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Texas could gain 3 congressional seats after 2020 census

Ellis123
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 11:44
AUSTIN – Texas could gain three seats in Congress after adding more than 4-million people over the last 10 years, according to testimony offered before the Senate Special Committee on Redistricting Monday.
State Representative Jake Ellzey and his wife Shelby on the Texas House floor. Ellzey was sworn in on Jan. 12.

State Representative Jake Ellzey and his wife Shelby on the Texas House floor. Ellzey was sworn in on Jan. 12.

Jake Ellzey sworn in as House District 10 State Representative

Ellis123
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:47
AUSTIN – On Jan. 12, Jake Ellzey was sworn in as the Texas State Representative of House District 10 for the 87th Texas Legislature. “I’m humbled and blessed to be able to serve the people of our community. I will serve with honor, dignity and quiet professionalism,” said Ellzey.

State Capitol closed until day after Presidential inauguration

Ellis123
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:42
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety announced late last week the closure of the Texas State Capitol “out of an abundance of caution” until Thursday of this week. The Capitol was closed from Saturday, Jan. 16 until Wednesday, Jan. 20.

Commissioners approve $50,000 for children’s advocacy

Ellis123
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:33
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court approved $50,000 last week with a nod to supporting the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center. On Jan. 12, county commissioners approved the authorization of a payment to the Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center.
The NRA, whose headquarters are in Virginia (above), said in a statement they were going to restructure as a Texas nonprofit to exit what it said was a ‘corrupt political and regulatory environment in New York’ where it has been incorporated for 150 years

The NRA, whose headquarters are in Virginia (above), said in a statement they were going to restructure as a Texas nonprofit to exit what it said was a ‘corrupt political and regulatory environment in New York’ where it has been incorporated for 150 years

NRA heading to Texas?

Ellis123
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:28
The National Rifle Association plans to move to Texas, pending ongoing litigation brought against it by the New York State attorney general, who has sought to dissolve the organization for violating its nonprofit status.
Amber Rene Hagerman (November 25, 1986 – January 15, 1996) was a young girl abducted while riding her bike with her brother in Arlington, Texas.

Amber Rene Hagerman (November 25, 1986 – January 15, 1996) was a young girl abducted while riding her bike with her brother in Arlington, Texas.

DPS recognizes AMBER alert anniversary

Ellis123
Wed, 01/20/2021 - 13:09
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) joined the country in observing national AMBER Alert Awareness Day on Wednesday, Jan. 13, marking 25 years since 9-year-old Amber Hagerman of Arlington, Texas, was abducted. Hagerman was found dead four days later.
A little girl (unnamed) in Italy takes her first steps in the three-inches of snow that fell Sunday.

A little girl (unnamed) in Italy takes her first steps in the three-inches of snow that fell Sunday.

Snow short lived

Ellis123
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 13:42
ELLIS COUNTY – Even those Ellis County residents as far south as Italy saw a day of snowfall this past Sunday.  In fact, weather reports indicated the entire county got a sprinkling.

City manager proposes fiber internet

Ellis123
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 13:38
FERRIS – The Ferris City Council at a workshop Monday night listened as City Manager Brooks Williams proposed a solution for providing fiber internet to every household and business in the city.