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Check Presentaion
Charles D. Hatfield Jr., publisher of The Ellis County Press and Red OaK Record presents a $400 check to Denise Butler, executive director, North Ellis ... Full story
Crime fighter duo
Waxahachie – Southwestern Assemblies of God University is among the community partners with whom the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office enjoys a relationship.
It’s a partnership that ...
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Changes in ARC pending
MIDLOTHIAN - The Architectural Review Committee, originally created for the Mid Towne Development, in Midlothian is pending significant changes if approved by Midlothian City Council ...
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Boyfriend hides, arrested in Palmer
PALMER - Brandon Lee Deal, 18, was taken into custody by Ellis County Sheriff’s at 6:42 p.m. Feb. 20. for unlawfully restraining a female.
Enroute, deputies ...
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County shaken Sunday
ELLIS COUNTY – Three small earthquakes struck Ellis County Sunday.
Two occurred before most people were awake and one hit midafternoon.
First responder officials in Waxahachie, Midlothian ...
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Ferris has new leadership overseeing city business
FERRIS – The City of Ferris has new leadership overseeing the city’s daily tasks.
Dennis Burn, the city’s Public Works Director began serving as the Interim ...
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16th Charlie's Angel Brigade Class Graduates
The 16th Charlie’s Angel Brigade Class graduated from their Basic Pistol Training Course Friday, Feb. 22 in northeast Oklahoma. Pictured are: CAB Instructor Charles D. ...
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CPR CERTIFIED
Members of Texas Civil Defense were taught Heartsaver First Aid CPR and Emergency First Aid, Saturday, Feb. 9 in Red Oak. Instructor Matthew D. Melton ...
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Farewell, Eric Strong
FERRIS - Eric Strong, city manager, was honored Friday, Feb. 15 as the city said farewell. Strong starts as assistant city manager for North Richland ...
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Developer disavows Midlothian builder
By Laura Pasley and Sherry LongThe Ellis County PressSpecial Assignment
MIDLOTHIAN - Mid Towne Developer Monte Anderson said he is not to blame for homeowners facing ...
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How sweet it is...
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Indulge your sweet tooth – for a good cause.
Phoenix Repertory Players will hold its second annual Sweet Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, ...
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ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM
The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office and Ennis Police Department recently presented an anti-bullying program for the Boys and Girls Club of Ennis. Shown are, from ...
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15th Charlie's Angel Brigade Class graduates
The 15th Charlie’s Angel Brigade Class graduated from their Basic Pistol Training Course Sunday, Feb. 17. Pictured are: CAB Instructor Charles D. Hatfield Jr., Pam ...
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TDSA .22 Match
Len Baxley, owner of Texas Defensive Shooting Academy, hosted the TDSA .22 Match Sunday, Feb. 10. Baxley starts the timer for 10-year-old Ben Haury, son ...
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TRAFFIC STOP TRAINING
During recent practices, the Explorers went through scenarios involving misdemeanor and felony traffic, bomb threats and domestic violence. The post will participate in the state ...
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ADJUSTED NICS CHECKS UP 94.4 percent
The January 2013 National Sports Shooting Foundation-adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System figure of 1,790,154 is an increase of 94.4 percent over the NSSF-adjusted ...
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2013 Redbud planting
Visitors can look forward to springtime color at Mutz Park. On Friday, Feb. 8, city of Ferris employees, Park Board members, and Waste Management employees ...
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ECSO Explorers preparing for competition
Waxahachie – With more than a dozen active members, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Explorers Post is looking forward to – and training hard for ...
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Ellis County cities receiving $2,607,396 in Sales Tax Revenue
AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said today state sales tax revenue in January was $2.12 billion, up 6.1 percent compared to January 2012.
Ellis County ...
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HILCO Electric Coop issues Scam Alert
Itasca – Some HILCO Electric Cooperative members have reported telephone calls telling them HILCO was terminating their electric service for non-payment if they did not ...
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Ellis County
- 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
- Local Gymnast Takes Gold at State
- Ellis County Self-Help expansion of MS Group Member
- Field of Blue in Ennis: Annual Ennis Bluebonnet Trails Festival this weekend
- Serving Country: Victoria A. Mota
Southern Dallas County
- 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
- Hutchins officer graduates from Leadership Command College
State
- 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
- App Smart: Phone Timer Apps Help You Stay on Schedule
- Gadgetwise Blog: Earbuds Designed for Women, Not in Pink
- H.P. Earnings Are Higher Than Expected
- Tool Kit: How to Detect Swindles and Spam Lurking in Your Search Results
- Gadgetwise Blog: A Fitting Screen Protector for the iPhone 5
- Clearwire Recommends Approval of Sweetened Sprint Bid
- DealBook: Sony Board Weighs Breakup Proposal
- Gadgetwise Blog: Q&A: Paying Extra for Phone Freedom
- Bronx Officer Accused of Hiring E-Mail Hackers
- For U.S. Companies, Money ‘Offshore’ Means Manhattan
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Medtronic’s 4th-Quarter Revenue Rises 4%
The medical device maker reported net income of $969 million, or 95 cents a share, a decrease of 2 percent from a year ago. ...




