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Clinical research treatment for Coronavirus taking place in Red Oak

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Wed, 09/09/2020 - 15:21
RED OAK – The fight against the Coronavirus is taking place right here in Ellis County.  A clinical study of treatment for the virus is being conducted by Epic Medical Research located in Red Oak. The clinical research is being conducted by Dr.
The 8,200-square-foot building for the new city hall at the corner of 6th Street and Central will offer much needed customer service and efficiency improvements. The project is scheduled to be complete in late 2021.

The 8,200-square-foot building for the new city hall at the corner of 6th Street and Central will offer much needed customer service and efficiency improvements. The project is scheduled to be complete in late 2021.

Ferris confirms new city hall

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Wed, 09/02/2020 - 13:05
FERRIS – Changes are afoot in Ferris.  The city is designing and renovating a new city hall to serve the community into the future, according to Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams.
Wilmer’s local Portacool Distribution Center, a worldwide manufacturing leader in the portable evaporative cooling industry recently gifted both the city’s police and fire departments with $1,500 each.

Wilmer’s local Portacool Distribution Center, a worldwide manufacturing leader in the portable evaporative cooling industry recently gifted both the city’s police and fire departments with $1,500 each.

Portacool presents Wilmer Police, Fire with generous donations

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Wed, 09/02/2020 - 13:02
WILMER – Good business and a good business neighbor. Wilmer’s local Portacool Distribution Center, a worldwide manufacturing leader in the portable evaporative cooling industry recently gifted both the city’s police and fire departments with generous donations of money.
Red Oak Chamber of Commerce President Clint Woodward

Red Oak Chamber of Commerce President Clint Woodward

New digs for Red Oak Chamber

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Wed, 09/02/2020 - 13:00
RED OAK – The Red Oak Chamber of  Commerce has a new home. Moving offices from the State Farm Building the week of Aug. 14, the new location is on Ovilla Road inside the Access Self Storage office.
Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Te’Jun Restaurant coming soon to Red Oak

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Wed, 09/02/2020 - 12:56
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.
Ellis County Judge Todd Little signs the proclamation declaring “Open Texas” in front of the Ellis County Courthouse.

Ellis County Judge Todd Little signs the proclamation declaring “Open Texas” in front of the Ellis County Courthouse.

Judge Todd Little says “Open Texas”

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Wed, 08/26/2020 - 13:15
WAXAHACHIE – A proclamation was signed Monday afternoon in front of the Waxahachie courthouse declaring “Open Texas.
Officer K9 “Mac”

Officer K9 “Mac”

Wilmer’s K9 Mac talks about life on the job

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Wed, 08/26/2020 - 13:13
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

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Wed, 08/26/2020 - 13:11
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

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Wed, 08/26/2020 - 13:02
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.