ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: September 18 – 24

Young, Paula, 47, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g, driving motor veh w/o driver’s license, FMFR, violaton of motor vehicle inspection, driving motor veh w/o driver’s license, ran stop sign at crosswalk, driving motor veh w/o driver’s license, violaton of motor vehicle inspection, driving motor veh w/o...

WILMER ARRESTS: September 17 – 24

Martinez-Aguilar, Eduardo, 20, fraud use/poss identifying info # of items <5, DWI/open container, unl carrying weapon.Hendrix, Moriyah, 21, warrant arrest other agency.Wyatt, James, 68, DWI 3rd or more.

THE MOVIES: An evolution in filmmaking – from box office to streaming, and how Hollywood is adapting to the changes

It’s all about the adaptation.Lately, Hollywood and the film industry have been offering a number of plot twists while determining the new norm when it comes to transformations in distribution, profit, filmmaking and even the future of awards shows.

TASTE: ELEVATE YOUR TAILGATE WITH EASY-TO-MAKE RECIPES

FAMILY FEATURES – Concoct a winning game plan, gather the parking lot games and call the biggest fans you know – it’s tailgating season.

THE MOVIES: The American Film Market, and its navigation over the years for continual global reach

The American Film Market (AFM) has been a cornerstone of the entertainment industry since 1981. It has always been the place to be for a cacophony of filmmakers, distributors, and industry professionals from around the world coming together to make deals.Held in Santa Monica, Calif.

2nd child dies, 2 others in ICU after ATV crash near Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – A second boy has died as a result of an ATV crash Sunday near Waxahachie, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Wednesday.

County budget, tax rate approved

WAXAHACHIE – A public hearing and roll call votes made at last week’s Ellis County Commissioners Court for the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget and the adoption of the Ellis County property tax rate for tax year 2023 (fiscal year 2024) both passed unanimously.

HIGH SPEED RAIL FIGHT NOT OVER

ENNIS – Everyone thought Texans High-Speed Rail was a thing of the past until recently.Texans Against High-Speed Rail held a meeting Sept. 14 in Ennis.

WILMER PIONEER DAYS RESOUNDING SUCCESS

WILMER – The City of Wilmer marked its almost 40th year hosting its annual Pioneer Days festival with as many as 2,000 attendees during the three days of festivities.The festival included carnival rides, live music and a wide range of food and vendors offering something for everyone.

HARRISON ASKS TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO BAN COVID VACCINE MANDATES

ELLIS COUNTY – In a plea to every mayor and county judge in Texas, State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-10) requested each to ban COVID vaccine mandates in their jurisdiction.