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Midlothian Fire Deptartment launches program with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
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MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Fire Department recently announced it had launched a Prehospital Whole Blood Program in partnership with Methodist Mansfield Medical Center.
Wed, 12/10/2025 - 15:23
Serving a 115-square-mile area of Ellis County, Midlothian Fire Department will become the first ambulance service in the county and one of the first agencies south of the Trinity River to carry and administer whole blood in the field. Submitted photo.
Midlothian Fire Department launches whole blood transfusion program
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Midlothian - On Nov.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:22
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Ferris selected for national lifesaving initiative to boost pet adoptions
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FERRIS – The City of Ferris Animal Services will join nearly 300 animal shelters and rescue groups across the county to participate in the Bring Love Home Challenge, a nationwide effort to help more cats and dogs find homes this December.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:17
Mayor Sheila Petta, Councilmember Sergio Campos and city staff distributed turkeys and hams as part of the city’s Turkey Giveaway. Submitted photo.
Wilmer residents take advantage of Thanksgiving distribution
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WILMER – City of Wilmer distributed 50 turkeys and 50 hams this past week to residents celebrating Thanksgiving.Mayor Sheila Petta, Councilmember Sergio Campos and city staff distributed the turkeys and hams as part of the city’s Turkey Giveaway at the Wilmer Community Center.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:14
Hole Nine – Old Brickyard Gold Course.
Old Brickyard Golf Club, located in Ferris, voted best golf course in Ellis County
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FERRIS – The Old Brickyard Golf Club is carved out of the old site of the Ferris Brick Co., designed around three quarries dug out by the old brick company and is known for its scenic views, elevation changes and a unique layout.Melvin L.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 12:02
Waxahachie residents can follow city developments thru tracker
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WAXAHACHIE – The City of Waxahachie has created a new tracking device enabling residents and interested parties in tracking valuable information pertaining to development cases, single-family homes, apartments, active commercial projects, and associated maps and data.
Thu, 12/04/2025 - 11:39
New Texas Laws take effect this week
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New laws will take effect this week, addressing privacy in bathrooms, actions against abortion pill providers, and Texas’ redistricting maps.
Wed, 12/03/2025 - 17:04
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I-35 road construction may hinder Christmas travel
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ELLIS COUNTY – If you’ve been shaking your head at all the roadwork around Ellis County, you aren’t the only one noticing.The big standout is the northbound and southbound road construction on the service roads of I-35 in Red Oak.
Tue, 11/25/2025 - 16:24
James Leslie Bellamy
Ovilla man arrested for possession of child pornography
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OVILLA – Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 78-year-old James Leslie Bellamy last week in Ovilla.Sheriff’s Department Criminal Investigations Division investigators executed a search and arrest warrant in the 100 block of Claremont Drive in Ovilla last Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Tue, 11/25/2025 - 16:20
Glenn Heights Councilmember Travis Bruton.
Glenn Heights councilmember Travis Bruton recognized by TML president
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GLENN HEIGHTS — The City of Glenn Heights announced Councilmember Travis Bruton has received formal recognition from Texas Municipal League President Allison Heyward for his dedicated service on the TML State Legislative Committee.
Tue, 11/25/2025 - 16:12
