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Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman honored two deputies last week at Commissioners Court with Life Saving Awards. Sergeant Tim Bulot and Deputy Brian Griffin responded to a shots fired call in Ellis County and found a young man who had accidentally shot himself.

Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman honored two deputies last week at Commissioners Court with Life Saving Awards. Sergeant Tim Bulot and Deputy Brian Griffin responded to a shots fired call in Ellis County and found a young man who had accidentally shot himself.

Deputies presented Life Saving Awards

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 14:16
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman honored two deputies last week at Commissioners Court with Life Saving Awards.Sergeant Tim Bulot and Deputy Brian Griffin responded to a shots fired call in Ellis County and found a young man who had accidentally shot himself.

How property taxes impact you

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:35
Each year, the central appraisal district will send out thousands of notifications informing property owners that their appraisals have increased.
Groundbreaking for the $300,000 pavilion took place last Monday with the Ovilla City Council and EDC members in attendance.

Groundbreaking for the $300,000 pavilion took place last Monday with the Ovilla City Council and EDC members in attendance.

Ovilla EDC funds $300,000 pavilion

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Wed, 04/27/2022 - 12:27
OVILLA – A new pavilion in Ovilla is being funded by the city’s Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and will be a win-win for all the residents in the city.

Primary Runoff Elections early voting begins May 16

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Wed, 04/20/2022 - 16:09
ELLIS COUNTY – Amid the elections in May for city council and independent school board trustees, which will be held May 7, later next month the Primary Runoff Election for the Republican and Democratic parties will be held too.
Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ovilla.

Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ovilla.

Historical churches in Ellis County

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Wed, 04/20/2022 - 16:02
Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Ovilla is said to be the first organized church in Ellis County.It was chartered two years before the formation of Ellis County in July of 1847 with 20 members.

ELECTION Q&A: PROPOSITIONS 1 & 2

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Wed, 04/20/2022 - 15:52
Proposition 1 will benefit individuals with an over 65 or disabled exemption on their homestead: • If an individual has an over 65/disabled exemption on their home and this proposition passes, they will receive a reduction on school district property taxes.
Painting courtesy the San Jacinto Battlefield Museum.

Painting courtesy the San Jacinto Battlefield Museum.

18 MINUTES

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Wed, 04/20/2022 - 15:45
Tensions had been simmering between rebellious Texans and Mexico.

2022 ANNUAL RAINBOW ROOM FUN RUN SET FOR APRIL 30

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Wed, 04/20/2022 - 15:40
WAXAHACHIE – Rainbow Room of Ellis County is holding its Annual Fun Run in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in AprilParticipants will tackle either a one-mile or a 5k track.The Fun Run will be on April 30 in Getzendaner Park, 400 S.

Texas Library Association will feature Drag Queens

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Wed, 04/20/2022 - 15:29
If you thought librarians focused on the Dewey Decimal System, stocking books, and exploring better ways to “shush” noisy patrons, you’d be wrong.Now, librarians are social justice warriors for the left.The Texas Library Association, the largest state library association in the U.S.