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AMERICANS ARE BEING WARNED BY THE FBI
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The FBI says it is now your duty to watch and report “family members and friends” they believe may have become “radicalized.”
Family members and peers are often best positioned to witness signs of mobilization to violence. Help prevent homegrown violent extremism.
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Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:54
FATAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT ON 1700 BLOCK OF WEST WINTERGREEN ROAD
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Lancaster – On Monday, July 12, at approximately 2:26 a.m., Lancaster Police were dispatched to the 1700 block of West Wintergreen Road in response to a major single-vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, officers observed a 2005 Toyota Solara occupied by an adult female.
Wed, 07/14/2021 - 12:52
Seven-month-old Miguel Ramirez
Abducted Ennis baby found safe
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ENNIS – A missing Ennis child was recovered safely late last week after an Amber Alert went statewide for seven-month-old Miguel David Lee Ramirez.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:42
L to R; Judge Bob Carroll, County Commission Lane Grayson, Italy Superintendent Rachel Kistner, Ennis Superintendent Jay Tullos, JJAEP Administrator Darrin Robinson, Ellis County Judge Todd Little and Midlothian Assistant Superintendent KayLynn Day.
JJAEP to open facility in Waxahachie
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WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County recently held a groundbreaking event for the new Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) facility which will be open by September.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:39
Texas Central, the private development company for the bullet train that would connect North Texas with Houston, signed a $16 billion contract recently with Webuild, an engineering and construction company based in Milan, Italy.
High-speed train moves forward with $16 billion contract, construction team
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Texas Central and Milan-based Webuild will work together to construct the rail line, which will allow passengers to travel between Dallas and Houston in 90 minutes.
A high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston could be closer to reality after developers signed a contract with builders this month.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:37
Hope Clinic is currently located in downtown Waxahachie, but it is constructing a larger facility for future use.
Hope Clinic’s mission supported by county
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ELLIS COUNTY – Hope Clinic, the only federally-qualified health center for the service area encompassing the entire county, has been servicing the needs of Ellis County residents since 1999.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:36
Providence McNeill
Lancaster police seek help in locating missing child
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Lancaster – Providence McNeill, a 16-year-old Black Female was initially reported as a runaway on Sunday, June 27.
After a thorough investigation, it was determined on Thursday, July 1, McNeill was missing and considered high risk and in danger due to mental health concerns.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:34
CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY LAW BEGINS SEPT. 1
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Starting Sept. 1, eligible Texans will be eligible to carry a handgun without a license or training.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a permitless carry bill to make this all possible.
Previously, a permit was needed with required training.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:33
Ovilla Main Street parking lot, walking trails complete soon
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OVILLA – The City of Ovilla Main Street Parking Lot expansion and walking trails are in the final stages this month.
The walking trails as well as directional signs and lighting are being done in phases, and the parking lot is complete – with the exception of crosswalks.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:30
ROISD board approves budget
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EDITORS NOTE: An earlier story on the ROISD budget contained errors. We apologize for the oversight.
RED OAK – On June 21, the Red Oak ISD School Board approved the budget for the 2021-22 school year, totaling $76.8M.
Wed, 07/07/2021 - 13:29
