Te’Jun Restaurant coming soon to Red Oak

Construction has started on the Te’Jun The Texas Cajun restaurant location in Red Oak. The restaurant is being built on the land between the Red Oak Municipal Lake and Southbound I-35E service road, just south of Red Oak Rd. exit.

Judge Todd Little says “Open Texas”

WAXAHACHIE – A proclamation was signed Monday afternoon in front of the Waxahachie courthouse declaring “Open Texas.

Wilmer’s K9 Mac talks about life on the job

WILMER – I’m going to tell my story as a Wilmer K9 on the job. My name is Mac, and you already like me – because I am a dog. You might not like me though if you are a criminal, because my handsome demeanor can turn pretty ugly if I must chase you – but hey, I’m just doing my job.

Palmer man killed in Sunday motorcycle accident

CORSICANA – On Sunday, August 23 at 10:25 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a two-vehicle crash on FM 813 approximately 2.2 miles south east of Palmer in Ellis County.

NOW, THAT’S COMMUNITY SERVICE

After he became frustrated by TxDOT’s lack of action concerning overgrown vegetation, Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams took it upon himself to crank up a weed-eater and mow down brush along a stretch of the I-45 service road.

OVILLA HIRES NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla not only has a new public works building to be happy about, but a new public works director too. Being shorthanded for much of the past year, a few months ago the city hired James Kuykendall to take the lead in the public works department.

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR RED OAK ISD

RED OAK – After months of planning, Red Oak ISD opened its classroom doors to start the first day of the 2020-2021 School year on Thursday, August 20. They also opened their virtual learning access as well.

FERRIS LOW COST PET VACCINATIONS / FREE PET REGISTRATION SATURDAY, AUGUST 29

CANINE Rabies: $10 DHPP: $23 Bordetelia: $15 Leptospirosis: $14 VAX PLUS (All Above): $55   Heartworm Test: $27   DOG YEARLY COMPLETE (All Above): $75   Heartworm Prevention – Proheart 6/Triheart plus Flea/Tick Prevention: Bravecto (3 months): $55 Puppy Packages:...

ELLIS CO. GOES ‘BACK-TO-SCHOOL’

WAXAHACHIE – Back-to-school in Ellis County has either already become a reality for school-age children or will very soon. While different cities have different dates set for the first day, one thing is certain – school for the 2020/2021 will be anything but normal.

Ferris gas leak causes temporary shelter-in-place

The City of Ferris issued a shelter-in-place order Monday, August 17 at 12:38 p.m. after a large gas leak near Ferris Road and Maple was reported.  “Roads in the area are closed and we are asking for you to avoid the area,” stated a NIXLE alert.