Brad Norman announces bid for Ellis County Sheriff

ELLIS COUNTY – Brad Norman announced his campaign for the office of Ellis County Sheriff on Tuesday, Sept. 3. “I’ve spent the better part of my career in law enforcement in Ellis County at the Sheriff’s Office,” Norman said.

Martinez to run for Ellis County District Attorney

ELLIS COUNTY – Julissa Martinez announced her intention to run for Ellis County District Attorney, seeking the Republican nomination in the 2020 March primary. Martinez, a mother of three, homeowner and business owner in Ellis County, has been practicing law for two decades.

Wilmer elementary school groundbreaking Sept.24

WILMER – There are three public schools and one charter school in the Wilmer Hutchins school district right now. On Sept. 24, there will officially be the beginning of one more exclusively in the City of Wilmer.

Ferris under fire from TML

FERRIS – The Ferris city council, in a special called meeting Monday, Sept. 9, went into a three-hour executive session with Texas Municipal League representatives to review several lawsuits filed against the city by former employees.

Ovilla city manager retires

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla is without a city manager this week. Last week, two-year City Manager John Dean retired. While the meeting was held in executive session and there was no reason given for his retirement, council accepted his retirement request at the Aug. 30 special city council meeting.

Real decisions and moderation

Our lives are the summation of our decisions. We can decide to go forward. We can decide to stay the same. We can decide to make critical decisions that can make our lives better, healthier and more meaningful. Often, the worse decision is to make no decision at all.

Trump should hit organizers of migrant caravan with sanctions as border migration down 55% since May

Apprehensions on the southern border slowed precipitously in August to 64,006 as illegal immigration was curtailed, the latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Patrol shows. Migration is down 55 percent from its peak in May 144,255 as people continue fleeing Central America in droves.

FERRIS SENIOR CENTER: September 12, 2019

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF SEPT. 16 – 20 Monday, Sept. 16: Spaghetti and meatballs, salad and dessert. Wednesday, Sept. 18: Baked pork chops, macaroni and cheese, mixed vegetables and dessert. Friday, Sept. 20: Beef tips and rice, salad and dessert.   Join us for food and fellowship.

Bring the family to Ellis County Farm Heritage Day Sept. 29

ELLIS COUNTY RURAL HERITAGE FARM 130 Cunningham Meadows Road Waxahachie, TX 75167   Bring your family, your kids and grandkids to enjoy a fun Sunday afternoon in the country.