AG PAXTON URGED TO REVIEW TASB TRANSGENDER PUSH

AUSTIN – Last week, Texas Scorecard exclusively reported on the “transgender” guidance given to school districts by the taxpayer-funded Texas Association of School Boards.State Reps.

FEDERAL BAN ON CHINESE LAND OWNERSHIP PROPOSED

U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Kerrville filed legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to protect American real estate from the Chinese Communist Party’s influence. Sydnie Henry has the story.

UPS DRIVER DIES IN CRASH NORTH OF FERRIS

FERRIS – A Houston man is dead after his 18-wheeler crashed through a guardrail and landed in 10-Mile Creek in Ferris on Jan. 5.The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office reported the accident happened on southbound Interstate 45, just south of Malloy Bridge Road.

Attorney faces manslaughter charges after striking, killing 2

FERRIS – Michael Halla, 52, of Lancaster was booked into Ellis County jail Thursday without incident and charged with two counts of manslaughter, a 2nd Degree Felony.His bail was set at $100,000.

OVILLA: City keeps moving positively forward

OVILLA – As always, exciting, and positive movement in the City of Ovilla.Ovilla Mayor Richard Dormier said, “We are happy we could finish out the back half of the police station and almost double their space and making the entire facility ADA compliant.

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.