Facebook Marketplace ad results in aggravated robbery/shooting

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Police Department received a 911 call Saturday at around 9:50 p.m. stating a man had been shot in the 1800 block of Longbranch Road.When police arrived at the scene, they located the victim, whose name was not released.

Ferris names new EDC director

FERRIS – The city of Ferris has named its new Economic Development Director following the resignation recently of former EDC Director James Branch.

Last week’s storm not a state of emergency

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week’s winter storm did not elicit a local state of disaster declaration at the county level from Ellis County Judge Todd Little.Little said before the storm he had been asked if he planned to declare a state of disaster.

Wilmer gets ready for Valentine’s Day

WILMER – The city of Wilmer has two exciting Valentine’s Day surprises for residents.The E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library is hosting their Annual Valentine’s Candy Guessing Game, which began Feb. 1.How much candy is in the jar?

TSTC, Ennis ISD to partner on dual enrollment classes

RED OAK – Texas State Technical College in North Texas and the Ennis Independent School District will partner to provide dual enrollment classes to high school students starting this fall.

U.S. Rep. Jake Ellzey names TX-06 Military Academy nominations

Waxahachie – Congressman Jake Ellzey recently submitted his nominations for the U.S.

Freedom Truckers now have a GiveSendGo fundraising page after GoFundMe bans them

Freedom truckers have launched a GiveSendGo campaign to raise money for their peaceful occupation of Ottawa after GoFundMe froze the truckers’ donation account and then kiboshed their fundraising page altogether.The truckers had raised over $10 million when GoFundMe hit them with the ban hammer.

Manna House unveils renovated, refreshed Heaven’s Attic

MIDLOTHIAN – It’s been 15 years since Manna House’s resale shop, Heaven’s Attic, has undergone remodeling at 212 W. Avenue F. But when Heaven’s Attic holds its grand re-opening on Valentine’s Day, there will be few reminders of the store’s previous look.

March Primary Election Ballot Propositions

PROP 1: BORDER SECURITY“In light of the federal government’s refusal to defend the southern border, Texas should immediately deploy the National Guard, Texas Military Forces, and necessary state law enforcement to seal the border, enforce immigration laws, and deport illegal aliens.

Ferris man arrested

AUSTIN – One of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted offenders is back in custody following his arrest earlier this month.Marcus Jarmine Wallace was captured Jan. 18 in McAllen.Wallace, 40, of Ferris, was arrested in the parking lot of a shopping center in McAllen.