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 4 – 10
Bryan S. Ridley Jr., m, 21, possession marijuana
Antonio D. McGee, m, 31, driving while intoxicated
Isabian R. Berryman, m, 21, Glenn Heights PD ...
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Ennis Police Reports
Arrests
Jan. 9-10
Deontrey Shannon, 29, evading arrest detention, possession of controlled substance PG1 more than 1 gram drug free zone
Benito Estrada, 22, driving while intoxicated
Micharel Hudson, ...
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NARFE donations top $10 million for Alzheimer’s research
Submitted by NARFE Local Chapter 1191
Members of NARFE – the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association – have raised more than $10 million for ...
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Thank a school board member: January is School Board Recognition Month
Submitted article
Texans benefit every day from the tireless work and countless hours contributed by a group of more than 7,300 men and women in communities ...
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: THE STORAGE PLACE
Published in the Ellis County Press two times on Thursday, Jan. 17 & 24, 2013
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
THE STORAGE PLACE, pursuant to Chapter 59, Texas ...
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Down Range: Shooting Tips and Events
In an exclusive interview this week with a lady living in the area that had the normal attitude of “it couldn’t happen to me.”
On Jan. ...
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Rep. Barton reacts to President's gun proposal, vows to protect your Second Amendment rights
January 16, 2013
WASHINGTON: Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) issued the following statement after President Obama announced his overreaching plan to curb gun violence:
“My thoughts and prayers ...
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Texas Bill: 2nd Amendment is "Inviolate," Criminal Charges for Feds who Violate it
Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 at 9:04 am
Introduced in Texas today, House Bill 553 (HB553), is the Second Amendment Preservation Act.
The bill reaffirms the 2nd Amendment, ...
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12th Charlie's Angel Brigade Class Graduates
The 12th Charlie’s Angel Brigade Class graduated from their Basic Pistol Training Course Sunday, Jan. 6. Pictured are: Frances Esquivel, Linda McKenney, Audrey Brown, Evelyn ...
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‘Gun Appreciation Day’ set for Jan. 19
Washington, D.C. - A new coalition of gun rights and conservative groups has proclaimed Saturday, Jan., 19, “Gun Appreciation Day” and begun urging Americans nationwide ...
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Dryer fire displaces 7 Lancaster families
LANCASTER - American Red Cross is working to help seven families were displaced by a fire at a Lancaster apartment complex Thursday night, Jan. 3.
The ...
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“Texas’ Best Bar-B-Que…. Comes To Lancaster!”
LANCASTER - In an age where it seems big business and corporate chains dominate the food industry, one restaurant keeps things in perspective. Great BBQ, ...
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Home Country
When it’s cold, build a fire in the fireplace, or the woodburning heater, or maybe just light a candle and look in the flames, look ...
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'Fifty Shades' phenomenon ruinous
Allured in romantic garb, popular book leads down path that is unrealistic, degrading and ultimately dissatisfying, women say.
TAMMI REED LEDBETTER
News Editor
Southern Baptist TEXAN
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Letters to the Editor
The Board and Staff of North Ellis County Outreach would like to express our gratitude for everyone who had a part in our Christmas Toy ...
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Simply Speaking: 'Lucky' 13
Upon writing my first check of the year this morning, the realization hit me we’re stuck on the number 13 for the next 350 some-odd ...
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The real ‘Lonesome Dove’
Not too long ago I was going through a stack of old back issues of my “Guns of the Old West” magazines and came across ...
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Constitutional Thinking: Breaking free from the empire of lies
Recently I went to see the updated version of Red Dawn – modernized action, language, etc. If you think about it, we have already experienced ...
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Enid Brandenburg Flaherty (Jones)
Nov. 26, 1917 - Dec. 29, 2012
RED OAK - Enid Brandenburg Flaherty (Jones), 95 formerly of Cisco, Texas and Red Oak, passed away on Saturday, ...
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Out to Pastor: So, this is what new looks like
It was just before New Year’s and the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and I were relaxing after a busy week of toil and labor. ...
