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Oak Wood Properties expands DFW footprint with acquisition of Ennis community
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ENNIS – Oak Wood Properties, a leader in the manufactured housing industry, is excited to announce its continued expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with the acquisition of a new community located at 2700 N I-45 in Ennis.
Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:15
Ennis issues boil water notice
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ENNIS – The City of Ennis issued a boil water notice this past Sunday asking all residents to boil their water due to a water main break.An 8-inch water main broke on Saturday, Nov. 30, at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Highway 34.
Wed, 12/04/2024 - 16:06
Lauren Dovers
Woman convicted of capital murder for helping kill friend
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WAXAHACHIE – Lauren Dovers, 28, of Waxahachie, was convicted of capital murder by a jury and sentenced to life in prison without parole stated Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery in a press releaseOn Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Jordan Von Hoffman’s sister and friends were worried about...
Wed, 12/04/2024 - 16:05
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CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN ELLIS COUNTY AND BEYOND!
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024 WAXAHACHIE CHRISTMAS PARADE AND TREE LIGHTINGTuesday, Dec. 3, 6 to 9 p.m. • Downtown Waxahachie • Activities begin at 6 p.m. • Parade at 6:30 p.m.Enjoy the lighted Christmas parade culminating with the community tree lighting at Railyard Park.
Wed, 12/04/2024 - 16:02
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Search continues for 21-year-old male
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ELLIS COUNTY – A missing person investigation was opened last week in Ellis County on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Wed, 12/04/2024 - 16:02
TCEQ rejects Shankle Rd MUD
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WAXAHACHIE – The Texas Commission of Environmental Quality Commissioners denied the Shankle Road Municipal Utility District in a 3 – 0 ruling at a meeting held Nov. 20.Ellis County Judge Todd Little made the announcement regarding the denial at last week’s Ellis County Commissioner’s Court meeting.
Wed, 12/04/2024 - 15:56
Angel Castillo (right) removes bolts as Robert Medina Jr. observes during a Diesel Equipment Technology lab session at Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus. Both Castillo and Medina are Waxahachie High School seniors taking dual credit classes at TSTC. Photo courtesy TSTC.
Area high school students learning about diesel equipment at TSTC
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RED OAK – Robert Medina Jr., a senior at Waxahachie High School, has grown up around diesel equipment. His father is a truck driver, and Medina has often helped to fix his trucks.
Wed, 12/04/2024 - 14:33
State Rep. Brian Harrison
State Rep. Brian Harrison calls UT System’s free tuition deal an ‘abuse of power’
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MIDLOTHIAN – State Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, said Friday he plans to meet with top University of Texas System officials after they announced a plan to provide free tuition and waived fees to students whose families make $100,000 or less.
Tue, 11/26/2024 - 14:03
Dead infant found on garbage route in Red Oak
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RED OAK – An investigation is still underway after last week’s discovery of an infant found on a Red Oak garbage route according to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office.On Thursday, Nov. 21, at approximately 1:45 p.m.
Tue, 11/26/2024 - 13:58
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All-Abilities Park opening with Christmas Tree Lighting, Holiday Celebration Dec. 6
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GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights will announce the grand opening of its All-Abilities Park located at the Glenn Heights City Center, 1938 S. Hampton Rd., on Friday, Dec, 6, at 6 p.m.
Tue, 11/26/2024 - 13:58
