There are angels in Waxahachie

WAXAHACHE – There are angels in Waxahachie. If you don’t believe it, just ask the Waxahachie Police Department.The PD’s Angel Tree with 35 angels have all been adopted from the tree for the holiday season.

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY SPONSORING FREE EVENT DEC. 10

You’re invited to “Two-Step Country Christmas”, a free community-wide Christmas event.There’ll be food, entertainment, and of course Santa.The event will be held Saturday, Dec. 10 from  6-9 p.m. at Lee Longino Elementary School, 601 W. FM 664 in Ferris.Bring family and friends!

ARABELLA PRESENTS FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR & MARKET

RED OAK – Arabella of Red Oak will present their first annual spectacular Holiday Bazaar & Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8.Guests can get holiday shopping done early and conveniently while supporting local vendors and professionals.

NARFE TO HOLD MONTHLY MEETING DEC. 13

ENNIS – The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1191, will meet at Bubba’s BBQ, 201 S. I-45 in Ennis on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 11 a.m until 1 p.m.Guest speaker will be Korey McCrady, Exec.

Family of Ennis man file wrongful death lawsuit after Kratom overdose

Ellis County – The family of a 29-year-old Ennis man, Dustin Hernandez, who died after drinking kratom tea, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Ellis County Court (Case 109825).

Ferris City Manager Williams named to NCTCOG Public Works Council

FERRIS – Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams was recently named to the North Central Texas Council of Governments Public Works Council.

Ferris Police save man from suicide attempt

FERRIS – The Ferris Police Department responded to a welfare concern Sunday afternoon at around 2 p.m. and thwarted a potential suicide incident.Ferris Police Officer G. Davis was called to a welfare concern after being alerted by dispatch of a man walking northbound on Interstate 45 in Ferris.

Wilmer mayor outlines Christmas W.I.S.H. program

WILMER – The City of Wilmer is getting ready for the holidays and that means reaching out to residents through the Mayor’s W.I.S.H. program.Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta is asking everyone who has a need to participate in the program to complete their applications no later than Dec. 16.

WILMER’S FIRE DEPARTMENT JOINS THE UTSW/PARKLAND BIOTEL SYSTEM

WILMER – On Oct. 20, the city council approved an agreement with UTSW/Parkland to provide medical direction for the city’s emergency medical services and provide a prehospital emergency medical direction.The medical direction is provided through the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

LOOP 9 COULD DISPLACE RESIDENTS

ELLIS COUNTY – Ever since I moved to Dallas/Ellis County, I have heard of Loop 9.On Dec. 8 and 13, the Texas Department of Transportation will be holding a public hearing set for yet another Loop 9 discussion.