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Jennifer Samantha Puente

Jennifer Samantha Puente

Long-time Ellis County fugitive convicted of 2012 murder

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:09
WAXAHACHIE – Jennifer Samantha Puente, 30, of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, pled guilty to murder and tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse in the 2012 death of 15-year-old Moriah Gonzales of Ennis.
Ferris Economic Development Corporation requested the rezoning of .69 acres at the southwest corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and South Wood Street. Ferris’ EDC purchased the property in February 2024 for the development of a restaurant in alignment with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan for that area of the city.

Ferris Economic Development Corporation requested the rezoning of .69 acres at the southwest corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and South Wood Street. Ferris’ EDC purchased the property in February 2024 for the development of a restaurant in alignment with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan for that area of the city.

New developments fuel Ferris growth

STAFF REPORT
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:03
FERRIS – At a joint Planning & Zoning Commission/City Council meeting in late June both bodies held joint public hearings to approve rezoning applications for two future developments in the city.Village Place Towns Rezoning was approved on 17.16 acres to be zoned from a Neighborhood Commercial...
KamRon Wilson

KamRon Wilson

Red Oak Police asking public for help in locating murder suspects

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:01
RED OAK – Red Oak Police are asking the public for help in locating additional suspects in a murder that happened in the city on Aug, 22, 2023, around 11 p.m. in the 200 block of Troy Lane in Red Oak.Police were dispatched to a shooting on that evening and upon arrival found a young black male,...

Ellis County Commissioner’s Court set public hearing date for creation of ESD #11

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 13:57
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court, minus Prec. 1 Randy Stinson and Prec. 4 Kyle Butler, voted 3-0 to approve the petition for the creation of the Ellis County Emergency Services District #11.The vote was to officially set Aug. 6 as the date for the Commissioner’s Court public...
Andrew Novak Esq., Legislative Director

Andrew Novak Esq., Legislative Director

State Rep. Carl Sherman names former Dallas DA’s chief prosecutor as new legislative director

RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
Wed, 07/10/2024 - 13:53
LANCASTER – State Rep. Carl Oscar Sherman recently named former Dallas County District Attorney’s Chief Prosecutor Andrew Novak Esq. as his Legislative Director.Novak said in a press release of his new role, “It is a privilege to serve in this new way for such a dynamic and esteemed member of the...