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RO POLICE WALKING TO RAISE DRUNK DRIVING AWARENESS

Ellis123
Wed, 10/12/2022 - 13:09
RED OAK – The Red Oak Police Department will be walking to raise awareness about the effects of drunk driving, and they need your help.The walk will be held on Oct. 15 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Levy Event Plaza in Irving, Texas.
Nehmiah Martin

Nehmiah Martin

RED OAK SILVER ALERT CANCELED

Ellis123
Wed, 10/12/2022 - 12:47
RED OAK – A Red Oak Silver Alert was canceled Saturday after the Red Oak Police Department was contacted by the City of Wichita Falls Police Department and Wichita County Sheriff’s Office at around 8 a.m., indicating they had located 85-year-old Nehmiah Martin.

LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE OCT. 11

Ellis123
Wed, 10/05/2022 - 15:05
Early Voting starts Monday, Oct. 24 through Friday, Nov. 4 at 6 polling locations.Last Day to apply for a Ballot by Mail is Friday, Oct. 28.Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 31 polling locations.There will be NO VOTING at the Elections Office. GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS – NOV.
A 1,351,372-million sq.ft. warehouse space under one roof recently broke ground in Wilmer with city officials and dignitaries “turning dirt” to commemorate the event.

A 1,351,372-million sq.ft. warehouse space under one roof recently broke ground in Wilmer with city officials and dignitaries “turning dirt” to commemorate the event.

Wilmer breaks ground for 1.35 million sq. ft. warehouse

Ellis123
Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:52
WILMER – It is one of Texas’ largest speculative industrial buildings with 1,351,372-million sq.ft. of warehouse space under one roof – and it recently broke ground in Wilmer.Tradepoint 45 West will be located on N.

Walk to end Alzheimer’s Saturday

Ellis123
Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:50
ENNIS – On Saturday, Oct. 8, Ennis and Waxahachie residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Campus poster (Spanish also available).

Campus poster (Spanish also available).

Red Oak ISD launches anti-bullying program for Bullying Prevention Month

Ellis123
Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:33
RED OAK – Red Oak ISD is launching an aggressive anti-bullying campaign aimed at both preventing and reporting bullying behavior.The “See Something, Say Something” program gives students reminders to be kind and the tools to report inappropriate behavior through STOPit.

Ferris continues to increase cash reserves over past 3 years

Ellis123
Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:22
FERRIS – The City of Ferris has increased its cash reserves steadily over the past three years.Cash reserves, also called fund balances, currently sit at 62.6 percent – and that far exceeds the city’s target of 25 percent of operating expenditures.
OurCalling, the parent company of OurCommunity, is a non-denominational Christian-based organization planning to build east of Ferris on a 280-acre site at 231 Wickliffe Road.

OurCalling, the parent company of OurCommunity, is a non-denominational Christian-based organization planning to build east of Ferris on a 280-acre site at 231 Wickliffe Road.

OURCALLING: Planned development will NOT be homeless community

Ellis123
Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:07
ELLIS COUNTY – Many people have been asking questions and raising concerns about the possibility of a homeless development being built east of Ferris.That is not the case with this proposed development.