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Ferris City Mayor Fred Pontley recognizes Kathy Harrington for her 30 years as Ferris Public Librarian. Kathy will be retiring on March 31.

Ferris City Mayor Fred Pontley recognizes Kathy Harrington for her 30 years as Ferris Public Librarian. Kathy will be retiring on March 31.

Ferris opposes formation of Municipal Utility Districts

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Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:17
FERRIS – During Monday’s Ferris City Council meeting, a resolution was passed opposing the formation by any developer of municipal utility districts, within the city limits, extraterritorial jurisdiction, and points beyond.

WILMER ETJ CONTROVERSY UPDATE

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Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:14
WILMER – Several residents in the ETJ (Extraterritorial Jurisdiction) of Wilmer believe the city is illegally annexing. These residents claim they have not been receiving city services.The city disagrees.
Red Oak Police Chief Garland Wolf alongside Captain Loss Horn with Red Oak Fire Rescue on March 11 at Refuge Temple Ministries in Red Oak. Photo courtesy Red Oak Police Department.

Red Oak Police Chief Garland Wolf alongside Captain Loss Horn with Red Oak Fire Rescue on March 11 at Refuge Temple Ministries in Red Oak. Photo courtesy Red Oak Police Department.

Emergency preparedness taught to church group

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Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:12
RED OAK – Refuge Temple Ministries in Red Oak had several public safety visitors earlier this month when Red Oak Police Chief Garland Wolf alongside Captain Loss Horn with Red Oak Fire Rescue instructed about 20 congregation members on the ins and outs of fire drill exercises, response to an active...

Additional charges filed against mother who killed children in Italy, Texas

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:35
ITALY – Additional charges were filed late last week in the murder investigation against the mother who stabbed her children in Italy, Texas.Shamaiya Deyonshana Hall was charged with two first degree felony charges of aggravated assault/deadly weapon/family violence on March 8.
Abe Abrahamson, Congressman Jake Ellzey, and Brett Reistand receive awards from the leadership of State Funeral for World War II Veterans and their National Chair, Lee William “Bill” McNutt.

Abe Abrahamson, Congressman Jake Ellzey, and Brett Reistand receive awards from the leadership of State Funeral for World War II Veterans and their National Chair, Lee William “Bill” McNutt.

Ellzey receives Patton Award

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:27
DALLAS – Congressman Jake Ellzey has received the national General George S. Patton Award, according to an announcement by the State Funeral for War Veterans organization.
Ellis County Judge Todd Little

Ellis County Judge Todd Little

Little wants Texas Legislature to stop MUDs

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:15
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Judge Todd Little recently made a request to the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs last month.
State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10, Ellis County

State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10, Ellis County

HARRISON SAYS REMOVE PROPERTY TAX, BUT WHAT IS REPLACEMENT REVENUE?

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Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:13
ELLIS COUNTY – In a move that some residents of Ellis County said was simply grandstanding, State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10-Ellis County proposed a constitutional amendment to get rid of property taxes in Texas within five years.