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Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams
Ferris city manager nominated as a board member of prestigious non-profit
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FERRIS – Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams is in the news again.This time the dynamic city manager has been nominated to serve as a board member of the Quality Texas Foundation Board of Directors.
Wed, 05/25/2022 - 13:22
Underage driver killed, 3 injured in rollover accident northeast of Ferris
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FERRIS – On Tuesday, May 17 at approximately 4:56 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety troopers were called to a one-vehicle fatality crash on Wolf Springs Rd., approximately one mile northeast of S. Meadow Drive in Ellis County.
Wed, 05/25/2022 - 13:19
“Today, it’s our pleasure to present a proclamation celebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the founding of the City of Ennis,” Ellis County Judge Todd Little said.
Ellis County Commissioner’s Court celebrates Ennis Sesquicentennial
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ENNIS – Ellis County Judge Todd Little presented a proclamation to City of Ennis Mayor Angeline Juenemann at last week’s Commissioner’s Court recognizing the City of Ennis for the sesquicentennial (150th) anniversary of its founding.The date of the anniversary is June 8.
Wed, 05/25/2022 - 13:19
SONIC Drive-In donates to Palmer High School for Teacher Appreciation Month
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As part of SONIC’s ongoing Limeades for Learning initiative, the brand matched 50 percent of each donation made to teacher requests on Donors Choose for Teacher Appreciation Day on May 3, donating a total of $1.5 million.
Wed, 05/25/2022 - 13:19
Remember to vote in the May 24 primary runoff
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ELLIS COUNTY – Registered voters often decide to sit the primary elections out.In February, only one in five voters went to the polls to cast their vote in runoff elections.
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 13:33
Long-term facilities, strategic plan set in motion last week
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court met last week to hold a Special Public Hearing to discuss a long-term facilities-needs assessment in Ellis County.
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 13:30
Red Oak/Waxahachie ISDs team up with county sheriff for mentor program
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RED OAK – The Red Oak and Waxahachie ISDs partnered with Inspire School Programs this year for its Mentor’s Care program. The program targets at-risk youth with one-on-one mentoring.
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 13:24
William Lawrence Davis II
Venus man convicted of sexually abusing 2 young teenage girls
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WAXAHACHIE – William Lawrence Davis II, 36, of Venus, has been sentenced to 50-years in prison.
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 13:24
Assistant Police Chief Marc Schroeder.
Red Oak Lieutenant promoted to Assistant Police Chief
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RED OAK – Red Oak Police Department Assistant Police Chief Marc Schroeder was promoted last month from Lieutenant to his new position.He has been employed with the Red Oak PD for 19 years. Prior to that, he was with the Lacy Lakeview PD making his law enforcement career a total of 24 years so far.
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:55
Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta (L) was sworn into her mayoral seat for another two years.
Wilmer swears in mayor, 2 new councilmembers
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WILMER – Former Wilmer city councilmember Sergio Campos was on hand this evening at a special city council meeting to swear in 2 new councilmembers elected at the City Council and Independent School Board Trustee elections earlier this month.
Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:52
