BARDWELL
Bardwell’s cleanup day will be April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.
CEDAR HILL
Cedar Hill Economic Development team recently received the 2025 Economic Excellence Recognition Award from the Texas Economic Development Council. The recognition highlights economic development organizations across Texas that demonstrate excellence in leadership, professional development, and strategic economic growth.
ENNIS
The City of Ennis announced that registration is open for youth baseball and softball league sports. To start the process, got to: https://forms.office.com/g/XbhKVAPZBW.
After several rounds of discussions and careful planning, the City has determined to host the upcoming season to ensure a fun and safe experience for local kids and families. Practices will begin no later than April 1, 2026.
FERRIS
Ferris will be introducing a monthly “Did You Know?” series, where city leaders will share practical information that helps residents better understand City operations and services.
This month’s topic is property taxes. In the last 10 years, the Ferris’ overall property tax rate has decreased by 17.8%. While Senate Bill 2 and state compression requirements have played a role, the City also went beyond those minimum requirements through local policy choices and disciplined fiscal management.
The Ferris Facebook page reminded, “It is important to remember that the City controls only the City portion of the property tax rate. Appraised values and the rates adopted by other taxing entities also affect the final bill. So, a lower City tax rate does not automatically mean every total tax bill will decline. It does mean the City has worked to reduce its share of the rate over time.”
GARRETT
Garrett recently posted about public assistance being requested for a street grant. Public Management was out in early March conducting income surveys to help city qualify for the grant.
GRAND PRAIRIE
The Grand Prairie Police Department recently investigated a fatal traffic collision that occurred in the 900 block of S. Belt Line Road. Today. A Toyota passenger car traveling south on Belt Line Road failed to negotiate a curve and struck a tree. According to witness statements, the driver of the Toyota was traveling at a high rate of speed prior to the collision.
The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene by Grand Prairie Fire Department medics. The identity of the deceased was not released at press time and the collision remains under investigation.
GLENN HEIGHTS
The 2nd Annual Glenn Heights County Line Cookoff will be held over two days, March 27th and 28th, at Glenn Heights Heritage Park. For additional information about this event, including how to participate or to be a vendor or sponsor, visit https://business.redoakareachamber.org/events/details/glenn-heights-county-line-cookoff-9666.
ITALY
Italy holds its city council meetings the 2nd Monday of the month at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 161 West Main Street.
MANSFIELD
Mansfield’s Council Chat return on March 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Geyer Commons, 605 E. Broad St. This is a chance to have real conversations with Mansfield City Council members in a relaxed, come-and-go setting.
MAYPEARL
This week’s Maypearl ISD sport’s schedule includes Wednesday March 25 MLB Opening Day Wear your Favorite Jersey or Team Shirt; Thursday March 26 High School Track Italy/Baseball @Home 4p.m. and Friday March 27 from 8 to 11 a.m. Elementary STAAR enrichment.
MIDLOTHIAN
The Midlothian Police Department reminds there will be a statewide emergency alert test on Thursday, April 2 between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You might receive a test alert on your phone and/or hear outdoor warning sirens depending on where you are at the time of the test. Midlothian will activate Midlothian Safe Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), a mass notification system to cellphones during this time. For more information, visit www.midlothian.tx.us/m/NewsFlash/home/detail/1557.
MILFORD
April 11 is Milford’s Spring Clean-up day. The event will be from 8 a.m. to noon at the dumpster under the water tower. One load per household and proof of residency is required with either a current water bill, photo ID or a property tax statement.
OVILLA
The Ovilla Trash off and Extreme Green Event will be held on its rescheduled date of May 30 this year from 8 a.m. to noon. Hosted by the city and CWD, the event gives Ovilla residents an opportunity to dispose of items that are not typically accepted with regular curbside trash service. Residents may bring items such as brush and bulky waste, used electronics, household hazardous waste, appliances, tires and personal documents for shredding. The event queue will begin on Westlawn Drive.
PALMER
Palmer’s annual city-wide cleanup will be held on Friday, April 24 from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 130 W. FM 813 at the City Barn. Participants must have a current water bill account with the City of Palmer in order to take part in the citywide clean-up.
RED OAK
TxDot I-35E ramp closure update for Red Oak Rd starting Monday, March 23 at 7 a.m. the southbound I-35E exit ramp to Red Oak Rd will be closed. Starting Monday, March 30 at 7 a.m. the northbound I-35E entrance ramp from Red Oak Rd will be closed. The service road will remain open and closures will last for several weeks so plan ahead and expect the usual delays if not considering an alternate route.
VENUS
Venus and Venus ISD are seeking election workers for the May 2 General Election. The location is the Venus Civic Center at 210 S. Walnut Street, Venus. They need one bilingual worker and Election Clerks at $15 hour, as well as two early voting ballot board members at $15 hour with dates/times TBD. You must live within city limits and be a registered voter. If interested contact the City Secretary at (972) 366-3348 ext. 207.
WAXAHACHIE
The Hourglass Pilates Studio is now open for business at 791 N. Hwy 77, Suite 501F in the same shopping center as Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and the UPS Store.