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Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Danny’s Automotive to race at ADRL DRAGPALOOZA

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:37
Danny’s Automotive local business owner, James Satterwhite was racing his Pro Mod at XRP Raceway on Sat. May 20.His car is a blown alcohol producing 4,000 h.p., and runs in the mid to high 3 seconds down the 1/8th mile, at speeds of 200 m.p.h plus.
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Ferris Pediatric grand opening

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:34
Ferris Pediatric, located at 454 FM 664 next to Subway and Family Dentistry, opened their doors on May 20 offering a glimpse of their new facilities.
Red Oak High School senior Lauren Starling received a $500 scholarship and Maricela Torres, ROISD Benefits & Leave Coordinator, accepted the Billy Hibbs Safety Award on behalf of the District from Claims Administrative Services, Inc.

Red Oak High School senior Lauren Starling received a $500 scholarship and Maricela Torres, ROISD Benefits & Leave Coordinator, accepted the Billy Hibbs Safety Award on behalf of the District from Claims Administrative Services, Inc.

ROISD earns employee safety award, student scholarship

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:32
RED OAK – Red Oak ISD was recently presented with the Annie Ozella Jones Memorial Student Scholarship as part of the district’s dedication to employee safety recognition from Claims Administrative Services, Inc..

ACLU PLANS LAWSUIT IF ANTI-TRANS BILLS BECOME LAW IN TEXAS

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:30
The culture war over transgender identity is spreading in GOP-led states, and Texas is among those passing the harshest laws. The Human Rights Campaign said almost 30% of trans youth live in states that have passed bans on gender-affirming care.

HOMEOWNERS ARE ‘QUIET QUITTING’

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Wed, 05/24/2023 - 15:29
New home listings are down more than 20% from a year ago amid tight inventory and high mortgage rates. Homeowners don’t want to give up their lower rate and buy a new home at today’s elevated mortgage rates near 7%, according to Inspire Newswire.

Former Waxahachie resident dies in line of duty

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Wed, 05/17/2023 - 15:34
WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie native Sgt. Joshua Clouse, 39 with the Cameron Police Department, was killed in the line of duty last week.Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Explorers extended condolences to the family of Clouse and the Cameron Police Department after the tragedy on May 11.
ECP-TV host Rita Cook with new co-host Terry Murphy

ECP-TV host Rita Cook with new co-host Terry Murphy

ECP-TV exploring local news with a new co-host

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Wed, 05/17/2023 - 15:32
ELLIS COUNTY – ECP-TV host Rita Cook has teamed up with new co-host Ferris resident Terry Murphy to bring the residents of Ellis County a shot of weekly local news with national pertinent news included as well. “You can call this ECP-TV 2.0,” Cook said.

Voter turn-out less than 15%

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Wed, 05/10/2023 - 13:51
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County voter turnout for the May 6  election was an embarrassing 14.50%.With 128,865 registered voters in Ellis County only 18,689 voters thought it was necessary to get out and support our country’s freedom to take part in the election process.