Ennis Police warn residents of vehicle burglaries

ENNIS – The Ennis Police Department is asking residents to be aware of vehicle break-ins in the city.According to Ennis PD, multiple incidents of vehicle break-ins aimed at stealing vehicles or valuables have recently been reported.Police also noted, “An interesting observation is that the targeted...

Alma PD chase ends in suspect’s arrest

ALMA – A police chase, which began in Alma last Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 a.m. when Alma PD received a call about a stolen truck, ended successfully with four agencies getting involved to lead to the suspect’s apprehension.Alma police were assisted by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas...

Chick-fil-A to open hub in Hutchins

HUTCHINS – Chick-fil-A distribution in Hutchins will be the  home to the largest center in the nation.The Atlanta-based restaurant chain is spending $100 million on a new, 290,000-square-foot facility which will keep Dallas-Fort Worth area Chick-fil-A locations stocked with chicken sandwiches,...

Severe weather education class scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 29

WAXAHACHIE – The 2024 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready.

Texas Rangers leading investigation into Glenn Heights officer-involved shooting

ELLIS COUNTY – Friday, Feb. 9, the Glenn Heights Police Department responded to a robbery in progress at 2523 Sunburst Drive.The incident occurred in the incorporated city limits of Glenn Heights.At approximately 2:15 p.m., when officers arrived at the location they were fired on by one of the...

Faculty, staff reflect on love for TSTC

RED OAK – “TSTC feels like home,” Marcus Balch, provost for Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus, said.

Ferris speech and debate student headed for nationals

Ferris High School Senior Aiden Hunter qualified for the NSDA (National Speech & Debate Association) National Competition in Congress debate.Aiden is ranked in the top two in his region, and will be joining the best from the nation in Iowa in June.

Ferris’ Mural Design Contest encourages artists to submit renditions of the city’s rich history

FERRIS – Local, national, and international artists or artist teams are encouraged to submit their unique perceptions of Ferris’ rich history by submitting ideas for the city’s mural design contest.With a vibrant history dating back to the early 1870s, city leaders are excited to highlight the...

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (February 22, 2024)

OPINION: Biden must be charged or removed. There is no middle ground

Americans are still trying to process the disturbing report from Special Counsel Robert Hur on President Joe Biden’s unquestionable mishandling of classified documents after his time as vice president.