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SALES TAX HOLIDAY FOR EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, APRIL 22-24
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AUSTIN — With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.
Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:53
Even our furry friends enjoyed the Ennis Blue Bonnet Festival this past weekend
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CoCo, shown above, belongs to Michael Seiber, freelance photographer for The Ellis County Press, and was on hand to help celebrate the festival.
Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:50
Wilmer city officials/staff celebrate Legislative Day
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WILMER – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta, Councilmember Pamela Wash and City Secretary Mayra Ortiz were in attendance in Austin celebrating Legislative Day last month.The group attended Legislative Day as part of the Leadership Southwest Class, in collaboration with the Best Southwest Partnership.
Wed, 04/19/2023 - 13:47
Ellis County Commissioners and Ellis County Judge Todd Little signed a resolution last month unanimously supporting all current Texas bills intended to restrict the exposure of children to obscene material or to prohibit medical interference with the natural, sexual development of children.
Ellis County endorses prohibiting minors sex reassignment
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners and Ellis County Judge Todd Little signed a resolution last month unanimously supporting all current Texas bills intended to restrict the exposure of children to obscene material and to prohibit medical interference with the natural, sexual development...
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 15:51
Property near 731 Westmoreland Road in Waxahachie. Photo courtesy Google Earth.
RV Park not welcome
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ELLIS COUNTY – Recently, after reading the article a few weeks ago in the Ellis County Press about Wilmer’s not allowing RV Parks within the city, another local resident reached out to the newspaper for help.
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 15:47
SSA WANTS TO TO ABOLISH PUBLIC NOTICES FOR STORAGE UNIT LIEN SALES
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AUSTIN – It seems like print newspapers can’t get a break these days.While advertising is down for local papers, some print publications keep the doors open offering news that mainstream media is not reporting – by printing public notices.
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 15:44
Local resident files assault charges against RO mayor
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RED OAK – Late last week, a Red Oak resident said he filed assault charges against Red Oak Mayor Mark Stanfill. Paul Kern said he and a colleague were in Ovilla putting out school bond opposition signs when the incident occurred.
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 13:33
Local artist’s work sold at The Ol’ Queen Theatre Vendor Mall
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FERRIS – Well-known artist Rita Cook, ECP’s Democrats and Republicans Down the Rabbit Hole political columnist, will be displaying her art this weekend at Ferris’ Third Saturday Trades Day.
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 13:19
Brian Lonidier began his cybersecurity career in November at Unified ConneXions in Waxahachie, and will graduate in May.
Cybersecurity student is published author
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WACO – A Texas State Technical College Cybersecurity student became a published author last year – and is planning to publish more.Brian Lonidier is a full-time worker, a student working on an Associates in Cybersecurity at TSTC, a mayor pro tem and a published author.
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 13:18
Richard Austin Bisbing
Possessing child pornography gets Waxahachie man 20 years
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WAXAHACHE – Richard Austin Bisbing, 62, of Waxahachie, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for 37 counts of possession of child pornography, according to a statement from Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.The sentences for the offenses will run concurrently.
Wed, 04/05/2023 - 13:57
