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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 ... Full story
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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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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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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Community
- Blood donations focus of World Blood Donor Day
- Ellis County resident receives Mayborn Scholarship from University of North Texas
- Home Country
- $1,000 cash reward for last poet standing
- 21st Charlie's Angel Brigade Class Graduates
- ELECTION RESULTS
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- Around and About … …The Best Southwest By Joe Johnson, IOM
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Ellis County
- Albert "Butch" Mizell retiring from USPS
- Local Organizations are Granted Funds through HILCO's Operation Round Up® Program
- Sheriff advises on how to prevent crime
- RIBBON CUTTING
- SAGU alumna Karina White named 'Teacher of the Year' at Finley Junior High School
- Crime spree: Several businesses burglarized, bomb threat evacuates Walmart
- Visual Arts Scholastic Event
- Stephen Thomas inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- Local students inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
- 20th Charlie's Angel Brigade Class graduates
Southern Dallas County
- Doug Hunt presented with Rocky Strickland Community Enhancement Award
- Lancaster supports The Best Southwest/South Dallas Relay For Life
- Celebrity News Anchor to emcee Lancaster Chamber gala
- Library accepting Founding Members
- Tony Hakim, a positive music force in DFW: Featured entertainer at Lancaster Historical Society’s Dinner in the Rose Garden for 25 years
- Serving Country: DeMeisha R. Jones
- Wilmer Library expansion fundraising underway
- Celebrity News Anchor to emcee Lancaster Chamber gala April 27
- Apply now for Citizen Public Safety Academy
- Ace Hardware Retail Support Center breaks ground for 450,000 s.f. building
State
- Red Cross opens Disaster Resource Center, closes some shelters following deadly North Texas tornado outbreak Relief Assistance Available in All Affected Areas
- State Distributes $669 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue
- DPS troopers crack down on Spring Break DWIs
- 2 Most Wanted fugitives arrested last week
- Litter problem increasing with more than 1 billion pieces of trash collected annually
- Skip the trip, renew online during Spring Break
- Texas 10 Most Wanted program marks 20th anniversary
- Waxahachie High School Band Students place in Region 20 All Region Orchestra
- Reward offered for high risk sex offender
Technology
- Technophoria: For Consumers, an ‘Open Data’ Society Is a Misnomer
- Novelties: Estate Planning Is Important for Your Online Assets, Too
- Bits Blog: Vintage Apple-1 Sells for Record $671,400
- New Computer Attacks Come From Iran, Officials Say
- F.T.C. Is Said to Have Begun a New Inquiry on Google
- Wealth Matters: Forgotten in Estate Planning: Online Passwords
- Gadgetwise Blog: Q&A: Monitoring Multiple iTunes Downloads
- DealBook: Some in Congress Grow More Wary of Selling Sprint to SoftBank of Japan
- Twitter Lets Brands Find Viewers of Their TV Ads
- Advertising: Robert Murray of iProspect Joins Skyword as President
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Rhapsody’s Move to Liner Notes for Digital Tunes May Set Trend
The days of CDs and liner notes are mostly gone, but for those wanting all of the information about the music they listen to, Rhapsody, ...
