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CONGRESS RON WRIGHT ADDRESS ELLIS COUNTY GOP
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During Saturday’s GOP precinct convention, Wright told delegates most of Congress has been AWOL since COVID-19. He said he was one of 21 Republicans to file a lawsuit to protect the Constitution.
Wed, 06/03/2020 - 12:51
D-DAY 76TH ANNIVERSARY
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On June 6, 1944 at 6:35 a.m., an armada of 150,000 Allied soldiers, supported by naval artillery fire, landed on five beaches in Normandy, France.
Their mission – to breach Hitler’s “Atlantic Wall” and free Europe from the tyranny of Nazi domination.
Wed, 06/03/2020 - 12:51
ROISD Board blesses changes to student Dress Menu for fall 2020
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RED OAK – Red Oak ISD School Board heard and okayed recommendations for changes to the current student dress options at the May 18 board meeting during the Superintendent’s Report.
Wed, 06/03/2020 - 12:49
County Judge tells Elon Musk, Tesla to ‘come join us’
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WAXAHACHIE – County Judge Todd Little has sent an open invitation to Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk inviting him to join the Ellis County family. Musk has been vocal about his dislike for the stay at home orders imposed in California, where his Tesla Motors plant is currently located.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:19
Murder hornets, stinging caterpillars newest menace
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A giant invasive hornet was sighted several times in northwestern Washington state and Canada in late 2019, causing concern across the U.S. At the request of Gov.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:18
Rep. Wray issues statement on 2020 property appraisals
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By now, most everyone has received their appraisal notice from the Ellis Appraisal District.
And I’m sure most of you, including me, felt your jaw drop when you saw your 2020 appraisal.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:18
$30,000 theft of copper results in racist remarks
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FERRIS – On April 6, Ferris Police received a call from Ronnie Magness, 57, of Ennis in regard to a burglary of Magness Cabinet Shop, 715 N. Main.
Officer G.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:18
Buck Moth. Photo by Patrick Porter.
Stinging caterpillar season starts
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As the weather warms up and people begin spending more time in their yards, parks and forests, more people will be coming home with a rash or bug bite.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:07
There are a total of about 40 vehicles in the fleet – not all have the new logo yet. The vehicles with new logos are a new program this year, and Hamilton said Ellis County Sheriff Chuck Edge worked alongside the county commissioners and Ellis County Judge Todd Little to make the new look a reality.
Ellis County Sheriff’s Office touts new vehicle logo
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WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office has a new design on their Chevrolet Tahoes.
The new design and the new Tahoe fleet are just one more way to make sure the deputies are able to be as proactive and safety conscious as possible.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:26
HILCO’ disburses funds thru Operation Round Up® program
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ITASCA – Operation Round Up® Trust Board, comprised of representatives from all of the HILCO districts, voted April 14 to disburse $10,300.00 to six organizations in the HILCO service area.
These funds were donated during the 1st quarter of 2020.
Grant checks were distributed on Tuesday, April 28.
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 05:00
