CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE NEARS

Ellis County – Election season is underway in Ellis County. The filing deadline for potential candidates to apply for a spot on the ballot for the March 2022 Democratic and Republican Party primaries is 6 p.m. Dec.13.

Drive-through light show dazzles in Ennis

ENNIS – A Holiday Light Spectacular is expanding to Ennis’ Texas Motorplex.Now through Jan. 1, guests will have the chance to drive along a dragster track arched with animated tunnels, racing-themed holiday scenes and dancing lights galore.

Ferris home to only COVID-19 testing/vaccine center in Ellis County

FERRIS – The “pop-up” Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Center that opened in the City of Ferris in September, 2021 has now become a fixture.It is the only COVID-19 treatment, testing and vaccine center in Ellis County also offering boosters and flu shots.

Wilmer council to discuss tax credits

WILMER – Members of the Wilmer city council are set to discuss housing tax credit financing this week.Presentations for a development located south of Cottonwood Valley Rd. and north of Belt Line Rd. and another development south of Green Meadows Rd. and east of South Goode Rd. will be at 7 p.m.

Harrison launches petition for 4th Special Session to ban COVID vaccine mandates

Midlothian – State Representative Brian Harrison launched an online petition, respectfully requesting Governor Abbott call a 4th Special Session to ban COVID vaccine mandates and protect liberty by passing Rep. Harrison’s bill, the Texas COVID Vaccine Freedom Act.

Background checks top 687,000 during Black Friday ‘week’

NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the firearm industry trade association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System processed 687,788 background checks during the week leading up to and including Black Friday.

IRS stresses data protection

DALLAS - With the 2022 filing season coming soon and online holiday shopping in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry are promoting the 6th annual National Tax Security Awareness Week with tips on basic safeguards everyone should take.

Officers honored at annual ceremony

WAXHACHIE – The city of Waxahachie Police Department held its annual awards ceremony earlier this month with Waxahachie Police Chief Wade Goolsby opening the ceremony to a crowd of more than 100 in attendance.“This is one of the most enjoyable nights of the year for me.

Ferris ISD students create artwork for animal shelter

FERRIS – The animal shelter in the city of Ferris got a colorful boost recently when students from Ferris Independent School District worked with the city’s animal shelter to create murals for the facility.Ferris ISD art teachers Kaci Grantham and Karrissa Peterson were passionate about the project.

City of Wilmer W.I.S.H. program applications open

WILMER – City officials are accepting applications for Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope program.“Serving our community is a top priority through the ‘Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope’ (W.I.S.H.