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High-demand TSTC programs offer more flexibility this fall
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ROSENBERG – This fall, Texas State Technical College’s Computer Networking and Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, and Drafting and Design programs will offer students the choice to complete their training either fully online or in a format that combines online learning with in-person lab time –...
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 15:45
Ennis Assistant Police Chief Michael Godrey
ENNIS PD WELCOMES NEW ASST. CHIEF, LIEUTENANT
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ENNIS – Ennis Police Department welcomed two new leaders to its team this month.Assistant Police Chief Michael Godrey comes to the department from Rowlett where he retired as the police chief in that city in April of this year.
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 15:43
Texas Supreme Court rules high-speed rail line have eminent domain authority
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AUSTIN – Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled developers of the proposed high-speed rail line connecting Dallas and Houston have eminent domain authority.
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 15:22
Wilmer Council Member Candy Madrigal, Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta and President of Wilmer Economic Development Corporation Type A Elizabeth Barrientos.
Wilmer Town Hall shares ideas for city growth
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WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s Town Hall meeting late last week was led by city leaders; Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta; City Councilmember Candy Madrigal; and Elizabeth Barrientos, Wilmer’s Economic Development Corporation, Type A, president.
Wed, 06/29/2022 - 15:21
ENNIS POLICE SEEK HELP IN SHOOTING
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ENNIS – While the Ennis Police Department have not responded to at least three emails/phone calls regarding a shooting last week in the 300 block of W. Waco, they have posted information regarding the shooting on their Facebook page.Last week, a 16-year-old male was shot at around 4 p.m.
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 14:10
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams
Big or small city, Ferris city manager says customer service should not be impacted
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FERRIS – “We are so big is an excuse not to improve.”But, not a particularly good one. Within the last few days, Dallas City Manager T.C. Broadnax was reportedly asked to resign.
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 14:02
Ovilla aproves CLU plan
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OVILLA – The City of Ovilla Comprehensive Land Use Plan update was approved in May, 2022 by the Ovilla city council.
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 13:58
The Hutchins Police Departmen is located at 550 W. Palestine St. The Hutchins Police Department Non-Emergency phone number is (972) 225-2225.
Hutchins PD joins National ABLE Project
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HUTCHINS – The city of Hutchins Police Department announced their acceptance last week into the National Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Project.The ABLE Project is a training and support initiative from the Georgetown University Law Center.
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 13:51
AARP OFFERS FREE RIDES FOR SUMMER
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WILMER – If you are looking for an option to Uber this summer, residents in both the cities of Wilmer and Hutchins can take two free rides around the Best Southwest compliments of the AARP Ride@50+ Program.
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 13:49
It takes service vehicles about twice as long to stop as a passenger car, so never cut in front of or stop suddenly in front of one. Always keep a safe distance from a truck.
WM offers summer safety tips for children interacting with garbage trucks
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FERRIS – WM encourages residents to review summer safety tips with their children regarding waste collection trucks now that local schools are on summer break. Safety precautions are important now more than ever when children are spending the most time outside.
Wed, 06/22/2022 - 13:39
