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The vehicle search produced approximately 25 to 30 small canisters of what on the outside appeared to be air fresheners.
Ferris traffic stop leads to heroin discovery
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FERRIS – The Ferris Police Department got more than they bargained for last Thursday when a routine traffic stop turned into a drug-related arrest.
According to Ferris Police Chief John DeLeon, on Thursday, Oct. 15 at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 17:37
Lauren Andrade said the reason the money is needed is to move a house, which she points out is a house and not a mobile home.
Palmer’s veterans village hosts fundraiser
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PALMER – She had the idea in 2017 and from there, Lauren Andrade began the creation of Serenity Veterans Village.
“I know a lot of my battle buddies from Iraq have had pretty consistent issues with housing and families she explained.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 17:35
Andrew Williams, Madeleine Makay, Ben Rosewell and Sheryl Sullivan dreamily capture the four dysfunctional characters in Tennessee Williams’ “Glass Menagerie” at Theatre Rocks!
Dysfunction at its beautiful best
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ENNIS – Live performances are still a thing right now – and beautiful ones are happening right in our backyard in the Theatre Rocks! production of “The Glass Menagerie.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 17:32
Ovilla names ECP paper of record
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OVILLA – The City of Ovilla voted unanimously at last week’s city council meeting to name The Ellis County Press as the official paper of record for that city.
Ovilla Mayor Richard Dormier said, “We are pleased to have a locally owned newspaper provide these services for our city.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 17:31
Emmanuel’s Market is every Tuesday at 4845 I-45 Service Road in Wilmer. Volunteers load the vehicles in consideration of public safety due to COVID-19.
FREE FOR ALL
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WILMER – Cars line up every Tuesday at noon to receive free food from what is called “Emmanuel’s Market.”
Emmanuel would be Emmanuel Wealthy – the mayor of Wilmer and a big believer in giving back.
“I give out everything from watermelon to collard greens to meat, cheese, butter and eggs.
Wed, 10/14/2020 - 13:29
Concert shooting sends man to hospital
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ELLIS COUNTY – One person was seriously hurt in a shooting Sunday at an outdoor concert south of Ferris, according to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting occurred around midnight at a property in the 600 block of Risinger Road.
Wed, 10/14/2020 - 13:27
Hutchins resident Joe Ed Wallace, 73, died earlier this year, but the City of Hutchins has made sure he will not be forgotten.
New Hutchins street honors former chief
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HUTCHINS – Hutchins resident Joe Ed Wallace, 73, died earlier this year, but the City of Hutchins has made sure he will not be forgotten.
Originally from Hillsboro, Wallace moved to Hutchins in the 70s to accept a position of police officer.
He later became the city’s police chief.
Wed, 10/14/2020 - 13:24
CAR CRASH KILLS TWO NEAR PALMER
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PALMER – A 28-year-old front seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene Oct. 9, following a major accident on Interstate 45 northbound near mile marker 258 at around 6 p.m.
Wed, 10/14/2020 - 13:20
Wilmer wastewater spill poses no danger
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WILMER – A wastewater spill occurred in the area east of Post Oak Road and the western edge of the Trinity riverbank, according to Wilmer officials.
The leakage is due to a line break of the force main to the Dallas Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Wed, 10/14/2020 - 12:38
EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY
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Texas voters can also vote before Election Day.
The early voting period runs from Tuesday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Oct. 30, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.
You will be asked to show photo ID to vote in Texas.
Wed, 10/14/2020 - 12:37
