Ferris Texas

Incumbent Jeff Steele was sworn in by Wilmer City Secretary Mayra Ortiz.

Incumbent Jeff Steele was sworn in by Wilmer City Secretary Mayra Ortiz.

Wilmer swears in new council members

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Wed, 05/12/2021 - 13:20
WILMER – The City of Wilmer swore in three council members Monday night following the May 1 election. Incumbent Jeff Steele was sworn in by Wilmer City Secretary Mayra Ortiz followed by newest member Wally Leto, who will be serving his first term on the city council.

Juveniles stealing SUV quickly apprehended

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Wed, 05/12/2021 - 13:17
RED OAK – Red Oak Police were dispatched to Watkins Park in the 200 block of Live Oak Street this past weekend in response to a stolen vehicle in progress. Police arrived around 10:50 a.m.

Dr. Edwin Earl Favors Honored

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Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:52
WILMER – A representative from State Representative Carl O. Sherman’s office presented a resolution last week at the Wilmer City Council meeting honoring Dr. Edwin Earl Favors and his life.  “He was a man of many talents and he touched many lives.
Photo courtesy Fox 4

Photo courtesy Fox 4

LANCASTER POLICE INVOLVED IN SHOOTING

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Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:50
Lancaster – On Monday, May 10, at approximately 5:42 a.m., officers were dispatched to a “shooting in progress” call in the 1600 block of N. Houston School Road. Officers were advised that two juveniles were inside the apartment with an armed male firing a weapon.

US 77 TRAFFIC SWITCH IN WAXAHACHIE ON MAY 18

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Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:30
WAXAHACHIE – weather permitting, the Texas Department of Transportation will implement a new traffic pattern on US Highway 77 from South College Street to Royal Street on May 18 at 7 p.m.  Southbound and Northbound US 77 traffic will be detoured to Monroe Street, which was recently repaved.

Ellis County Republican Party moving offices

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Wed, 05/12/2021 - 12:24
WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Republican Party is moving their headquarters to 215 West Franklin in Downtown Waxahachie.  Their monthly meetings will be at the Motorplex, 7500 US-287 N., Ennis the first Tuesday of the month starting June 1 at 6:30 p.m.