SEARCH ON FOR MURDER SUSPECT

WAXHACHIE – A 29-year-old male found dead late last week in Ennis has been identified as Waxahachie resident Jordon Von Hoffman.  While the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department is not releasing the cause of death at the moment, the manner of death was noted as homicide.

THE UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MAY ELECTIONS

ELLIS COUNTY – The year 2021 will be a time when Americans and locals won’t forget when it comes to elections.  From the Presidential election that spilled over into 2021 drama to the postponed elections from May 2020, it is now time to gear up and vote on May 1, 2021 for open City Council seats.

Rozier named new Ellis County tax assessor/collector

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court appointed Richard F. Rozier as the county’s new tax assessor.  Rozier was one of three finalists that included a current employee of the tax assessor department and a local CPA/attorney.

Candidates file for school board election

ELLIS COUNTY – It is time to gear up for another election on May 1, 2021 for not only city council seats and props, but also for open school board trustee seats.  While there are a number of cities in Ellis County as well as ISD boards, there are only four cities with school board elections in May.

2 VEHICLE CRASH LEAVES 1 DEAD

ELLIS COUNTY – On Friday, March 26 at approximately 12:05 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a two vehicle crash on the northbound side U.S. 287 approximately one-quarter mile south of Park School House road.

Bonds/Propositions for May Election

ELLIS COUNTY – With the open city council and school board seats on the May ballot, there will also be a number of bond election and proposition various cities are asking residents to consider.   FERRIS   Proposition A The current term of office for each duly elected alderman is two (2) years.

Wilmer’s Easter drive-thru this Thursday

WILMER – The City of Wilmer will be hosting a safe way to enjoy Easter this year. On Thursday, April 1, this year’s Easter Drive-Thru event will take place at Wilmer City Square beginning at 3 p.m.

Midlothian seeking approval on $125-million bond election

MIDLOTHIAN – The bond package will feature four propositions including $46-million for a new public safety and police headquarters.

FERRIS – PROP ‘A’ ON MAY’S BALLOT: SALES TAX INCREASE SOUGHT BY ESD NO. 5 FOR COUNTY RESIDENTS

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Emergency Service District No. 5 will be asking voters to vote on a local sales and use tax in the ESD 5 district in May’s election.

Red Oak holds Baseball and Softball Complex Grand Opening

RED OAK – The City of Red Oak officially held its Grand Opening of the new Baseball and Softball Complex on Saturday, March 20. The complex is located at the end of Live Oak street and behind what used to be the Red Oak Junior High just past Watkins Park.