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Ellis County has one of the most dangerous intersections in the United States – at the intersection of SR-360 and US-287.

Ellis County has one of the most dangerous intersections in the United States – at the intersection of SR-360 and US-287.

Ellis County reportedly has nation’s 6th most dangerous intersection

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Thu, 03/24/2022 - 13:17
ELLIS COUNTY – According to a report by The Fang Law Firm, Ellis County has one of the most dangerous intersections in the United States.The location of the intersection is SR-360 and US-287.This calculates inside of the city of Mansfield’s Ellis County lines.
Jana Onyon, Ellis County Elections, election administrator explained, “On election night during closing, the tabulation machine at Grace Church of Ovilla gave an error for the election judge.”

Jana Onyon, Ellis County Elections, election administrator explained, “On election night during closing, the tabulation machine at Grace Church of Ovilla gave an error for the election judge.”

Uncounted ballots?

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Wed, 03/23/2022 - 12:39
ELLIS COUNTY – The primary election several weeks ago left some areas in Texas experiencing stories about uncounted ballots, for example in Harris County.One local resident raised a red flag about voting tabulations in Ellis County too – at Grace Church Ovilla.
Deputy Demond Davis was presented the award at Commissioner Court by Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman.

Deputy Demond Davis was presented the award at Commissioner Court by Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman.

Deputy receives lifesaving award

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Wed, 03/23/2022 - 12:34
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman recently had the opportunity to present one of his relatively new deputies – hired in the summer of 2021 - with a life saving award.

OVILLA SETS CLEAN-UP DAYS

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Wed, 03/23/2022 - 12:29
OVILLA – The city of Ovilla will have two clean-up days next month in April.Saturday, April 23 will be the clean-up day for brush and trash from 8 a.m. to noon in downtown Ovilla.Saturday, April 30 will be the day residents can deliver their household hazardous waste materials, again from 8 a.m.
U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller

U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller

NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY

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Wed, 03/23/2022 - 12:29
In 2012, President Barack Obama proclaimed March 29 to be Vietnam Veterans Day.The date was 47 years after the fighting in LZ X-Ray, and 48 years after Everett Alvarez Jr. became the first American pilot to be shot down and taken prisoner.
Computer labs with desktops take technology into an experience of immersion through instruction for students. The 72-inch interactive panels in the classroom create a more innovative classroom.

Computer labs with desktops take technology into an experience of immersion through instruction for students. The 72-inch interactive panels in the classroom create a more innovative classroom.

Milford ISD ESSER money forefront of student learning

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Wed, 03/23/2022 - 12:24
MILFORD – Milford ISD Superintendent Vernon Orndorff is proud of the technology initiatives recently introduced to Milford students during his time with the district.

Council approves vision for Wilmer 3-phase plan

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Wed, 03/23/2022 - 12:23
WILMER – The Wilmer city council passed a resolution last week to jump start the creation of a community vision plan to develop the Wilmer Comprehensive Plan 2040.Staff pointed out the planning effort will be a multi-phased approach.