8 CANDIDATES VIE FOR WILMER SEATS

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s early voting for the May 6, City Council election is currently underway.Saturday May 6, Election Day voting is from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Registered voters from Wilmer can vote at the Wilmer Community Center, 101 Davidson Plaza or at any Dallas County Election location.

Ferris man killed by bull identified as long-time Ellis Country resident

FERRIS – The Ferris man who was killed by a bull last week as reported by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department was identified as long-time resident Stanley Hugh Wright Jr. Wright was 68 years old.

ROISD Bond Election, Pro’s and Con’s

RED OAK – Election signs are everywhere in the city during election season: “vote no” or “vote yes” for the bond election.

Snap Fitness shutters doors in Ferris

FERRIS – Ferris resident Terry Murphy thought he was making a good decision – paying $400 in advance – for two memberships for him and a friend at Ferris’ Snap Fitness.

Bull kills 68-year-old Ferris man

FERRIS – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death that happened Monday around 2 p.m. in the 200 block of James Road in Ferris. A 911 call came in from a man who said a bull had possibly killed his son.

ENNIS PD WARNS RESIDENTS OF CAR BURGLARIES

ENNIS – The Ennis Police Department is warning residents burglary of motor vehicle crimes are on the rise.There is a team of at least five individuals, working together and targeting the northwest part of Ennis. The hours most of the crimes have been committed appear to be from midnight to 4 a.m.

Red Oak FFA hosts car show

RED OAK – On Saturday April 22, the Red Oak High School FFA Club held a fund-raising car show at the Red Oak Middle School parking lot.The club was expecting 30-40 cars to register, but when registration ended around 10 a.m. Saturday morning, the club had registered more than 70 cars and trucks.

Ellis County hires new EM coordinator

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County recently hired a new Emergency Management Coordinator whose first day on the job was last Monday.A Dallas native, Michaela Sandefer’s most recent appointment was serving as the Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Grand Prairie.

Wilmer PWD recognized in commissioners court

WILMER – Public Works Director Wayne McCurley was recognized last month at the Dallas County Commissioners Court by Commissioner John Wiley Price for his outstanding service working alongside others in the area on the Dallas County Inland Port.

RO mayor makes ‘no comment’ on assault charges

RED OAK – Red Oak Mayor Dr. Mark Stanfill has made no comment, and has been out of town the last several weeks since assault charges were filed by Ellis County resident Paul Kern.