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PUBLIC NOTICE: PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF FERRIS, TEXAS FEBRUARY 15, 2021
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Publish one time in The Ellis County Press on Thursday, January 28 2021.
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:39
MOVIES: North Texas Film Critics Association nominations announced
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The North Texas Film Critics Association (NTFCA) is pleased to announce this year’s nominations in each of our voting categories.
“In a year that saw many changes, I believe we had a variety of choices in the world of film,” said NTFCA President Rita Cook.
Thu, 01/21/2021 - 12:38
87th legislative session opens amid virus, economic worries
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AUSTIN – It was a muted start to this year’s legislative session in Austin Tuesday as lawmakers returned to tackle the biggest public health crisis in living memory and the economic downturn it caused.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:53
Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta
Wilmer Mayor appointed to Texas Municipal League Small Cities Advisory Council
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WILMER – Wilmer’s newly elected Mayor Sheila Petta was appointed to the Texas Municipal League Small Cities Advisory Council earlier this month.
This will be Petta’s first time to serve, as she is serving in her first term as Wilmer’s mayor.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:49
State Representative Jake Ellzey and his wife Shelby on the Texas House floor. Ellzey was sworn in on Jan. 12.
Jake Ellzey sworn in as House District 10 State Representative
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AUSTIN – On Jan. 12, Jake Ellzey was sworn in as the Texas State Representative of House District 10 for the 87th Texas Legislature.
“I’m humbled and blessed to be able to serve the people of our community. I will serve with honor, dignity and quiet professionalism,” said Ellzey.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:47
State Capitol closed until day after Presidential inauguration
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AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety announced late last week the closure of the Texas State Capitol “out of an abundance of caution” until Thursday of this week. The Capitol was closed from Saturday, Jan. 16 until Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:42
Commissioners approve $50,000 for children’s advocacy
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court approved $50,000 last week with a nod to supporting the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center.
On Jan. 12, county commissioners approved the authorization of a payment to the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:33
The NRA, whose headquarters are in Virginia (above), said in a statement they were going to restructure as a Texas nonprofit to exit what it said was a ‘corrupt political and regulatory environment in New York’ where it has been incorporated for 150 years
NRA heading to Texas?
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The National Rifle Association plans to move to Texas, pending ongoing litigation brought against it by the New York State attorney general, who has sought to dissolve the organization for violating its nonprofit status.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:28
How nutrition is used to treat, prevent COVID-19
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Speaking out on nutritional therapy for COVID-19 is risky for medical doctors.
Yet another physician is being threatened by his state licensing board for writing what you are about to read. We are not calling him/her “Doctor Y” on a whim, but rather by necessity.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:27
FRONT-PORCH GOSPEL: Oh, no, God is not just the God of the mountain!
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Welcome to the “front porch.”
As we prepare to write each week, we think of what is most fitting for this particular week – that’s the way it is fifty-two weeks of the year. Clearly, taking the pen in hand this week, we realize we are in some crazy times, no doubt about that.
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:19
