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Semi-truck strikes, kills pedestrian

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Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:22
GLENN HEIGHTS – The southbound lanes of I-35 were snarled in the early morning hours on Feb. 26 due to a fatality accident in the 1500 block of I-35E at Parkerville Road in Glenn Heights. The accident happened around 2:40 a.m.

Ellis County ISD: who is running May 2025

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Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:08
IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTERS APRIL 3: Last day to register to vote for the May 3 General Election.APRIL 21: First day of Early Voting by personal appearance.APRIL 22: Last day to apply for ballot by mail (received, not postmarked).APRIL 29: Last day of Early Voting by personal appearance.
Graphic courtesy Federal Trade Commission

Graphic courtesy Federal Trade Commission

Police chief advises how to avoid being scammed

Ellis123
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 17:57
RED OAK – Identity theft is no joke.Last week’s “Identity Theft Awareness Week” was one tool allowing cities like Red Oak to remind residents how to avoid the headache of getting scammed.Red Oak Police Chief Garland Wolf said, “Never take your credit for granted.
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Submitted photo

ENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW APPARATUS

Ellis123
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 17:41
The Ennis Fire Department welcomed a new apparatus to its fleet early last week.The E-193 Pushback Ceremony took place at Fire Station Three on Country Club Road.

Upcoming city council elections

Ellis123
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 17:34
May 3 is Election Day, so remember to get out and vote. IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTERSApril 3, 2025: Last day to register to vote for the May 3  general election.April 21, 2025: First day of early voting by personal appearance.
Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Increasing Homestead Exemption for seniors not a win for local ISDs

Ellis123
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 17:10
MIDLOTHIAN – Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement on the unanimous passing of SB 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 to increase the Homestead Exemption to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors.Texas Sen.