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Wilmer City Council votes on boundary adjustments

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Wed, 12/07/2022 - 15:42
WILMER – It was a packed house last Thursday night at the Wilmer City Council meeting.The reason was an item on the agenda to discuss ordinances as related to possible boundary adjustments.

County increases aesthetic standards

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Wed, 11/30/2022 - 14:10
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court recently approved a series of amendments to its Outdoor Business Order.The order was last updated in 2006.The amendments will include overall higher aesthetic standards for outdoor businesses.
KDFW FOX 4 first reported in May when the city of Ferris made its announcement. Now that the healthcare service has started, we wanted to see how it’s working. Residents were surprised to find out where the funding was coming from. Photo courtesy KDFW FOX 4 News.

KDFW FOX 4 first reported in May when the city of Ferris made its announcement. Now that the healthcare service has started, we wanted to see how it’s working. Residents were surprised to find out where the funding was coming from. Photo courtesy KDFW FOX 4 News.

Ferris ‘Access for All’ not government expansion

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Wed, 11/30/2022 - 14:07
FERRIS – The City of Ferris rolled out its “Access for All” healthcare solution early last week.“Access for All” was introduced back in the summer by Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams.

There are angels in Waxahachie

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Wed, 11/30/2022 - 13:55
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

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Wed, 11/30/2022 - 12:36
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

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Wed, 11/30/2022 - 12:36
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

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Wed, 11/30/2022 - 12:36
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.