BY RITA COOK / Freelance Writer
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ALMA
At February’s Alma City Council meeting items discussed included an update on the Municipal Judge position, discussion to perform background checks for employees’ handling sensitive information, and the possible implementation and costs of a digital time clock or alternative time keeping device.
ENNIS
The Runoff Election for the unexpired Mayor Pro Tem position for the City of Ennis will be held on March 14. Early voting for this race will start on March 5. For additional information, please visit www.ennistx.gov/January312026SpecialElection.
GARRETT
Garrett City Council meetings are on the third Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at 208 North Ferris Street, Ennis.
GLENN HEIGHTS
The 2nd Annual Glenn Heights County Line Cookoff will be held over two days, March 27 and 28, 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
The city’s cleanup day will be March 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at 200 Dilworth (Upchurch Fields). Residents will need to present a water bill and a photo ID. Only one truck load or equivalent per resident. For all questions, call (972) 483-7329 ext. 107.
MIDLOTHIAN
The Midlothian Police Department and the City of Midlothian will host a Mental Health Summit at the Midlothian Conference Center on Thursday, Apr. 9 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The keynote speakers will include Sheriff Mark Lamb, author and Founder of Sheriff Network; Bethany Yeiser, Author of “Awakenings” and “Mind Estranged” with breakout sessions, breakfast and lunch, and more. This year’s theme is Pathways to Community Resiliency.
OAK LEAF
Oak Leaf City Council meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at 301 Locust Dr.
OVILLA
The Ovilla City Council meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month in the Ovilla Council Chamber Room at Ovilla City Hall, 105 S. Cockrell Hill Road.
PALMER
Palmer’s annual city-wide cleanup will be held on Friday, Apr. 24 from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Apr. 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.
PECAN HILL
Pecan Hill City Council meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
RED OAK
Red Oak March events include a Sunset Cinema Movie Series at various city parks from March 9 to 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. and a Fun Run on March 21 at 8 a.m. on Oaks Blvd.
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
Waxahachie and Ellis County invite everyone to a Public Engagement Session on Building a Modern Animal Services Facility. The idea is to help shape the future of animal services in the community. The interactive meeting will focus on the facility’s design, layout, and features, and give residents and opportunity to share ideas. It will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Waxahachie Civic Center, 2000 Civic Center Lane in the Crape Myrtle Room.
