ERCOT releases 60-point plan for power generation; grid reliability

In response to directives from the governor’s office to take steps to increase power generation capacity and ensure reliability of the Texas power grid, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas released a 60-point plan on July 13.

RED OAK: RO CITY COUNCIL APPROVES OPENING OF RESTAURANT, DOG HOTEL

RED OAK – The Red Oak City Council kicked off its meeting last week with a nod toward the city’s July 26 Red Oak White and Blue event. Red Oak Mayor Mark Stanfill was awarded the Community Builder Award by the Masons of Texas.

WILMER: VIRTUAL READING PROGRAM REMINDS CHILDREN IMPORTANCE OF READING

WILMER – As the pandemic in some cases wreaked havoc on structured ways for children to get their hands on and read a book, the City of Wilmer’s E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library found a creative way for the summer months to help children get their hands on a virtual book instead.

11 special session priorities, no ERCOT in sight and election integrity bill at forefront

AUSTIN – When Texas Governor Greg Abbott called a special session in Austin to begin last Thursday one item that was glaringly missing was the power grid issue. One issue that was glaringly on the list was the election integrity bill.

CIVIL AIR PATROL TEXAS WING ENCAMPMENT: Heroes behind the scenes

SAN ANTONIO – The 2021 Texas Wing Encampment just concluded with 117 graduating cadets from Camp Bullis, Joint Base in San Antonio. As the last cadet marched across the improvised parade grounds, a sense of camaraderie could be felt amongst the cadets and placed this event in the history books.

This little girl has STAAR spunk

FERRIS – She recently received a perfect score on two out of three portions of the STAAR test.

Ovilla hands Police Chief reins to 16-year veteran

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla has a new police chief. Former Ovilla Lieutenant Joey Bennett was named as the new police chief for the city on July 3.

AgTexas Farm Credit awards $21,000 in local scholarships

ELLIS COUNTY – AgTexas Farm Credit Services awarded $21,000 in scholarships virtually from the AgTexas corporate office in Lubbock on Facebook Live.

Ovilla welcomes new businesses

OVILLA – The Ovilla City Council recently issued welcoming plaques to seven new businesses in the city.

SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 6

Jake Ellzey v. Susan Wright Tuesday, July 27 Early Voting starts July 19-23 For voting locations: http://co.ellis.tx.us/elections   Jana Onyon, CERA Election Administrator Ellis County Elections 204 E. Jefferson Street, Waxahachie (972) 825-5195