Sheriff’s Deputies on track for 100% certified in mental health peace officer certification

ELLIS COUNTY – There have been about two-thirds of the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department deputies who have now successfully completed Mental Health Peace Officer Certification from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.This totals about 65 deputies to date.

COUNTY OFFICIALS SWORN IN JAN. 1

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County officials took their oaths of office earlier this month on Sunday, Jan. 1 with 15 elected officials being sworn in for the term at Waxahachie’s historic courthouse.

Texas Democrat lawmakers seek to limit gun rights

AUSTIN – Since the beginning of pre-filing in the Texas Legislature, lawmakers have been rushing to file measures that would take away many of Texans’ Second Amendment rights. While some lawmakers have pushed to expand gun rights, others have been fighting to block them.

Legislation filed to protect Texas National Guard from unconstitutional wars

State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R–Royse City) has again filed legislation to “protect the Texas National Guard from being deployed into active combat duty in unconstitutional wars.”House Bill 184, also known as “Defend the Guard,” would require Congress to follow Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S.

The Little Gym rolls into Waxahachie

Waxahachie – Offering a curriculum-based gymnastics program to build confidence, The Little Gym is based on a philosophy of allowing children to experience success in a fun and nurturing environment.

18-year-old shot during carjacking at Waxahachie Walmart

WAXAHACHIE – A carjacking at the Walmart in Waxahachie left one 18-year-old store employee with multiple gunshot wounds and two suspects at large.On Dec. 31 at approximately 10 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Walmart store in Waxahachie in response to the shooting.

BRISTOL GENERAL STORE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

After nearly two decades of winning the hearts and stomachs of the locals, Bristol General Store Sushi and Grill is under new ownership.

Bill to ban remote kill switches in cars filed

Austin – Texans Uniting for Reform and Freedom (TURF) and Texans for Toll-Free Highways (TTH) announce the filing of House Bill 1031 authored by Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City), to protect Texas drivers from a remote kill switch being installed in their vehicles.

W.I.S.H. Program distributes gifts

WILMER – The City of Wilmer began accepting applications in early November to mid-December for Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope Program.Also known as the Mayor’s W.I.S.H. Program, parents/legal guardians applied with their child’s top three wishes under $25.

Spelling Bee winners prep for February

RED OAK – The week of Dec. 12, ROISD students in grades 4-8 participated in the Scripps Spelling Bee at their campus.First-place winners from each campus will move on to the Ellis County Spelling Bee on Feb. 2 in Waxahachie.Red Oak ISD congratulations to all the students who participated.