Ferris Texas

Red Oak political sign ordinance under fire

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Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:23
RED OAK – The Red Oak City Council came under fire over a political sign ordnance Monday evening.Several local and county residents shared their concerns over the current ordinance to amend election signs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained Francisco Morales, 59 for an outstanding felony warrant for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection detained Francisco Morales, 59 for an outstanding felony warrant for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle.

Ellis County man detained at border on manslaughter felony warrant

Ellis123
Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:20
ELLIS COUNTY – U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported on Jan. 4  their officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained Francisco Morales, 59 for an outstanding felony warrant for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle.

WILMER GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FILINGS OPEN

Ellis123
Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:17
WILMER – The City’s upcoming general municipal election will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for the purpose of electing a mayor and two city council members, at-large, for a two year term.
Photo courtesy City of Ovilla

Photo courtesy City of Ovilla

TOY DRIVE SUCCESS

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Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:16
OVILLA – According to an City of Ovilla news release, the 2023 Ovilla Toy Drive was easily “the most successful to date.”The release continued, “This year, the majority of our distributed toys went directly to local families that found themselves in need this Christmas.
Sumer Coulston

Sumer Coulston

Coulston graduate of TMCC Program

Ellis123
Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:11
Denton – Sumer Coulston, Red Oak Deputy City Secretary, graduated from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program.Graduates complete approximately 200 hours of individual study over a four-course curriculum and attend eight two-day seminars for an additional 100 hours of classroom study.

Ennis PD respond to shots fired Sunday

Ellis123
Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:08
ENNIS – The Ennis Police Department responded to shots fired Sunday morning at locations including the 900 block of S. McKinney Street and on Tonya Lynn.According to Ennis PD, there were no known victims associated with the gunfire.

OPINION: Blue states just can’t stop taxing

Ellis123
Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:05
The latest Census Bureau data on population changes in America should have been a wake-up call to lawmakers in blue states and cities.The Census data provide even further evidence that “soak the rich” tax policies have incited a blue-state meltdown.