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May 7 Election Results

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 14:51
ELLIS COUNTY ISD BOARD TRUSTEE Ellis County’s May 7 local elections saw a number of independent school board races, however at least four were canceled in Ennis, Ferris, Maypearl, and Red Oak.MIDLOTHIAN ISD had seats open for Place 4 and Place 5.
Chris Woolsey

Chris Woolsey

PROPERTY TAXES: The impact on renters

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Wed, 05/11/2022 - 14:42
Following the wave of appraisal letters that landed in property owners’ mailboxes this past month, most signaling a sharp hike in value, it’s no surprise that property taxes become a hot topic this time of year.
State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10 (Left), State Representative Carl Sherman, District 109 (Right).

State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10 (Left), State Representative Carl Sherman, District 109 (Right).

Harrison, Sherman at odds over High Speed Rail

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:38
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Texas State Representative Brian Harrison, District 10, recently released a statement regarding the ongoing high-speed rail discussion in Ellis County.
Martin Hernandez

Martin Hernandez

Ferris mail carrier saves woman’s life

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:34
FERRIS – While we have come to expect many things from mail carriers over the years, saving a life is not something on the list of a mail carrier’s job description.But, that is what mail carrier Martin Hernandez was recently called to do.
Guy Wayne Lynch

Guy Wayne Lynch

Guy Wayne Lynch convicted; given 75 years for murder

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:30
WAXAHACHIE - Guy Wayne Lynch, 52, of Aubrey, was convicted of murder by a jury and sentenced to 75 years in prison in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in a statement released by Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.

Midlothian teachers to receive pay raises in 2022/2023

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 14:10
MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian ISD trustees approved $3.7 million in pay raises and additional staffing needs for the 2022/2023 school year.“MISD believes in investing in our staff,” said Midlothian ISD Superintendent Dr. Jo Ann Fey.
Ferris residents were impressed when after a water pipe failure threatened to create a big water issue, instead thanks to city staff and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams, (lower left), everyone jumped into the trenches, literally, to make sure the pipes were repaired in only a few hours.

Ferris residents were impressed when after a water pipe failure threatened to create a big water issue, instead thanks to city staff and Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams, (lower left), everyone jumped into the trenches, literally, to make sure the pipes were repaired in only a few hours.

Ferris city manager not afraid to roll up his sleeves

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 13:05
FERRIS – Residents of the City of Ferris spoke out loudly late last week, but for the most positive of reasons.

CONSUMERS SEE HIGHER PRICES AGAIN

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Wed, 05/04/2022 - 13:05
ELLIS COUNTY – It is beginning to look a lot like higher prices.In fact, it seems the rising food prices around the country are creating a local crisis, which is called food insecurity.The U.S.
Video still from the parking lot showing accused suspect Nikki Brown of Waxahachie shooting Shane Post in front of his wife and three-month-old infant girl.

Video still from the parking lot showing accused suspect Nikki Brown of Waxahachie shooting Shane Post in front of his wife and three-month-old infant girl.

Confrontation over parking space leads to shooting

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 14:53
WAXAHACHIE – Possible anger issues were the cause of a shooting last week in Waxahachie.The shooting resulted in one man being hospitalized and another going to jail.

Upcoming Red Oak ISD bond election explained

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 14:46
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD School Bond election in May has residents on both sides of the four propositions asking questions.For a quick look, the four Propositions on the ballot next month include: PROPOSITION A – $156.