Ennis man arrested on drug, firearm charges

ENNIS – The Ellis County Special Investigations Unit Narcotics Division executed a search warrant and arrest warrant this past Friday afternoon in the 1000 block of Edgewood Street in Ennis. At around 3:30 p.m.

Ellzey wins 6th Congressional Dist. Seat

ELLIS COUNTY – Newly elected State Rep. Jake Ellzey will be heading to Washington DC after winning the 6th Congressional race in a special election against Susan Wright last week. The 6th Congressional District includes parts of the counties of Ellis, Navarro, and Tarrant.

Midlothian says ‘yes’ to adding names to Veterans Memorial

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian City Council voted last week to add names to the upcoming Veteran’s Memorial, which they hope to have partially complete by Veteran’s Day this year.

John Wray will seek election to vacated Texas House Seat

WAXAHACHIE – Former Texas State Representative John Wray today announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current State Representative Jake Ellzey to Congress. District 10 includes all of Ellis County and part of Henderson County.

TEXAS SALES TAX HOLIDAY IS AUG. 6-8

AUSTIN – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8.

REWARD OFFERED FOR STOLEN HORSES

ITSACA – Two horses are missing from Itasca, and a good tip could be worth up to $1,000, according to Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Marvin Wills.

DELIVER FLAVOR AND NUTRITION DESPITE BUSY SCHEDULES

FAMILY FEATURES – As kids and parents return to busy schedules full of sports, homework and weeknight activities, building a plan for nutritious and easy meals can be challenging.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (August 5, 2021)

OPINION: What is American wokeness really about?

Most Americans were as indifferent to the U.S. women’s soccer team’s recent loss to Sweden in the Olympics as they were excited about the team’s World Cup win in 2019.

OPINION: Nancy Pelosi is the greatest threat to constitutional liberty in our lifetime

As a 20-year member of Congress and four-year Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, let me speak bluntly and directly. Speaker Nancy Pelosi is the greatest threat to constitutional liberty in our lifetime.