ROISD earns top award for excellence

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD has earned the highest form of recognition in the area of budget development and presentation.

Wilmer’s water service getting smarter

WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s water service infrastructure is about to get smarter.City officials recently announced an $880,780 project to modernize its aging system with an Advanced Metering Infrastructure or “smart” water meter.

DPS increases traffic enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday

AUSTIN – There is a lot to be thankful for this year, and the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to ensure people are able to get to and from their holiday celebrations safely.Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28.

ROHS adds 4 student-athletes to signings

RED OAK – Red Oak High School and ROISD Athletics hosted college-bound student-athletes, their families, friends, and coaches for the fall signing of letters of intent on Nov. 10. Thirteen additional student-athletes are expected to confirm their intent to various colleges at 8:30 a.m.

GOP hopefuls put name on ballot

WAXAHACHIE – GOP-led redistricting means balance of power won’t shift much, if at allThe fight for control of Texas politics started in earnest Saturday as residents begin filing their candidacies for the March party primaries.

Father, son dead following crash

FERRIS (Updated Thursday, Nov. 18) – A Ferris man and his son lost their lives Monday just after sunset when they were struck by a motorist heading eastbound on Farm-to-Market Road 664 and Jimmy Birdwell Blvd.Around 6 p.m.

Ferris’ new warrant program explained

FERRIS – The city of Ferris rolled out a new warrant program during the pandemic.It allows police warrant officers and bailiffs to service and clear outstanding warrants while also providing security in the courtroom during court proceedings.

Redistricting maps differ from JP/Constable precinct & Commissioner

WAXAHACHIE – Last week the Ellis County Commissioners voted on a redistricting map for the justice of the peace and constable precincts much like they had done the week before for the remapping of the commissioner’s new borders.While it happens every 10 years, there is always much anticipation.

Fire destroys Ferris home

FERRIS – Area residents were recently displaced after a fire destroyed their home last week, fire officials said.Numerous agencies responded to a house fire in the 2000 block of Ferris Road.

Wilmer’s ‘Give What You Can Food Drive’ ends

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s “Give What you Can Food Drive” ended this past Tuesday as residents from around the community dropped off canned and non-perishable food items to city hall.