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Brooks Williams

Brooks Williams

Ferris City Manager says he may run for governor

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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:39
FERRIS – Ferris City Manager, Brooks Williams said late last week that, “People are tired of politics. They want results.” To that end, Williams has declared he just might run for governor in the years ahead.

Ovilla Mayor said he can’t say enough about city’s first responders

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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:36
OVILLA – Ovilla Mayor Richard Dormier said Monday he couldn’t say enough good things about the city’s first responders. “Putting together an action plan days before the storm occurred was critical to the success of our efforts to maintain city services for our citizens,” the mayor added.

SENATE PANEL WARNS ENERGY PRICE GOUGERS

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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:31
AUSTIN – Those trying to take advantage of people in the wake of last week’s devastating winter storm will face consequences from the state, according to members of the Senate Finance Committee.
Congressman Ron Wright

Congressman Ron Wright

GOVERNOR ABBOTT SETS SPECIAL ELECTION DATE FOR 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:29
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 1, as the special election date to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright. Congressman Wright, 67, died Feb. 7.

ONCOR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Ellis123
Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:24
Q: Why is my power out? There are two major issues affecting many of customers right now: winter storm outages and controlled power outages directed by ERCOT, which serve to reduce high demand and protect the integrity of the electric grid.
Travel on Interstate 35E north and south had some danger, but at least one lane on each side of the highway was drivable by Monday afternoon.

Travel on Interstate 35E north and south had some danger, but at least one lane on each side of the highway was drivable by Monday afternoon.

VALENTINE’S DAY BRINGS FREEZING TEMPERATURES

Ellis123
Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:22
ELLIS COUNTY – As the sirens are rumbling up and down the road in front of my street in Dallas, not far from Ellis County, I know that this same scenario is happening locally everywhere and around the state due to the extreme weather that many Texas residents know nothing about.

Don’t ignore the dangers of winter weather

Ellis123
Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:19
ELLIS COUNTY – Baby, it’s cold outside.   For those with fireplaces that could be a good way to keep warm during this week’s weather event. However, some residents in Ellis County have no power, no water and no fireplace.

Warming shelters in Ellis County

Ellis123
Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:18
Ennis Ennis Bluebonnet Call Center – 972-695-3524. People will be directed to an appropriate facility when calling this number. Ferris First Baptist Church in conjunction with the City of Ferris is offering their facility as a warming shelter during this unprecedented weather event.
Texas Republican Rep. Ron Wright was born April 8, 1953, in Cherokee County, Texas, and died Feb. 7, 2021. He represented the 6th Congressional District.

Texas Republican Rep. Ron Wright was born April 8, 1953, in Cherokee County, Texas, and died Feb. 7, 2021. He represented the 6th Congressional District.

U.S. REP. RON WRIGHT DIES FOLLOWING COVID-19 DIAGNOSIS

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Wed, 02/10/2021 - 16:36
WASHINGTON – Texas Republican Rep. Ron Wright has died, his congressional office announced in a statement Monday, stating he had been admitted to the hospital after contracting COVID-19. Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Feb. 7, 2021.