SPCA of Texas to re-open Ellis County Animal Care Center in wake of distemper outbreak

DALLAS – Tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 5, the SPCA of Texas will resume intake of stray animals from partner Animal Control Officers in fulfillment of the organization’s contracts with local municipalities at its Ellis County Animal Care Center (Ellis County ACC).On Tuesday, Aug.

ELLIS COUNTY FIRES SAFELY CONTAINED

ELLIS COUNTY – Two fires in Ferris and one fire in the Ellis County portion of Glenn Heights, which reignited the following day, were safely contained with no loss of life last week.The city of Ferris contained two major fires last Tuesday afternoon suppressing both fires quickly.

Ferris ISD approves firearms for teachers

FERRIS – The Ferris ISD School Board unanimously approved the implementation of a Guardian Program for FISD, which will be in effect when students return to classes on Aug. 10.

ROISD to receive National Motto signage from anonymous donor

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD recently learned an anonymous donor will be supplying versions of the United State national motto for all schools and facilities.

WILMER POPULATION INCREASES TO 6,690

WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s population has grown over the past year according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments.A recent report by NCTCOG reported in January 2021 Wilmer’s population was at 6,100.As of the end of January this year, that number had increased to 6,690.

SPCA refusal to accept animals continues

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioners Court once again addressed issues surrounding the SPCA’s refusal to accept incoming animals due to a recent distemper outbreak.

Ellis County to receive funding

AUSTIN – The Texas Water Development Board today approved by resolution financial assistance in the amount of $250,800,000 from the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas program (SWIFT) to the City of Dallas (Dallas, Denton, Collin, Ellis, Tarrant, and Kaufman counties) including:• $170,000,000...

Worldwide genocide plan to reduce population in effect

FREEDOM, WISC. – When Vera Sharav looks back on the repressive measures that eventually led to the atrocities of the Holocaust that she survived, she’s reminded of the fear, propaganda and censorship utilized by the National Socialist regime to begin the long march that ended in the death camps.

ROISD, Red Oak and Glenn Heights hold joint training

RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD Police Department will partner with city first responders from Red Oak and Glenn Heights for a joint training session from Tuesday, August 2 through Thursday, Aug. 4 at the ROISD Career & Technical Education building.The training will take place from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Ferris City Hall, Ferris ISD to share space, save taxpayer’s money

FERRIS – “Why not look for ways to save our taxpayer’s money across the board.