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Local Special Olympics powerlifting team strikes gold at Texas Winter Games
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The Ellis County United Special Olympics powerlifting team travelled to Bee Cave, Texas for the Texas Winter Games this past Feb. 14-15. Nine athletes competed for gold among a field of 147 from across the state.
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 16:52
2 false threats at Ennis High School, hospital
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ENNIS – According to the Ennis Police Department Facebook page, a threatening email targeting the Ennis High School campus was received at the end of early release last week.
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 16:46
ROISD looking for more money
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RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD School Board approved the administrative recommendation for phase 2 of the long-term facility plan to call for a $213.9 million bond election for May 3, 2025.The school board approved the bond election on Jan. 27.
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:37
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Commissioners approve creation of additional criminal court
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ELLIS COUNTY – A resolution passed unanimously to support the creation of an additional district court in Ellis County.
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:35
Print newspapers still alive and well in Ellis County
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ELLIS COUNTY – While print newspapers struggle and some cities work hard to stay out of mainstream media news, the fact is newspapers demanding transparency have never been more important in the United States.It is true, readers do get their news online these days.
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 13:09
Chick-fil-A was built in 2018 on a 1.73-acre pad site with a 20-year lease.
Younger Partners Investments sells 3 restaurant parcels at Midlothian Towne Crossing
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MIDLOTHIAN – Dallas-based Younger Partners Investments recently sold three restaurant land parcels at the Midlothian Towne Crossing shopping center. YPI acquired the 99%-leased retail center in December 2023.
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 12:52
Dr. Susan Heath, Heath Mobile Veterinary Services.
Ellis County veterinarian named ‘Rabies Control Authority’
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ELLIS COUNTY – At an Ellis County Commissioners Court meeting last month, it was announced the notification of termination of Ellis County by the SPCA of Texas.
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 12:52
Red Oak High School and ROISD Athletics hosted college-bound student-athletes, their families, friends, and coaches for National Signing Day to complete their letters of intent on Feb. 5. Thirteen additional student-athletes confirmed their intent to various colleges next fall.
ROISD adds 13 student-athletes to collegiate signings
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RED OAK – Red Oak High School and ROISD Athletics hosted college-bound student-athletes, their families, friends, and coaches for National Signing Day to complete their letters of intent on Feb. 5. Thirteen additional student-athletes confirmed their intent to various colleges next fall.
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 12:49
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Glenn Heights’ Travis Bruton appointed to the 2025 National League of Cities
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GLENN HEIGHTS – Travis Bruton, Glenn Heights City Council Place 3, has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2025 Small Cities Council. Bruton was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities.
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 12:43
Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School progress: project under budget by several million
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RED OAK – Red Oak ISD construction of the Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School, a second middle school for the District located off Westmoreland Rd., is on schedule and the building is expected to be open for the spring semester in January 2026.
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 12:38
