SCHOOL ZONES IN EFFECT

• 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.

EC EMD recognized for pandemic actions

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County State Representative Jake Ellzey (R-10) issued a resolution recently recognizing Ellis County’s Emergency Management Department for its role in mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic by setting up a vaccine hub.

ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLES SEIZED

AUSTIN – Twenty-one adult, and six juvenile, alligator snapping turtles were recently released back into East Texas as part of a coordinated effort among Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Stephen F.

TEXIT, CRITICAL RACE THEORY DISCUSSED IN ELLIS COUNTY

ELLIS COUNTY – A Texas National Movement meeting this past Thursday focused on Critical Race Theory and Texit.

Baylor Professor of Virology urges lawmakers to prosecute and jail anyone who criticizes Dr. Anthony Fauci for ‘hate crimes’

A Baylor College of Medicine professor of pediatrics and molecular virology is urging lawmakers to make criticizing Dr. Anthony Fauci a federal “hate crime” which would then be punishable with extended jail time. Welcome to Orwell’s 1984.

Wilmer’s E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library announces summer reading program prize winners

WILMER – Reading is a marvelous adventure. The City of Wilmer made sure the adventure was part of its city’s summer activities for local children when the 2021 Summer Reading Club program was introduced a few months ago.

Waxahachie teacher enjoys ‘cool’ moonlighting job

WAXAHACHIE – While not all students are fans of their teachers, Waxahachie resident Joy McDonald (a junior high teacher by day) can be certain her cool ratio goes up when it comes to her side hustle.That being Frios Gourmet Pops Waxahachie, where she instantly becomes a kid (and adult) magnet.

Ennis man arrested on drug, firearm charges

ENNIS – The Ellis County Special Investigations Unit Narcotics Division executed a search warrant and arrest warrant this past Friday afternoon in the 1000 block of Edgewood Street in Ennis. At around 3:30 p.m.

Ellzey wins 6th Congressional Dist. Seat

ELLIS COUNTY – Newly elected State Rep. Jake Ellzey will be heading to Washington DC after winning the 6th Congressional race in a special election against Susan Wright last week. The 6th Congressional District includes parts of the counties of Ellis, Navarro, and Tarrant.

Midlothian says ‘yes’ to adding names to Veterans Memorial

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian City Council voted last week to add names to the upcoming Veteran’s Memorial, which they hope to have partially complete by Veteran’s Day this year.