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Former Texas State Representative John Wray has announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current State Representative Jake Ellzey to Congress.

Former Texas State Representative John Wray has announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current State Representative Jake Ellzey to Congress.

John Wray will seek election to vacated Texas House Seat

Ellis123
Wed, 08/04/2021 - 13:50
WAXAHACHIE – Former Texas State Representative John Wray today announced he will seek election to House District 10 following the election of current State Representative Jake Ellzey to Congress. District 10 includes all of Ellis County and part of Henderson County.
John Kelly Forbes

John Kelly Forbes

Driver struck officer during chase

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:32
WAXAHACHIE – John Kelly Forbes, 34, was convicted by a jury and sentenced to 30 years for aggravated assault of a police officer, according to Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.

Red Oak ISD table vote to renew 10-year teaching option

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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:31
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD tabled a vote until the August school board meeting pending a request for additional data points including students’ success rates regarding a successful 10-year ISD program called Edgenuity.
Midlothian Police Department Officer Chris Vinson, with trophy, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections. He was supported at the competition by Midlothian Sgt. Jordan, Commander Harp and Police Chief Carl Smith.

Midlothian Police Department Officer Chris Vinson, with trophy, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections. He was supported at the competition by Midlothian Sgt. Jordan, Commander Harp and Police Chief Carl Smith.

Midlothian officer wins 2nd place in Texas Challenge

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:25
MIDLOTHIAN – Officer Chris Vinson, Midlothian Police Department, returned from Corpus Christi several weeks ago as a two-time second place winner in the Texas Challenge, an event that improves the quality of Texas inspectors and their roadside inspections.
Texas State Technical College will begin offering an online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing statewide starting this fall.

Texas State Technical College will begin offering an online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing statewide starting this fall.

TSTC to debut Cloud Computing certificate this fall

Ellis123
Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:17
RED OAK – Texas State Technical College will offer a new online Advanced Technical Certificate in Cloud Computing starting this fall.

Midlothian hosts 2021 Mayor’s Back to School Bash Aug. 14

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Wed, 07/28/2021 - 13:14
MIDLOTHIAN – Students in the Midlothian Independent School District will soon have the opportunity to enjoy a day full of food, games, water slides – and much more! – at the annual Mayor’s Back to School Bash on Aug. 14,  from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Local State Rep. Carl Sherman, former Ferris City Manager, is one of 50 Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C. to avoid voting on a “controversial” election reform bill. Photo is from Sherman’s Facebook page.

Local State Rep. Carl Sherman, former Ferris City Manager, is one of 50 Democrats who fled to Washington, D.C. to avoid voting on a “controversial” election reform bill. Photo is from Sherman’s Facebook page.

TEXAS DEMOCRATS ABANDON THEIR POSTS; FLEE TO D.C.

Ellis123
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 13:00
WASHINGTON – Last week on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Texas Democrat lawmakers fleeing from their Constitutional responsibilities in Austin during the recent special session to come to Washington, D.C. “All eyes are now on Washington D.C.
Photo of “Patriot Boys” at the press conference/ISD meeting Monday night in Midlothian.

Photo of “Patriot Boys” at the press conference/ISD meeting Monday night in Midlothian.

Press conference held prior to Midlothian ISD meeting

Ellis123
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:57
MIDLOTHIAN – A DFW group called the “Patriot Boys” attended the Midlothian ISD School Board meeting Monday night and press conference held by a grassroots group of Midlothian ISD parents and taxpayers called Respect Midlothian 1888.
“Then and Now: The Ringling Brothers visit downtown Waxahachie in 1901.”

“Then and Now: The Ringling Brothers visit downtown Waxahachie in 1901.”

Historic Ellis County Courthouse offering tours

Ellis123
Wed, 07/21/2021 - 12:55
WAXAHACHIE – For tourists who wander up on the Ellis County Courthouse in the heart of the City of Waxahachie it is at once beautiful and intimidating at the same time. Intimidating because it is older than anyone in the county at this point and if it could talk it would have some stories to tell.