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SAGU splits pair with St. Thomas
WAXAHACHIE - Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) hosted Houston’s University of St. Thomas (UST) in men’s and women’s basketball last Saturday afternoon at Sheaffer ...
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Ellis County Sheriff's Office
Incidents
Dec. 28 – Jan. 6
Harassment in the 900 block of Lone Oak Road, Ennis.
Criminal Mischief in the 8000 block of Bob White, Waxahachie.
Warrant Service in ...
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Red Oak Police Reports
Arrests
Dec. 31-Jan. 7
Cody M. Disney, 28, Public intoxication
Clayton M. McKissick, 21, evading arrest detention, possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication
Shanna N. Lemley, 38, motor vehicle ...
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Palmer Police Reports
Arrests
Dec. 17- Jan. 4
Danielle R. Myrik, w/f, 32, warrant, theft by check
Eddie P. Harrison,, w/m, 45, unlawfully carrying a weapon, possession of marijuana
Ashley N. Ocanas, ...
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Ovilla Police Reports
Incidents
Dec.1-6
Accident 1
Assist other agency 3
Burglar alarm residence days 1
Disturbance 1
Follow up report 1
House check 4
Meet complainant 1
Open building 1
Other fire 2
Reckless driver 1
Suspicious activity 1
Suspicious ...
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Midlothian Police Reports
Arrests
Dec. 16-Jan. 5
Jesus I. Jacinto-Diego, 25, Glenn Heights warrants-speeding, violate promise to appear, no drivers license 1st
Rene Alvarez, 30, Midlothian PD warrants-changed lane when unsafe, ...
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Hutchins Police Reports
Arrests
Dec.1-31
Albert Shane Reynolds, Garland PD warrants, expired inspection, expired reg, Carrolton PD warrant Littering public place
Jenna Lynn Turner, Hutchins PD warrants, expired motor vehicle registration, ...
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Glenn Heights Police Reports
Arrests
Dec.28-Jan. 3
Ladarius T. Barnes-Tasby, M, 21, no drivers license, possession marijuana
Erica L.Brown, F, 19, Glenn Heights warrant
Bryant K. Wilborn, M, 21, Glenn heights warrants, Dallas ...
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Ferris Police Reports
Arrests
Dec. 22 – Jan. 6
Sabrina Murillo, 35, w/f, public intoxication
Erick Caballero, 28, w/m, driving while license invalid, possession of marijuana less than 2 oz
Lantuan Palmer, ...
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Ennis Police Reports
Arrests
Jan.3-8
Rodney Jones, 40, failure to comply as sex offender
Robert Connolly, 28, unlawful carrying of weapon, possession of controlled substance PG1 less than 1 gram
Kamela Burley, ...
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City of Hutchins: Ordinance No. 2012-0944
Published in The Ellis County Press one time on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
City of Hutchins
Ordinance No. 2012-0944
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HUTCHINS, TEXAS, AMENDING ...
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Serving Country: Brett W. McGee
WAXAHACHIE - Air Force Airman Brett W. McGee graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.
The airman completed an intensive, ...
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Down Range: Shooting Tips and Events
This week I would like to introduce the Leatherwood ART Scope manufactured by HI-Lux Optics. One of the things that has made the ART scope ...
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ECSO Dispatchers honored
Dispatchers with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office recently held a dinner and awards gathering last month. Several honors were presented, including: Jana Lutz , Most ...
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Sheriff warns of identity theft increase
Waxahachie – Identity theft is a serious crime that affects as many as 10 million Americans each year.
Victims can end up spending a considerable amount ...
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Red Oak PD seeking applications
RED OAK – The Red Oak Police Department is now accepting application for the Citizen’s Police Academy and Volunteer Program.
Officer Nathan Bickerstaff said, “The Citizens’ ...
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Ferris and Palmer first graders given free prevent tooth decay kits
Ferris — More than 200 first graders at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary in Ferris and Palmer Elementary in Palmer recently received free prevent tooth decay ...
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Crime Scene followup
FERRIS – Postal Inspector Amanda McMurrey said, “Unfortunately, I am unable to comment on an investigation at this time,” refering to the recent burglary of ...
