GWAC H.S. Alumni Association honors scholarship recipients

Ennis – Recently, the George Washington Carver High School Alumni Association of Ennis awarded their 2024 scholarship recipients from Ennis High School.During the Juneteenth Program, the alumni association honored James Leaks, Sr. for 18 years of service as President and long-term school board...

FEMA assistance deadline extended to Aug. 15

Disaster survivors in Texas now have a little more time to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Ellis County with uninsured losses from the storms and flooding that occurred April 26-June 5 may be eligible for FEMA assistance.Visit any Disaster Recovery Center.

TxDot asking for feedback on record $104 billion 10-year plan

DALLAS – To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.The 2025 Unified Transportation Program draft proposes...

Ellis County NOT under burn ban

ELLIS COUNTY – While the weather has been extremely hot so far this summer, the rumor that Ellis County is under a burn ban is false.Residents have been confused about the county currently being under a burn ban due to old signs not removed from the previous burn ban in 2023.According to Ellis...

Body found in pond 1600 Waters Edge Dr.

Glenn Heights – On July 2, Glenn Heights Police Department responded to the report of a body found in a pond in the 1600 block of Waters Edge Drive. The deceased was a local resident reported missing by family members the day prior.

ROISD students to get free meals

RED OAK – Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Red Oak ISD students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals after the District enrolls for the Community Eligibility Provision.

NCT 9-1-1 honors local 9-1-1 telecommunicators in annual awards gala

Fort Worth – The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District hosted its annual 9-1-1 Gala on June 14 in Fort Worth to honor the accomplishments of local 9-1-1 telecommunicators and Emergency Communications Centers.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 4, 2024)

OPINION: So long, Joe

Going into Joe Biden’s debate with Donald Trump on CNN, the big question was whether Biden could last 90 minutes.We found out he couldn’t last 90 seconds.On Thursday night, everyone saw what’s left of the president’s brain and body.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: The debate debacle, and yes, the world is watching

I read this quote and I am going to start this week’s column with it.“Mouths can lie, eyes cannot.”I missed the debate last week because I was traveling in Europe.I heard about it.