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Beltline Road under reconstruction

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:49
WILMER – The road reconstruction in the City of Wilmer at Beltline Road from the westernmost city limits to Summers Road will continue for the next four to six weeks.
Sheriff Pat Garrett’s Colt single action which he used to kill Billy the Kid, July 14, 1881, at Pete Maxwell’s ranch.

Sheriff Pat Garrett’s Colt single action which he used to kill Billy the Kid, July 14, 1881, at Pete Maxwell’s ranch.

GUN USED BY SHERIFF PAT GARRETT TO KILL BILLY THE KID UP FOR AUCTION

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:42
In 2008, the Bonhams auction house in Los Angeles sold Billy the Kid’s six-gun – a Colt single action Army revolver – for $64,350.Billy was tried and sentenced to hang in 1881 for his crimes.
Miss Alice and Mr. Taylor: Miss Alice (Debra Hinson, left) is in danger of falling for the charms of Mr. Taylor (Jon Kirk Race) in the dark comedy, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia Salesman.”

Miss Alice and Mr. Taylor: Miss Alice (Debra Hinson, left) is in danger of falling for the charms of Mr. Taylor (Jon Kirk Race) in the dark comedy, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia Salesman.”

Delightfully dark comedy at Theatre Rocks!

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:21
ENNIS – More than one Big Boy came roaring into Ellis County last weekend.Yeah, the steam locomotive was cool, “but the brand-new play, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia”  at Theatre Rocks! totally smoked the Ennis stage.
Neighborhood Credit Union Chairman of the Board Dwayne Boozer (left to right) and board members Randy Till and Jimmy Slayton join Waxahachie Mayor Doug Barnes and Mayor Pro Tem Billie Wallace, Ellis County Judge Todd Little, Neighborhood Credit Union Waxahachie Branch Manager Shannon Carr, President & CEO Chet Kimmell and Senior Vice Presidents Francis Santana and Mike Roark, to break ground on the credit union’s new building in Waxahachie, which will open in spring 2022.

Neighborhood Credit Union Chairman of the Board Dwayne Boozer (left to right) and board members Randy Till and Jimmy Slayton join Waxahachie Mayor Doug Barnes and Mayor Pro Tem Billie Wallace, Ellis County Judge Todd Little, Neighborhood Credit Union Waxahachie Branch Manager Shannon Carr, President & CEO Chet Kimmell and Senior Vice Presidents Francis Santana and Mike Roark, to break ground on the credit union’s new building in Waxahachie, which will open in spring 2022.

Neighborhood Credit Union breaks ground on new building

Ellis123
Wed, 08/18/2021 - 14:00
WAXAHACHIE – Enjoying warm friendships and cool shaved ice, Neighborhood Credit Union joined with Waxahachie leaders last week to break ground on a new location to be constructed at 1750 N. Highway 77, just south of Country Meadows Boulevard, in Waxahachie.
Italy ISD staff and faculty welcomed the new superintend Rachel L. Kistner at a rally.

Italy ISD staff and faculty welcomed the new superintend Rachel L. Kistner at a rally.

‘One Voice, One Direction, One Team’

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Wed, 08/18/2021 - 13:59
ITALY – The new school year has officially kicked into high gear and while it is safe to say school won’t be the same since the pandemic began last year, Rachel L. Kistner, Italy ISD’s new superintendent said, “The challenges we face are not unique to Italy ISD.
Cody McKinney

Cody McKinney

Red Oak PD welcomes former Midlothian Sgt. Cody McKinney

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Wed, 08/18/2021 - 13:56
RED OAK – Former Midlothian CID Sergeant Cody McKinney has been hired by the Red Oak Police Department as the new Criminal Investigations Sergeant.McKinney recently retired from the Midlothian Police Department where he also served as the Criminal Investigations Sergeant.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a second Special Session this past Saturday, but there is still no quorum in the Texas House of Representatives.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a second Special Session this past Saturday, but there is still no quorum in the Texas House of Representatives.

Gov. Abbott calls 2nd Special Session

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Wed, 08/11/2021 - 13:29
AUSTIN – Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a second Special Session this past Saturday, but there is still no quorum in the Texas House of Representatives.Four democrats did return from Washington D.C.
Christina Errisuriz was on her way to get her hair colored for the first day of school.

Christina Errisuriz was on her way to get her hair colored for the first day of school.

16-year-old dies in crash

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Wed, 08/11/2021 - 13:25
WAXAHACHIE – On Saturday at approximately 2:30 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a one vehicle crash at 122 Shoreside Trail, Waxahachie. The preliminary investigation indicates a silver 2007 Honda Accord was traveling east on Shoreside Trail.

SCHOOL ZONES IN EFFECT

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Wed, 08/11/2021 - 13:24
• The speed limit in school zones is 20 mph.• Pedestrians should always use designated crosswalks.• State law requires a person to obey the direction of a school crossing guard.• Wireless hand-held communication devices are prohibited in school zones.