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ECA training certification course hosted by ECSO
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office provided classroom space this fall for East Texas EMS to host a training certification course for Emergency Care Attendant , ...
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Home Country
Annette George, owner of the Soup ‘R Market, picked up the list of her New Year’s resolutions:
1. Replace cracked glass on the meat cooler.
2. Walk ...
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Simply Speaking: A new song...
Okay, since a gondola load of us have come to know Jesus (his moma called him Yeshua) was not born on Christmas Day, why hasn’t ...
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Constitutional Thinking: When firearms go, all goes
Americans need to realize what is going on. This appears to be the greatest assault on the 2nd Amendment since 1968, and possibly the greatest ...
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More gun laws won't solve the problem
I wrote a column in 1999 about gun control and gun laws. It appears the opinions back then are identical to those today and when ...
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Things to come
In 1980 and 1981 while in the wilderness, during a time of great enlightenment and teaching by the Holy Spirit, many of those things coming ...
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Out to Pastor: Let's do it all over again
The fact we actually survived another year is a tribute to somebody’s tenacity; I am not sure whose.
I know the only thing that got me ...
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WHS band students earn 61 places in All Region Band
Submitted article
WAXAHACHIE - Waxahachie High School band students recently participated in the All-Region Band Auditions at Duncanville High School.
Sixty-one students qualified to participate in one ...
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24 WHS band students land all area honors
Submitted article
WAXAHACHIE - Waxahachie High School band students recently participated in the All-Region Band Auditions at Duncanville High School.
Twenty-four students qualified to compete in the ...
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Ellis County Sheriff's Office
Incidents
Dec. 20 – 27
Accident on Highway 77 near the Ellis County/Hill County Line.
Criminal Mischief in the 300 block of West Merritt Avenue, Garrett.
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Wilmer Police Reports
Arrests
Dec. 21-23
Terry Booker, b/m, 48, Wilmer PD x2
Jarvis Pierce, b/m, 21, Wilmer PD x4
Kenneth Larche Ennis, b/m, 26, Wilmer PD x2
Andrea Faulkner, w/f, 28, AWOL
Jessica ...
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Red Oak Police Reports
Arrests
Dec. 14-21
Matthew Hunt, 31, aggravated sexual assault child, aggravated sexual assault
Sergio L. Casillas, 21, aggravated assault w/deadly weapon
Dudley J. Gafford, 41, possession controlled substance PG1 ...
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Ovilla Police Reports
Incidents
Dec 17-23
Accident major 1
Accident minor 1
Animal bite/call 1
Assist other agency 1
BMV in progress 1
Burglar alarm residence days 1
Close patrol 1
Disturbance 3
Fraud report 1
House check 5
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Glenn Heights Police Reports
Arrests
Dec. 21-27
Ashle S. Gosey, f, 30, Glenn Heights PD warrants, Desoto PD warrants,
Henry L. Byrd, m, 60, driving while intoxicated
Thomas A. McManaway, m, 54, assault ...
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Ennis Police Reports
Arrests
Dec. 21-Jan.1
Joy Praytor, 34, theft more than $50 less than $500
Eugene Lopez, 39, public intoxication
Raymon Ramirez, 22, assault causing bodily injury family violence, public intoxication
Efrain ...
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Waxahachie High School Band Students place in Region 20 All Region Orchestra
Waxahachie High School Band Students place in coveted Region 20 All Region Orchestra. On Thursday, Nov. 15 more than 300 students auditioned for one of ...
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Reward offered for high risk sex offender
Submitted by the Texas Department of Public Safety
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Charles Leon Carr, 55, to the Texas ...
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE: Abby's Self Storage, Absolute Self Storage and AA Storage
Published in The Ellis County Press two times on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 & Jan. 3, 2013
Abby’s Self Storage, Absolute Self Storage and AA Storage ...
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Serving Country: Kort R. Munoz
MIDLOTHIAN - Kort R. Munoz has received an Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) scholarship Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Va. Scholarships are awarded on ...
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Down Range: Shooting Tips and Events
This week I would like to talk about facts v. Opinions in the firearms Industry.
So many people have a curiosity about firearms industry from topics ...
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