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County Commissioner Paul Perry, pct. 3, right, was honored recently by the Texas Association of Counties for five years of pursuing excellence in his county investment education during the 2022 Conference of the County Investment Academy held in Galveston June 27-29.

County Commissioner Paul Perry, pct. 3, right, was honored recently by the Texas Association of Counties for five years of pursuing excellence in his county investment education during the 2022 Conference of the County Investment Academy held in Galveston June 27-29.

Tac honors local official

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Wed, 07/20/2022 - 14:26
AUSTIN – County Commissioner Paul Perry, pct. 3, was honored recently by the Texas Association of Counties for five years of pursuing excellence in his county investment education during the 2022 Conference of the County Investment Academy held in Galveston June 27-29.

Duncanville Police find shooting victim inside vehicle

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Wed, 07/20/2022 - 14:17
Duncanville – On Monday, July 1 at approximately 7:58 p.m., the Duncanville Police Department responded to a call for service regarding a shooting with injuries at 200 Jellison Boulevard.The initial 911 caller advised someone inside a vehicle at that location had been shot.

Congressman Ellzey introduces Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act

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Wed, 07/20/2022 - 14:17
Washington, D.C. – Today (July 19, 2022), Congressman Jake Ellzey introduced H.R. 8408, the Federal Mask Mandate Limitations Act, to Congress.This legislation requires Congress to pass a joint resolution in order for an agency to implement a mask mandate.H.R.
Waxahachie PD officer Curtis Farmer and partner, K-9 Mattis.

Waxahachie PD officer Curtis Farmer and partner, K-9 Mattis.

Waxahachie PD K-9 team wins 1st place in USPCA competition

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 16:10
WAXAHACHIE – They came, they saw, they conquered.Recently, the Waxahachie Police Department K-9 team participated in and won First Place in the Narcotics Detection in Rooms and Vehicles competition.
Every year, Wilmer works to continue to establish an event like Sparks for all to enjoy, and this year was no different.

Every year, Wilmer works to continue to establish an event like Sparks for all to enjoy, and this year was no different.

Wilmer’s 4th of July ‘spark’ colored the sky

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Wed, 07/13/2022 - 16:08
WILMER – The City of Wilmer did the 4th of July right this year.With only a handful of cities offering fireworks and celebration this year, Wilmer’s second-annual Sparks Fireworks Show was a highlight in the area on Friday, July 1.

FERRIS OFFERS FREE HEALTH AND DENTAL WEEKEND

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 16:50
FERRIS – Health is an important part of a strong and happy life.The City of Ferris continues to do their part in making sure its residents realize their health potential and this weekend it is once again offering an easy solution to health.

COMMISSIONERS ORDER BURN BAN

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 16:44
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court approved a burn ban this past week, which will be in effect for 90 days beginning June 28.The burn ban includes all of Ellis County as well as unincorporated areas of the county.
Left to right - Ennis Fire Chief Bill Evans, Sgt Benton Wright, Dep. Stephen Tiner, Dep. Tracy Hightower, and Ennis Battalion Chief Scott Lazasure. “These Deputies went above and beyond the call of duty as they do each and every day and I couldn’t be more proud of them,” said Sheriff Brad Norman.

Left to right - Ennis Fire Chief Bill Evans, Sgt Benton Wright, Dep. Stephen Tiner, Dep. Tracy Hightower, and Ennis Battalion Chief Scott Lazasure. “These Deputies went above and beyond the call of duty as they do each and every day and I couldn’t be more proud of them,” said Sheriff Brad Norman.

E.C. Sheriff Deputies assist Ennis FD in saving a life

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 16:36
ELLIS COUNTY – There was no further information forthcoming regarding a mid-June incident in which the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department assisted the Ennis Fire Department in a critical 911 operation.