Handgun permits show 304% increase since 2007

According to Texas State Rifle Association, the number of concealed handgun permits has increased for the third year in a row. The figure now stands at more than 18.66 million – a 304-percent increase since 2007.

2019 ENNIS AUTUMN DAZE SET FOR OCT. 26

ENNIS – The 18th Annual Ennis Autumn Daze will be held Saturday, October 26th from 9 a.m. - 9 pm in historic downtown Ennis. This event has always been a fall favorite for Ennis residents and visitors and is continuing to grow year after year.

Ferris goes dry over the weekend

FERRIS – Mayor Pro Tem and acting Mayor/City Manager Tommy Scott is asking the citizens to use water with care. The city is also offering a $1,000 reward for the capture and prosecution of the person who opened a fire hydrant and ran the city’s water source dry over the weekend.

City mourns passing of Sheila Hatfield, editor of ECP

FERRIS – A celebration of life was held Saturday at Covenant Church in Ferris for Sheila Joann Hatfield, news editor for the Ellis County Press.

Wilmer passes $7.6-million budget

WILMER – The City of Wilmer passed its budget and new proposed tax rate last week. Mayor Pro Tem Candy Madrigal and council members Sergio Campos and Melissa Ramirez voted for the $6.5 million M & O budget and $1.1 million I & S budget effective October 1, 2019.

Ovilla Heritage Day salutes military service

OVILLA – With its annual parade and celebration of floats, the City of Ovilla saw its 56th successful Heritage Day event this past weekend. The theme this year was, “Ovilla Salutes Military Service.” Ovilla Mayor Pro Tem David Griffin said it was a record turnout.