Red Oak ISD goes gold for childhood cancer

RED OAK – The students at Red Oak ISD are going for the gold this week wearing the color to remind those in the community about Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September. From Sept.

John Wray explains Proposition 4 on November ballot

As State Representative, I supported HJR 38 which seeks a constitutional amendment to prohibit a state income tax collection. HJR 38 will appear as Proposition 4 on the November ballot. Proposition 4, if approved by the voters on Nov.

Brad Norman announces bid for Ellis County Sheriff

ELLIS COUNTY – Brad Norman announced his campaign for the office of Ellis County Sheriff on Tuesday, Sept. 3. “I’ve spent the better part of my career in law enforcement in Ellis County at the Sheriff’s Office,” Norman said.

Martinez to run for Ellis County District Attorney

ELLIS COUNTY – Julissa Martinez announced her intention to run for Ellis County District Attorney, seeking the Republican nomination in the 2020 March primary. Martinez, a mother of three, homeowner and business owner in Ellis County, has been practicing law for two decades.

Wilmer elementary school groundbreaking Sept.24

WILMER – There are three public schools and one charter school in the Wilmer Hutchins school district right now. On Sept. 24, there will officially be the beginning of one more exclusively in the City of Wilmer.

Ferris under fire from TML

FERRIS – The Ferris city council, in a special called meeting Monday, Sept. 9, went into a three-hour executive session with Texas Municipal League representatives to review several lawsuits filed against the city by former employees.

Ovilla city manager retires

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla is without a city manager this week. Last week, two-year City Manager John Dean retired. While the meeting was held in executive session and there was no reason given for his retirement, council accepted his retirement request at the Aug. 30 special city council meeting.