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MIDLOTHIAN ROAD WORK CONTINUES

MIDLOTHIAN – Last week the City of Midlothian began a road rehabilitation on Hayes Road from 6210 to Longbranch Road.The road will be resurfaced along with additional reconstruction using asphalt paving.
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Needed Ellis County Criminal Court may be blocked by Austin politics

ELLIS COUNTY – As of this writing, it is still undecided if Ellis County is getting a second criminal court.I know a number of people have been asking me to uncover that answer.After some jostling, it seems this item was apparently put into (or back into) State Rep. Jeff Leach’s HB2878.
Dwight Xavier Jones Jr.

Dwight Xavier Jones Jr.

20-year-old Red Oak man charged with mother’s murder

RED OAK – On Sunday, May 25, 2025, at approximately 12:05 p.m., deputies from the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 100 block of Ridge Oak Drive in Red Oak, Ellis County, Texas, following a report of a deceased individual.
Kevin Kosoris

Kevin Kosoris

Commissioners accept attorney’s resignation

ELLIS COUNTY – At this week’s Ellis County Commissioners Court meeting, new Ellis County Judge John Wray was at the helm for the first time in his new role.The typical financial, purchasing and development items were part of the agenda.
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Free breakfast, lunch for all Ferris ISD students

FERRIS – Ferris ISD qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision, (CEP). This program is a great benefit to all students and families attending Ferris ISD.

Wilmer Fire Station hosts Parkland Listening Session

WILMER – Parkland Heath held a listening session earlier this week at the City of Wilmer Fire Station.Parkland Health is exploring what necessary healthcare and support services could be needed in the Inland Port area with its continued growth.
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Submitted photo

Ellis County Sheriff helps dedicate local mural

ITALY – Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman took park in dedicating a mural last week in Italy, Texas.The mural is located on the side of Italy City Hall and honors First Responders.Landrie Reeves, a sixth grade student at Stafford Elementary, was the mural artist winner.
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Submitted photo

Gene Dillard, Western pop artist, to give demo at ECAA meeting

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Art Association will be hosting Gene Dillard, Texas artist, at the monthly meeting, June 2 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP). The public is encouraged to attend.