LOCAL STUDENT UPDATE: March 4, 2021

Matt Hipshire of Ferris, Griffin Coulter, Steven Wallace and Claire Nestor of Midlothian were among more than 1,200 Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the fall 2020 semester.

Douglas Wilder arrested in Midlothian

AUSTIN – The Texas Attorney General’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit made an arrest last week. Brandon Douglas Wilder was arrested in Midlothian on Feb. 23. Wilder had an outstanding warrant for Indecency with a Child Sexual Contact issued by the Midlothian Police Department.

Phillip & Amber Nealy join American Angus Association

Phillip & Amber Nealy, Waxahachie, are new members of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: February 22 – 28

Oliver, Johnie, 35, state registration law, no DL. Atwood, Quinton, 42, evading arrest/det w/vehicle Felony 3, DWLI w/prev conviction. Foley, Travis, 36, DWI. Barrera, Sergio, 32, poss CS pg 1 >=1g<4g Felony 3. Brasfield, Tyler, 27, DWI 2nd. Watson, Shaun, 30, poss CS pg 1 <1g.

GLENN HEIGHTS ARRESTS: February 19 – 25

Johnson, Nakeshia, 36, public intoxication. Villanueva, Manuel, 39, warrant arrest Tarrant County, warrant arrest Waxahachie PD. Womack, Darius, 24, poss marij.

RED OAK ARRESTS: February 22 – 28

Dean, Ethan, 21, criminal mischief >=$100<$750, assault causes bodily injury. Rosalez, Lester, 30, theft prop >=$2,500<$30,000, fail to identify/ giving false info. Gamez, Leslye, 18, theft prop >=$100<$750. Mendez, Stephanie, 34, theft prop >=$100<$750.

Ellis County Republican Fundraiser set for Feb. 27

Texas First: Keep It Right, Start Local  Featuring Sid Miller, Texas Agriculture Commissioner   To RSVP go to https://my.simplegive.com/App/Form/220e9508-782e-4803-bc3c-51bb31df701d If planning to pay at the door contact Paule Anz by Wednesday paulaanzrepublicanchairpct112@gmail.

Carl Sherman named a Deputy Democratic Whip

Austin – State Representative Carl O. Sherman (D-109) was recently named as one of the Texas House of Representatives Deputy Democratic Whips for the 87th Legislative Session.

ABBOTT, TSBPE ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL 500 LICENSEES TO ASSIST TEXANS WITH PLUMBING REPAIRS

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners today announced that the board has identified an additional 500 licensees, as of Sunday, capable of performing plumbing under general supervision.

Proactive health tips to help navigate year 2 of the Pandemic

FAMILY FEATURES – After months of unfamiliar restrictions and guidelines, pandemic fatigue is affecting how some Americans protect their health.