Ellis County Sheriff’s Department investigating officer involved shooting in Midlothian

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department is taking the lead investigating an officer involved shooting that happened in Midlothian last week, per the request of Midlothian Police Chief Carl Smith.The incident occurred Friday, May 17 at approximately 3:47 a.m.

Ferris City Manager publishes first book

FERRIS – He is a man of many hats.In Ferris, he is responsible for helming the city’s tremendous growth and success, and in his free time, which is rarely free, Brooks Williams recently wrote and had published his first book, “Rising to Serve: Reimagining Public Administration for a New Era.

Hutchins PD receives Next Generation 9-1-1 upgrade grant

HUTCHINS – The Hutchins Police Department recently received the good news it will receive $699,123.23 thanks to the recently passed 3rd Special Sesson Texas Senate Bill 8.The Bill appropriates $150 million Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund monies to the Next Gen 9-1-1 fund.

Ferris Tae Kwon Do demonstration at 2024 Ferris Brick Festival

Ferris Tae Kwon Do instructor Sammy Hale had his students, ages 6 to 69, demonstrate their skills at this years’  Ferris Brick Festival on Saturday.Tae Kwon Do is a military style martial arts form teaching students in curiosity, integrity, self control, indomitable spirit and humility.

Commissioners vote to close out COVID-19 Public Assistance grant

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Commissioners approved unanimously to sign off on the approval to close out the Texas COVID-19 Public Assistance for Ellis County grant.

ROHS Alum Louise Ritter selected for Hall of Fame induction

NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced the 2024 induction class for the Collegiate Track & Field/Cross Country Athlete Hall of Fame.

SUNFLOWER BOUTIQUE IN FERRIS HOLDS RIBBON CUTTING

FERRIS – The Sunflower Boutique, located at 217 W. 6th St. in Ferris, held a ribbon cutting on May 11.Owners Rhonda Land and Skyler Green welcomed visitors. Kaylee Green runs the store.

ROISD Board approves raises for the 2024-2025 school year

RED OAK – At a time when many area districts are closing schools, reducing staff, or not giving raises, Red Oak ISD continues to prioritize people by providing staff with increased pay for next year.On May 13, the School Board approved staff raises for the 2024-2025 school year.

Original Art Annual Sale set for May 25

WAXAHACHIE – Original artwork by artists as far away as the Netherlands and as close as Ellis County will be for sale to the public May 25 at The Hamilton at Garden Valley in Waxahachie. Artwork can be viewed on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Midlothian ISD receives $150,000 grant from Google Funding

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Independent School District announced Google, which operates a data center in Midlothian, provided the school district with a $150,000 grant for the next academic year.