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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

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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.

Waxahachie asst. police chief takes the helm as Chief Goolsby retires

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:07

WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Assistant Police Chief Joe Wiser has taken the helm as the city’s new police chief since former Police Chief Wade Goolsby retired last week.The Waxahachie City Council recently named Wiser as the new police chief as of Oct. 1.

Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams presented his “Access for All: Bringing Public Health to Homes for Free” approach at an Innovation in Local Government Conference in Austin last month.

Ferris city manager shines at recent municipal conference

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:02

FERRIS – 400 leaders from municipal governments near and far attended an Innovation in Local Government Conference in Austin last month.

WAXAHACHIE RESIDENT $1-MILLION RICHER

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:41

WAXAHACHIE – Everyone dreams of winning the lottery.Normally that just remains a dream.However, for one Waxahachie resident earlier this month – that dream turned into a reality.It was the Texas Two-Step that did it, and the jackpot was $1 million.The prize-winning drawing was on Sept.

Instead of boring exterior walls to welcome new pet owners inside, Waxahachie Chief of Police, Wade Goolsby and Animal Services Manager, Cathy Le have graced the exterior with murals of a cat and a dog.

Animal Shelter mural is ‘purrfect’ for attracting new pet owners

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:40

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Animal Shelter on Lions Park Road has undergone a facelift.Instead of boring exterior walls to welcome new pet owners inside, Waxahachie Chief of Police, Wade Goolsby and Animal Services Manager, Cathy Le have graced the exterior with murals of a cat and a dog.

ELLIS COUNTY: Readers question DA, district judges salaries

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:37

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week this paper published a chart of the amount of money taxpayers in Ellis County pay their elected officials.The Ellis County Press received several calls regarding the low $13,376 salaries listed on the chart supplied by Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s office.

Bluebonnets, Sugar Ridge Ranch, Ennis

ELLIS COUNTY BARN QUILT PROJECT: 15 quilts – and counting

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:35

ENNIS – Former Texas Governor Rick Perry launched the Texas Barn Quilt Trail initiative in 2009 at the 35th Annual Houston International Quilt Festival. The goal was to connect all 254 counties starting with 66 counties in North Texas.

Midlothian Heritage Day bans political and church vendors

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:10

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian’s Heritage Day took place this past weekend, and while the turnout was great and there were plenty of booths set up for vendor participation, one booth that was missing, and one the Republican Party of Ellis County was hoping would be there – was their own booth.

Photo courtesy Ennis Police Department

The Texas Brotherhood Ride stops in Ennis

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:08

ENNIS – Six days, 600 miles last week, the Texas Brotherhood Ride came through Ennis for the night before continuing their ride to Houston.What is the Texas Brotherhood Ride?A group of 1st responders made up of Police, Fire, and EMS bike riders with a mission.

CORRECTION: Wilmer lowers taxes

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:07

In last week’s issue, we headlined: “Wilmer increases taxes.”The headline should have read, “Wilmer lowers taxes.”In fact, the City Council even approved 10% employees increases.We apologize for the error.