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Under construction for several years, the Midlothian Public Safety Facility is finally a reality
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MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department has finally made it to its new home.It is Midlothian’s Public Safety Facility overall, and the building also houses the city’s Municipal Court.Under construction since 2023, the Public Safety Facility was approved by voters in 2021.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 13:08
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Schroder named Red Oak interim police chief
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RED OAK – Red Oak Police Chief Garland Wolf retired earlier this month and the city is looking for his replacement.Wolf retired after 12 years as the Police Chief in Red Oak.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 13:06
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EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (July 24, 2025)
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ALMAIf you would like a copy of any minutes from any past city council meeting, please contact Linda at linda@cityofalmatx.gov.BARDWELLThere will be a city-wide cleanup this Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. A variety of electronics are not allowed at the clean-up.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:58
Approved Ferris ISD compensation plan.
Ferris ISD Board approved 6% raise, announces leadership promotions
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FERRIS – The Ferris Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a 6% raise for all employees across the district during the July 15 Board Meeting.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:44
Ovilla Service League gathers in July for a potluck dinner to celebrate their prior work and donate Back to School Supplies to be distributed by North Ellis County Outreach located in Red Oak.
Ovilla Service League Dinner saw a supplies increase
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OVILA – The OSL dinner on July 10, saw a larger than ever pile of supplies to share with our wonderful community.Ovilla Service League has been serving their community since 1973.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:32
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Ennis Police Department issues more scam warnings
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ENNIS – Ennis Police Department recently put out a list of the top senior resident scams of 2025.If these scams sound familiar or, if you get a call like the ones described below, read the solutions suggested by Ennis PD so you don’t get scammed.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:29
Red Oak summer water restrictions.
Summer water restrictions for Red Oak and Waxahachie
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Red Oak residents must avoid watering during the day with the exception of a handheld hose or faucet-filled bucket of water.In Waxahachie, that city is currently in Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan. The city has five drought response stages.STAGE 1: Water Conditions at 531 ft.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:22
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Ferris McDonald’s Grand Opening
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McDonald’s held their Grand Opening on Saturday, July 19 with Ferris Chamber of Commerce and local residents welcomimg McDonald’s to Ferris with a ribbon cutting, along with Ferris High School cheerleaders and many of McDonald’s executives on hand.
Thu, 07/24/2025 - 12:19
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Stolen ambulance crashes on I-45 near Ferris, suspect hospitalized
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DALLAS – A man was taken to a hospital after police said he stole a hospital ambulance from Dallas and led a pursuit onto Interstate 45.Dallas police responded to the stolen ambulance call in the 7700 block of Forrest Lane near Medical City Dallas Hospital about 1:15 a.m.
Mon, 07/21/2025 - 14:34
Police Chief Kevin Southard
Milford’s new police chief brings years of experience
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MILFORD – The City of Milford has a new police chief in town.Police Chief Kevin Southard took the role of Milford’s new police chief, taking over from former Ellis County Sheriff Chuck Edge.
Mon, 07/21/2025 - 14:33
