666 BILLS SIGNED INTO LAW IN TEXAS DURING 87TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION

AUSTIN – The 87th Legislative Regular Session has concluded with two special sessions having been called to date. As of September 1 however, there were 666 bills signed into law following the ended session back in May.

Ferris semi-accident claims life of driver

FERRIS – Michael Velez, of Houston, died Sunday morning when his semi-truck fell off the highway embankment on Interstate 45 and East 5th St. and burst into flames.The accident occurred around 5 a.m.A Ferris Police officer saw a huge explosion on the highway and found the semi engulfed in flames.

Wilmer to install new water meters

WILMER – The City of Wilmer will begin the installation of water meters this month.The city council voted “yes” on the new water meters in July with a cost not to exceed $880,780.

Military Doctor: ‘The covid vaccine program has killed more young active duty people than Covid did’

Dr. Lee Merritt completed an Orthopaedic Surgery Residency in the United States Navy and served nine years as a Navy physician and surgeon where she also studied bioweapons before returning to Rochester, where she was the only woman to be appointed as the Louis A. Goldstein Fellow of Spinal Surgery.

Wilmer leaders and staff attend Best Southwest Legislative Breakfast Series

WILMER – Wilmer leaders including Mayor Sheila Petta, Mayor Pro Tem Candy Madrigal and staff spent every Friday in the month of August attending the Best Southwest 2021 T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast Series.

Wray and Harrison win August 31 District 10 special run-off election

ELLIS COUNTY – The special election Tuesday for District 10 resulted in Midlothian resident Brian Harrison and Waxahachie resident John Wray with the most votes for an upcoming runoff special election.

COVID numbers up in Ellis Co.

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County’s COVID numbers are in a dire situation, and Ellis County Judge Todd Little and his staff don’t bother to return phone calls.

Constitutional carry among 660 new laws taking effect in Texas Sept. 1

AUSTIN – More than 650 new laws took effect Sept. 1, while some others have already been enacted.

VAERS numbers for COVID released by CDC

According to the most recent stats released by the CDC this past Friday, Aug.

Wilmer takes part in local government selfie challenge

WILMER – The City of Wilmer took part in the 6th Annual Engaging Local Government Leaders City Hall Selfie Day Challenge on Aug. 13 along with cities from around the country.