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WISD seeking $595-million bond
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WAXAHACHIE – A $595-million bond package is expected to be voted on this week by the Waxahachie ISD school board to be placed on the May ballot..
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:28
(L-R): Coach Pat Moriarty, Seth Pierce, Hayden Hansche, Paige Greenburg, Nicole Alsup, Wyatt Field, Katie Tharp, Faith Ford and Luke Griffin
ECU Powerlifting Team prepares for Texas Winter Games in Austin
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FORT WORTH – After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ellis County United Special Olympics Powerlifting Team was back in action at the North Texas Region Powerlifting meet held at Dissent Athletics in Fort Worth Feb. 4.
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:18
Jessica Cain
Jessica Cain winner of 2023 Award
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FERRIS – Jessica Cain, a graduate of Ferris High School, won the 2023 Learning Forward Texas Outstanding Professional Learning Award two weeks ago.She grew up in Ferris and became a substitute teacher in Ferris, moving into a paraprofessional position.
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:14
Rep. Brian Harrison
Harrison files bills to require elections for property tax hikes
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AUSTIN – Rep. Brian Harrison filed two bills, HB 2220 and HB 2221, to put taxpayers back in control of their property taxes by requiring elections to raise them.HB 2220 would require effective tax increases go to the voters for approval.
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 17:01
Rep. Carl Sherman
State Rep. Carl Sherman joins the Texas Advisory Committee of USGLC
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LANCASTER – Texas State Representative Carl O. Sherman announced his selection to the Texas Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening American development and diplomacy.The U.S.
Wed, 02/15/2023 - 16:34
No arrest made in Italy shooting death
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ITALY – Residents said they heard shots ring out in Italy, Texas Sunday night.A small, sleepy town – the last murder that took place in Italy was in 2018 according to Italy Police Chief Greg Scott McAuley.On Sunday, Feb. 5 that changed.Shots rang out at approximately 7:25 p.m.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:33
Walmart shoppers in Red Oak had to wait in line last week due to not enough employees in the store due to the recent ice storm.
Red Oak Walmart lines after storm reminiscent of COVID days
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RED OAK – Lines to get into the Red Oak Walmart snaked outside the door late last week, with residents waiting to get inside the store to buy needed provisions after the winter weather stopped the city and county in its tracks due to snow and ice.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:28
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Waxahachie PD arrests 2 suspects in Holiday shooting
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WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Police Department said this week that after “many hours of investigation,” detectives have identified two suspects from the Dec. 31 shooting in the Waxahachie Walmart Parking lot.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:25
Rep. Harrison files more bills to reign in the administrative state
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AUSTIN – State Representative Brian Harrison introduced House Bills 1947 and 1948 to reign in the power of unelected bureaucrats. HB 1947 levels the playing field when citizens sue state agencies in state court, ensuring that the courts don’t just rubber stamp the agency’s prior decision.
Wed, 02/08/2023 - 14:21
Designed by J. Riely Gordon and completed in 1897, the Ellis County Courthouse emulates the Romanesque Revival style popular during the latter half of the 19th century. Beginning Feb. 13, it will be the scene for the filming of the television series “1883: Bass Reeves.”
‘Yellowstone’ spinoff to film in Ellis County
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ELLIS COUNTY – According to Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s office, residents can expect the historic courthouse in downtown Waxahachie to be transformed into a television set for a new TV series, “1883: Bass Reeves” in February.Between Feb.
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 14:09
