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OBITUARY: Gerald Wayne Swedensky

Gerald Wayne Swedensky, 88, of Mansfield, Texas passed on Jan. 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.He was born on Sept. 19, 1935 in Loveland, Colorado to James Albert Swedensky and Myrtle Marie Potter.As a young man, he joined the United States Navy along with his three brothers.

Water treatment plant proposed at Risinger Road, Interstate 45

FERRIS – If you are interested in having your voice heard concerning a proposed water treatment plant slated to be located at the intersection of Risinger Road and Interstate Highway 45 near Ferris, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is asking for community voices at a public meeting on...
Photo courtesy Brooks Williams, City of Ferris

Photo courtesy Brooks Williams, City of Ferris

Sub-freezing temperatures bring light snow Monday

Most of North Texas woke up to icy conditions Monday morning after sub-freezing temperatures brought light snow throughout the region overnight.Ferris Municipal Center was no exception as snow covered icy streets, forcing residents to stay home.
Midlothian Towne Crossing, photo courtesy CBRE

Midlothian Towne Crossing, photo courtesy CBRE

YP Investments acquires Midlothian Towne Center

MIDLOTHIAN – Dallas-based Younger Partners Investments  announced the acquisition of the 99% leased Midlothian Towne Crossing retail shopping center.

CANDIDATE FORUM SLATED FOR JAN. 25

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Republican Women and KBEC will be hosting a candidate forum for candidates in the upcoming Ellis County Primary Election for local, non-federal, Republican candidates.The event will be held Thursday, Jan. 25 at the Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane.
Submitted photo

Submitted photo

SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGIONAL POWER LIFTING MEET RESULTS

The Ellis County United Special Olympics Power-lifting team carried the day at the North Texas Regional Meet held on Saturday, Jan, 13, with 28 medals, three of which were overall golds.The meet was hosted by the Waxahachie Independent School District at Howard Junior High.

Laws that became effective Jan. 1

AUSTIN – Do you know what laws became effective on Jan. 1, after our politicians in Austin completed the 88th regular legislative session and four special sessions, the last one ending Dec. 3, 2023.