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After receiving the supplies, volunteers at LMSW Waxahachie got to work sorting and organizing the supplies into large bags for teachers of their sister campuses that would help replenish some of what was lost in their classrooms.

After receiving the supplies, volunteers at LMSW Waxahachie got to work sorting and organizing the supplies into large bags for teachers of their sister campuses that would help replenish some of what was lost in their classrooms.

CARE donates pallets of school supplies

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Wed, 03/17/2021 - 15:41
WAXAHACHIE – In February, the worst winter storm Texas has seen in more than a decade impacted many families and businesses across the state.
Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola sponsored the bill directing ERCOT to fix billions in billing errors by Saturday.

Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola sponsored the bill directing ERCOT to fix billions in billing errors by Saturday.

Senate tells Utility Commission to fix billion-dollar pricing error

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Wed, 03/17/2021 - 15:36
AUSTIN – In extraordinary, unscheduled action Monday, the Senate approved a bill directing the Public Utility Commission to order the state electric grid and market operator to correct billions in erroneous electric charges during the February winter storm.

23 file for 6th Congressional Seat

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Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:23
ELLIS COUNTY – There were 23 names drawn on Friday for the ballot positioning for the Special Election on May 1 to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright (R-Arlington).

Carrollton Amber Alert ends with arrest in RO

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Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:15
RED OAK – A missing 10-year-old Carrollton girl was found in Red Oak last week after an Amber Alert went out statewide. The girl’s mother, Maria Romero Ramos, 45, had been murdered, and Red Oak Police arrested suspect Ronald Singer, 35 for the crime and removal of the girl from her home.
State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving)

State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving)

Texas HB 196 repeals Castle Doctrine

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Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:13
Texas State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving) has introduced HB196, repealing the “Castle Doctrine.” This bill seeks to prevent a homeowner from using a gun to protect himself and home against an armed intruder.
Governor Greg Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott

Texas HB 3 bill filed

Ellis123
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:08
AUSTIN – This bill will mandate legal quarantine, masking, and shutting down businesses even as illegal aliens testing positive for COVID freely roam the nation. HB 3 is considered to be a Trojan horse being falsely promoted as a “curb” on the governor’s executive powers.

Rep. Slaton files legislation to abolish abortion in Texas

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Wed, 03/10/2021 - 15:37
AUSTIN – Representative Bryan Slaton of House District 2, filed legislation to abolish abortions in the State of Texas.  The bill, HB 3326, will end the discriminatory practice of terminating the life of innocent children, and will guarantee the equal protection of the laws to all Texans.
Susan Wright

Susan Wright

4 VIE FOR WRIGHT’S VACANT SPOT

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:38
ELLIS COUNTY – Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation last week announcing Saturday, May 1, as the special election date to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright.