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Midlothian teachers to receive pay raises in 2022/2023

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:10
MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian ISD trustees approved $3.7 million in pay raises and additional staffing needs for the 2022/2023 school year.“MISD believes in investing in our staff,” said Midlothian ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey.
Ferris residents were impressed when after a water pipe failure threatened to create a big water issue, instead thanks to city staff and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams, (lower left), everyone jumped into the trenches, literally, to make sure the pipes were repaired in only a few hours.

Ferris residents were impressed when after a water pipe failure threatened to create a big water issue, instead thanks to city staff and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams, (lower left), everyone jumped into the trenches, literally, to make sure the pipes were repaired in only a few hours.

Ferris city manager not afraid to roll up his sleeves

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 13:05
FERRIS – Residents of the City of Ferris spoke out loudly late last week, but for the most positive of reasons.

CONSUMERS SEE HIGHER PRICES AGAIN

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 13:05
ELLIS COUNTY – It is beginning to look a lot like higher prices.In fact, it seems the rising food prices around the country are creating a local crisis, which is called food insecurity.The U.S.
Video still from the parking lot showing accused suspect Nikki Brown of Waxahachie shooting Shane Post in front of his wife and three-month-old infant girl.

Video still from the parking lot showing accused suspect Nikki Brown of Waxahachie shooting Shane Post in front of his wife and three-month-old infant girl.

Confrontation over parking space leads to shooting

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 14:53
WAXAHACHIE – Possible anger issues were the cause of a shooting last week in Waxahachie.The shooting resulted in one man being hospitalized and another going to jail.

Upcoming Red Oak ISD bond election explained

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 14:46
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD School Bond election in May has residents on both sides of the four propositions asking questions.For a quick look, the four Propositions on the ballot next month include: PROPOSITION A – $156.
Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman honored two deputies last week at Commissioners Court with Life Saving Awards. Sergeant Tim Bulot and Deputy Brian Griffin responded to a shots fired call in Ellis County and found a young man who had accidentally shot himself.

Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman honored two deputies last week at Commissioners Court with Life Saving Awards. Sergeant Tim Bulot and Deputy Brian Griffin responded to a shots fired call in Ellis County and found a young man who had accidentally shot himself.

Deputies presented Life Saving Awards

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 14:16
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman honored two deputies last week at Commissioners Court with Life Saving Awards.Sergeant Tim Bulot and Deputy Brian Griffin responded to a shots fired call in Ellis County and found a young man who had accidentally shot himself.

How property taxes impact you

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:35
Each year, the central appraisal district will send out thousands of notifications informing property owners that their appraisals have increased.
Groundbreaking for the $300,000 pavilion took place last Monday with the Ovilla City Council and EDC members in attendance.

Groundbreaking for the $300,000 pavilion took place last Monday with the Ovilla City Council and EDC members in attendance.

Ovilla EDC funds $300,000 pavilion

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:27
OVILLA – A new pavilion in Ovilla is being funded by the city’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and will be a win-win for all the residents in the city.

Primary Runoff Elections early voting begins May 16

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Wed, 04/20/2022 - 16:09
ELLIS COUNTY – Amid the elections in May for city council and independent school board trustees, which will be held May 7, later next month the Primary Runoff Election for the Republican and Democratic parties will be held too.