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Shown with Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott are Officer Steinfeldt’s widow Michelle and 17-year-old daughter Alyssa, who were in attendance with other family members including mother Debra and father Harry. Photo by Greg Chapman / The Ellis County Press.

Shown with Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Scott are Officer Steinfeldt’s widow Michelle and 17-year-old daughter Alyssa, who were in attendance with other family members including mother Debra and father Harry. Photo by Greg Chapman / The Ellis County Press.

Ferris honors memory of beloved police officer

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 17:13
FERRIS – When the Ferris Police Department moves its headquarters to the now Ferris City Hall, the building will have a new name.  Passed by the Ferris City Council on Monday, Sept.

Wilmer will celebrate National Night Out

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:47
WILMER – The City of Wilmer will be having its annual National Night Out celebration Tuesday, Oct. 6.  Wilmer Police Chief Victor Kemp said several weeks ago he felt strongly about hosting the event even with COVID-19 causing many cities to cancel.
This year’s golf tournament will be held at Country View Golf Course in Lancaster.

This year’s golf tournament will be held at Country View Golf Course in Lancaster.

RO Chamber hosting annual golf tournament this week

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:45
RED OAK - The Red Oak Area Chamber Classic Golf Tournament has been hosted by the Chamber of Commerce for the past 31 years. Normally the golf tournament is held in May – this year COVID-19 affected that too.

Motorcycle crash injures 1

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:37
FERRIS - On Sept. 11, at approximately 9:32 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a one vehicle crash on FM 660 approximately 150 feet east of Newton Road in Ellis County.

Juvenile shot in Waxahachie in stable condition

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Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:28
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Patrol Deputies were called to an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Monday at 6:42 p.m.   The juvenile, whose identity was not released, was shot in the 300 block of Chapel Hill Lane in Waxahachie. Sheriff’s Office Media Relations Sergeant Joe M.
Midlothian firefighters pushed Engine No. 1 into the apparatus bay, a tradition that dates back to the days when fire wagons were powered by horses who had difficulty walking backwards.

Midlothian firefighters pushed Engine No. 1 into the apparatus bay, a tradition that dates back to the days when fire wagons were powered by horses who had difficulty walking backwards.

Midlothian opens new fire station

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Wed, 09/16/2020 - 15:34
MIDLOTHIAN – The City of Midlothian recently celebrated the opening of a new fire station located on US Highway 287 and West Main Street (1900 West Main Street).  The new state-of-the-art station replaces the current Fire Station No. 1 on 8th Street.

Ferris student tests positive for COVID-19

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Wed, 09/16/2020 - 15:29
FERRIS – Last week a student at Ferris High School received a positive test result for COVID-19. The student had been at the Ferris ISD campus during the morning hours.  The name and information regarding the student was not released.