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Photo courtesy Manna House of Ellis County.
Manna House collects record amounts of food
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Midlothian – In partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, Manna House of Ellis County participated in the “Feed the Need” food drive during the 2022 State Fair of Texas.
Thu, 11/03/2022 - 13:23
VETERANS CELEBRATION NOV. 12
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Waxahachie – On Friday, Nov. 12, the community is invited to honor our veterans at the Ellis County Veterans Celebration.
Thu, 11/03/2022 - 13:16
Judge rules federal ban on guns with removed serial numbers is unconstitutional
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A judge has ruled a federal law banning guns that have had their serial numbers removed is unconstitutional.The law at issue prohibits any person from transporting a gun with the serial number “altered, obliterated, or removed,” across state lines.
Thu, 11/03/2022 - 12:31
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Ennis murder suspect on the run for 10 years arrested in Mexico
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ENNIS – While the Ennis Police Department did not respond to additional questions regarding a press release last week, what has been confirmed is there has been the arrest of a woman who could be the second murder suspect in the death of Mariah Gonzales.
Wed, 10/26/2022 - 17:49
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FM 1387 North/South thoroughfare reviewed
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court was the latest in a string of elected officials who have been listening over the past few months to discussion regarding proposed adjustment options on 1387.
Wed, 10/26/2022 - 17:39
Deputy Superintendent T.J. Knight.
Ferris Deputy Superintendent at helm until replacement found
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FERRIS – As Deputy Superintendent T.J. Knight continues his role as current acting superintendent for Ferris ISD, the Ferris ISD Board of Trustees recently began working with Arrow Educational Services to find the district’s next superintendent.
Wed, 10/26/2022 - 17:37
BURN BAN CONTINUES
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Wed, 10/26/2022 - 15:35
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TSTC hosts Red Oak High School students for dual enrollment classes
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RED OAK - About 80 sophomores, juniors and seniors from Red Oak High School are taking dual enrollment classes this year through Texas State Technical College’s North Texas campus.
Wed, 10/26/2022 - 15:30
Rita Cook poses in her self-portrait mirror series which opened at E Gallery on Sept. 1, and will display her work until Feb. 28, 2023.
Author, journalist, film producer, former State Rep staffer adds artist to her repertoire with Dallas Design District gallery opening
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DALLAS – Award-winning author, travel writer, crime/politico journalist, film producer, and former State Rep staffer recently added artist to her list of accomplishments.Dallas (Bishop Art) resident Rita Cook says the idea to paint has been brewing in her soul for many years.
Wed, 10/26/2022 - 15:28
Image courtesy Ferris ISD.
FERRIS ISD SEEKS VOTER APPROVAL OF $23.5-MILLION BOND PACKAGE
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FERRIS – Ferris ISD seeks voter approval of vote on the district’s $23.5-million bond package.The bond package will include three propositions that Ferris residents can choose from when voting.
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 17:26
