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Background checks top 687,000 during Black Friday ‘week’

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Wed, 12/01/2021 - 13:00
NEWTOWN, Conn. – The National Shooting Sports Foundation®, the firearm industry trade association, revealed that the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System processed 687,788 background checks during the week leading up to and including Black Friday.

IRS stresses data protection

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Wed, 12/01/2021 - 12:10
DALLAS - With the 2022 filing season coming soon and online holiday shopping in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry are promoting the 6th annual National Tax Security Awareness Week with tips on basic safeguards everyone should take.
(left to right) Sgt. Chance Huckabee-Supervisor of the Year, Wade Goolsby, Chief of Police, Michelle Burks-Civilian of the Year, Officer Dustin Koch-Officer of the Year.

(left to right) Sgt. Chance Huckabee-Supervisor of the Year, Wade Goolsby, Chief of Police, Michelle Burks-Civilian of the Year, Officer Dustin Koch-Officer of the Year.

Officers honored at annual ceremony

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Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:35
WAXHACHIE – The city of Waxahachie Police Department held its annual awards ceremony earlier this month with Waxahachie Police Chief Wade Goolsby opening the ceremony to a crowd of more than 100 in attendance.“This is one of the most enjoyable nights of the year for me.

Ferris ISD students create artwork for animal shelter

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Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:33
FERRIS – The animal shelter in the city of Ferris got a colorful boost recently when students from Ferris Independent School District worked with the city’s animal shelter to create murals for the facility.Ferris ISD art teachers Kaci Grantham and Karrissa Peterson were passionate about the project.

City of Wilmer W.I.S.H. program applications open

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Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:31
WILMER – City officials are accepting applications for Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope program.“Serving our community is a top priority through the ‘Wilmer’s Initiative to Spread Hope’ (W.I.S.H.

Wilmer’s water service getting smarter

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Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:23
WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s water service infrastructure is about to get smarter.City officials recently announced an $880,780 project to modernize its aging system with an Advanced Metering Infrastructure or “smart” water meter.

DPS increases traffic enforcement for Thanksgiving Holiday

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Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:23
AUSTIN – There is a lot to be thankful for this year, and the Texas Department of Public Safety wants to ensure people are able to get to and from their holiday celebrations safely.Texas Highway Patrol Troopers will increase enforcement on the roads from Wednesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 28.

ROHS adds 4 student-athletes to signings

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Wed, 11/24/2021 - 13:22
RED OAK – Red Oak High School and ROISD Athletics hosted college-bound student-athletes, their families, friends, and coaches for the fall signing of letters of intent on Nov. 10. Thirteen additional student-athletes are expected to confirm their intent to various colleges at 8:30 a.m.
Republican candidates line up to run on new map Saturday at the Ellis County Republican Headquarters in Waxagachie. District 10 State Representative Brian Harrison is shown filing for re-election. Harrison beat out John Wray to fill the vacated seat left by Jake Ellzey when he was elected to Congress.

Republican candidates line up to run on new map Saturday at the Ellis County Republican Headquarters in Waxagachie. District 10 State Representative Brian Harrison is shown filing for re-election. Harrison beat out John Wray to fill the vacated seat left by Jake Ellzey when he was elected to Congress.

GOP hopefuls put name on ballot

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Wed, 11/17/2021 - 11:34
WAXAHACHIE – GOP-led redistricting means balance of power won’t shift much, if at allThe fight for control of Texas politics started in earnest Saturday as residents begin filing their candidacies for the March party primaries.