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RED OAK ISD BOND ELECTION SEEKS ONE PROP APPROVAL
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RED OAK – The Nov. 8 election ballot will have the Red Oak community voting once again on a Red Oak ISD bond.The Red Oak ISD Board unanimously approved calling for the Nov. 8 Bond Election for just one item – a new, second middle school with a 1,200 student capacity.
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 17:21
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HUTCHINS CALLS CITY HALL BOND ELECTION
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HUTCHINS – The city council has called an election for Tuesday, Nov. 8 regarding a proposition to issue bonds to construct a new city hall.Because of the mayor and city council’s sound financial management, there will be no tax increase to the residents associated with the $10,775,000 bond issue.
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 17:19
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WILMER OFFERS RESIDENTS CHANCE TO BE ‘VOTE READY’
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WILMER – The City of Wilmer will offer residents a chance to ask questions about the upcoming election as the November 8 election date draws near.
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 17:16
Ferris 8th grader Sabino Garcia-Palafox. Photo courtesy Ferris ISD.
Ferris 8th grade student takes part in virtual congressional briefing
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FERRIS – Ferris 8th grade student Sabino Garcia-Palafox took part last week in a virtual congressional briefing as part of the national education nonprofit called Project Tomorrow.
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 17:13
YELLOW ROSE CHAPTER OFFICERS – (L to R) Cynthia Olguin, City Secretary, City of Hutchins; Caryn Stevens, City Secretary, Red Oak; Ivy Peterson, City Secretary, City of Cleburne; Bobbie Jo Taylor, City Secretary, City of Ovilla.
The Ellis County Press continues as Ovilla paper of record
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OVILLA – The Ovilla City Council voted to continue to retain The Ellis County Press as its paper of record at a city council meeting last week.Also on the council agenda was an ordinance to discuss amending the table of land uses to provide for a bed and breakfast facility.
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 17:05
Red Oak Fall Festival this weekend
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Wed, 10/19/2022 - 16:59
OVILLA HERITAGE DAY
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“We have not dedicated the pavilion as of yet,” said Ovilla City Secretary Bobbie Jo Taylor. “We issued a proclamation at the beginning of the day to Mr. Charlie Morton a long-time resident and Grand Marshal. The pavilion cost right at $350,000.
Wed, 10/19/2022 - 16:58
12-year-old Jada Rain Welch and her brother, 6-month-old Tristan Lee Welch.
Missing Midlothian children found
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Amber Alert issued by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department last week was canceled when the children were found safe in Missouri.They were taken into the custody of Missouri Child Protective Services, according to Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jerry Cozby.
Wed, 10/12/2022 - 13:14
FERRIS FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 15, 2022
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FERRIS – Come enjoy a full day of fall festivities and fun for every age.Enjoy a variety of food, shopping, free games, a petting zoo, bounce houses, entertainment, free crafts and much more.Parking will be available at Ingram Elementary.The Ferris Fall Festival will be from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wed, 10/12/2022 - 13:09
EC PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL FUNDS
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Judges’ offices is now taking applications for any Ellis County organizations who want to apply for the American Rescue Plan Act funding.
Wed, 10/12/2022 - 13:09
