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Torrential rain flooded roads and highways Monday, including this bank parking lot in Red Oak at the corner of Interstate 35 SR and Ovilla Road.

Torrential rain flooded roads and highways Monday, including this bank parking lot in Red Oak at the corner of Interstate 35 SR and Ovilla Road.

Torrential rains cause flash floods

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Wed, 08/24/2022 - 13:55
FERRIS – If you received messages from the City of Ferris’ Nixle alerts in the last few days, you know there has been extreme flash flooding dangers just about every hour. Sunday night there was even a tornado warning alert that came through.
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first community hospital in Midlothian. Conveniently located near U.S. Highway 287, the five-story medical center features a range of services, from emergency care and advanced surgery to labor and delivery and imaging.

Methodist Midlothian Medical Center is the first community hospital in Midlothian. Conveniently located near U.S. Highway 287, the five-story medical center features a range of services, from emergency care and advanced surgery to labor and delivery and imaging.

Methodist Midlothian offers closer cardiac care for Ellis County residents

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Wed, 08/24/2022 - 13:52
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County residents will have easier access to needed cardiac care since Methodist Midlothian recently completed a $5-million expansion project adding a cardiac catheterization lab to its location.

NEWBORN BABY BOY FOUND IN BUSHES NEAR TOWN HOMES

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Wed, 08/24/2022 - 13:50
WAXAHACHIE – There have been no new developments regarding the newborn boy found late last week in some bushes in Waxahachie.The infant was discovered at Bent Tree Town Homes in the 1700 block of South Interstate 35E in the morning hours.
Eric Fagan, Quadrey Evans and Salem Orion Vonkreighton

Eric Fagan, Quadrey Evans and Salem Orion Vonkreighton

5 busted for online solicitation

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Wed, 08/17/2022 - 14:08
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office’s “Operation Overwatch” conducted an undercover operation recently and arrested five of eight suspects on their watch list.
“Ace” was very happy to be one of the 392 animals given vaccines.

“Ace” was very happy to be one of the 392 animals given vaccines.

Ellis County Sheriff’s Deptartment helps spearhead pet vaccine clinic

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Wed, 08/17/2022 - 13:58
ELLIS COUNTY – It was just a little over a week ago the SPCA of Texas re-opened the Ellis County Animal Care Center after the distemper outbreak in Ellis and Dallas County that had the shelter shut down for over a month.

Ellis County Proposed Budget submitted

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Wed, 08/17/2022 - 13:55
WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Proposed Budget was submitted Monday with the County Clerk and can be viewed by interested parties from now until the budget and tax rate are adopted in September.
David Sacha receives the Distinguished Service Award at the August 9th Commissioners Court meeting.

David Sacha receives the Distinguished Service Award at the August 9th Commissioners Court meeting.

Ellis County Historical Commission recognized

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Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:58
The Ellis County Historical Commission was recognized last week at the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court by the Texas Historical Commission (THC).The commission received the 2022 Distinguished Service Award by the statewide historical preservation commission.

GARRETT USES GRANT FUNDS TO REBUILD STREETS

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Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:55
GARRETT – The City of Garrett has rebuilt city streets to provide better access to neighborhoods, allowing school buses to transport children safely and allowing residents to avoid damage to their vehicles.
Toy sorting bins towards the end of the 2021 campaign.

Toy sorting bins towards the end of the 2021 campaign.

Ellis County Toys for Tots campaign is preparing for a very busy season

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Wed, 08/17/2022 - 12:52
ENNIS – This year the Ellis County Toys for Tots campaign is executing its 3rd Annual campaign season.The Ellis County Marine Corps League Detachment 1452 createdthis current campaign and is hosting it for the third year in a row.This year’s campaign will be conducted from Oct. 1 – Dec. 21.