Southbound I-45 crash claims life
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PALMER – An unidentified man was killed Friday morning, July 26 at 6:35 a.m. on southbound Interstate 45.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:53
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Midlothian traffic victim identified
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MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian resident Aaron Kralovetz, 48, died in an auto/pedestrian accident Thursday, July 25 in the 1400 block of southbound East State Highway 287.Traffic was snarled for several hours as the southbound side of State HWY 287 was closed, as well as the Midlothian Parkway bridge.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:31
TAX-FREE WEEKEND STARTS AUG. 9
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Tax-free weekend starts on Aug. 9 at 12:01 a.m., before school bells start ringing.Between Aug. 9 and 11, shoppers can expect to save around $8 per every $100 spent on items like clothing, footwear and school supplies, according to the Texas comptroller.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:29
Photo courtesy Texas Department of Public Safety - North Texas Region
Ellis County Commissioners give first ever ‘Heroic Citizen Award’
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WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court gave out its first ever “Heroic Citizen Award” to Jaden Segura, 16.The award recognized Segura’s heroic actions on May 5, when he saved the life of a motorcyclist at the intersection of FM 813 and Gibson Road in Waxahachie.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:26
OBITUARY: Bettye Bennett Lutrick
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Bettye Bennett Lutrick was greeted by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.Born Nov. 2, 1939, daughter of the late Charles and Sara Bennett. Her siblings, Reba, Wanda, Charles, Kenneth, and grandson Trey Lutrick also preceded her in death.Bettye is survived by her husband Don Lutrick, Sr.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:19
COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (August 1, 2024)
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Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:15
OPINION: Kamala Harris unburdened by past as media scrambles to rewrite her story
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“This constant lying is not aimed at making the people believe a lie, but at ensuring that no one believes anything anymore… A people that can no longer distinguish between truth and lies cannot distinguish between right and wrong.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:13
Hutchins Police Department will be partnering with Flock safety to install eight stationery license plate reader cameras throughout the city.
Hutchins PD to install Flock Safety cameras
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HUTCHINS – The Hutchins Police Department will be partnering with Flock safety to install eight stationery license plate reader cameras throughout the city.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:10
Schedule change for Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas
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AUSTIN – All Disaster Recovery Centers operating in Texas will operate 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will be closed on Sundays, effective July 29.The centers help Texans with recovery from two disasters, Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:08
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press
FERRIS RIBBON CUTTING AT CENTURY COMMUNITIES
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On July 24, the Ferris Chamber of Commerce welcomed Century Communities, their newest member, at Sperling Farms Housing Development, 405 Sperling Lane & Brant Drive, Ferris.The development has plans for 157 homes.
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:06