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More plans coming after school groundbreaking
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WILMER – The city of Wilmer will have a community meeting Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the city’s community center located at 101 Davidson Plaza. With the elementary groundbreaking last month, next week’s meeting is a chance for the community to discuss their ideas for the new project.
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
Ferris’ Christmas on the Square set for Dec. 14
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FERRIS – Get ready to take in some of the hometown spirit with Ferris’ upcoming Christmas on the Square. Sponsored by Ferris’ Unity in the Community organization, the Christmas celebration will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 in downtown Ferris, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
There will be vendors at 11 a.m.
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
Cesar Vazquez of Red Oak is a candidate for graduation at TSTC’s Fall 2019 Commencement on Monday, Dec. 9, at the Waxahachie Civic Center.
TSTC student ready for his future upon graduation
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RED OAK – Working with large diesel equipment is in Cesar Vazquez’s blood.
“I like the noise,” he said. “I have always been in the diesel world. It pays well. There is a shortage of mechanics, so there is job security.
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo
Gallo seeking Ellis County Court at Law #3 judgeship
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WAXAHACHIE – Joseph R. (Joe) Gallo officially filed his candidacy for judge of the Ellis County Court at Law No. 3, seeking the Republican Party nomination in the March primary election.
Wed, 11/27/2019 - 05:00
Located off of Interstate 35E, the new theatre will be a major addition to the dining, shopping and entertainment development known as Red Oak Legacy Square. Projected opening date is Spring of 2021.
12-screen theater, bowling, arcade complex coming to Red Oak
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RED OAK – B&B Theatres and Victron Group announced a new upscale, state-of-the-art theater complex will be opening in Red Oak to serve Ellis County and the surrounding communities.
The review process by the Red Oak City Council is underway, and construction is slated to begin in early 2020.
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
Wilmer’s Pinto Pump Station on Pleasant Run and Pinto Roads, is part of the Dallas County Pleasant Run Improvements, as well as an infrastructure investment by the Wilmer City Council.
Wilmer’s Pinto Pump Station part of infrastructure improvement
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WILMER – The project is called the Pinto Pump Station, and is part of the Dallas County Pleasant Run Improvements, as well as an infrastructure investment the Wilmer City Council has invested in for the city.
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
Loujeanne Guye
The holidays ARE HERE!
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FERRIS – Whether you are ready or not, Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season – which means we are already well into it.
Local Ellis County churches, companies and community groups are also gearing up for the holiday with toy drives, food drives, parties and galas.
Loujeanne Guye, M.
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
“Pretty Girls Review” with Amber Hall and Rita Cook in front of green screen.
ECP-TV takes Ellis County news to the next level
News Staff
FERRIS – Okay, so maybe I am a little biased.
After all, the idea for ECP-TV began in a little office as a dream.
Then we moved into a bigger office to have bigger dreams.
The Ellis County Press owner (and also, the producer of these shows) Charles D. Hatfield Jr.
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
ROISD elementary schools and Little Hawks Learning Center raised over $2,200, which was donated to Walnut Hill Elementary.
HAWKS RAISE $9,700 AND 2 VANS FULL OF SUPPLIES
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RED OAK – Our Hawks are amazing!
Red Oak ISD students and staff donated over $9,700 and two SUV’s full of school supplies to two Dallas ISD campuses following the recent tornados.
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
Action film shot in Red Oak, but the rest is a mystery
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RED OAK – I am a reporter/writer who lived in Los Angeles and worked as an indie producer of feature films for 10 years.
So, when I saw the letter in my mailbox about a film shooting at the park next to my house where I run well, I made some calls.
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
