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There is currently a registration link for the vaccination hub so the county’s most vulnerable groups can register to receive a vaccine by doing the following: Sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine by visiting BSWHealth.com/COVIDVaccine and be notified of available vaccine appointments at the Ellis County Vaccine Hub. For questions on how to register or schedule an appointment, call 1 (844) 279-8222. They do not need to complete the Baylor Scott and White COVID-19 health screening, unless they seek a doctor visit

There is currently a registration link for the vaccination hub so the county’s most vulnerable groups can register to receive a vaccine by doing the following: Sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine by visiting BSWHealth.com/COVIDVaccine and be notified of available vaccine appointments at the Ellis County Vaccine Hub. For questions on how to register or schedule an appointment, call 1 (844) 279-8222. They do not need to complete the Baylor Scott and White COVID-19 health screening, unless they seek a doctor visit

COVID-19 Vaccination HUB: What you need to know now that it has come to Ellis County

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 13:37
ELLIS COUNTY – When Ellis County Judge Todd Little released his public announcement Monday letting residents know they can now register for the COVID-19 vaccination and get in line at the Ellis County Vaccination Hub, the fine print included the vaccine hub has been allotted 5,000 vaccines for next...
State Representative Jake Ellzey

State Representative Jake Ellzey

Ellzey to open Ellis Co. Town Hall series

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 13:33
WAXAHACHIE – State Representative Jake Ellzey announced he will host a series of town hall meetings this month as he serves in the 87th Legislative Session.
Lt. Col. Robert C. Ricks

Lt. Col. Robert C. Ricks

Ellis County Judge’s new chief of staff no stranger to politics

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 13:31
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Judge Todd Little named his new chief of staff back on Jan. 11 as quietly as his former chief of staff, Erik Test exited. According to Little, late last year Test moved to a lateral position in the county’s purchasing department. Incoming new staffer is retired U.S.

Texas to fully end taxpayer funding of Planned Parenthood

Ellis123
Wed, 02/03/2021 - 13:29
Planned Parenthood facilities in Texas will no longer receive taxpayer funds through the Medicaid program beginning Feb. 3. The state denied the abortion provider’s request to continue to receive Medicaid reimbursement funding for its clinics, as Catholic News Agency observed.

STOLEN PROPERTY RECOVERED

Ellis123
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 11:58
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department recovered over a quarter of a million dollars in stolen property last week. The stolen property was recovered thanks to a local resident’s tip.
Wilmer Fire Chief Mark Hamilton spearheaded the virtual tour after Petta welcomed those who were there to celebrate the big day. The station fire fighters were previously housed in was 60-years-old. Fire Station No. 1 is located at 1420 Goode Road.

Wilmer Fire Chief Mark Hamilton spearheaded the virtual tour after Petta welcomed those who were there to celebrate the big day. The station fire fighters were previously housed in was 60-years-old. Fire Station No. 1 is located at 1420 Goode Road.

New Wilmer Fire Station No. 1 opens

Ellis123
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 11:57
WILMER – The City of Wilmer had its grand opening Jan. 4 showcasing the city’s new Fire Station No. 1. Long anticipated, Wilmer mayor Sheila Petta, city council members and fire fighters were in attendance for the ribbon cutting and virtual tour of the new station.
State Rep. Carl Sherman

State Rep. Carl Sherman

DeSoto state rep. tests positive for COVID-19

Ellis123
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 11:55
AUSTIN – Texas Rep. Carl Sherman, whose district includes DeSoto, said Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19, the Texas Tribune reports.  Sherman didn’t disclose how he thought he contracted coronavirus.

Texas could gain 3 congressional seats after 2020 census

Ellis123
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 11:44
AUSTIN – Texas could gain three seats in Congress after adding more than 4-million people over the last 10 years, according to testimony offered before the Senate Special Committee on Redistricting Monday.