Ovilla Street Repair to begin by end of month, maybe (?)

OVILLA – The Water Street Bridge Improvement Project could be underway in Ovilla by the end of August. The city originally began working with engineers back in October 2018 to begin the much-needed improvement project.

EC creating new jobs during COVID pandemic

WAXAHACHIE – Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, Ellis County recently solidified an agreement that will bring over 400 new jobs to the county, according to a recent press release put out by Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s office. On July 14, Freshpet Inc.

Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary recognized

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s new elementary school already has a feather in its cap before the doors even open. The Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary School’s Principal Umoja S.

Rep. Carl Sherman leading charge to remove Confederate memorials

AUSTIN – Members of the House Committee on Administration and the Senate Committee on Administration issued a joint letter calling for the immediate removal of several Confederate memorials located on the state capitol grounds. In addition, the members call for the renaming of the John H.

Mike Grace hired as new Asst. City Manager/COO

FERRIS – Current Director of Unincorporated Area Services at Dallas County, Mike Grace will be joining the City of Ferris as the new Assistant City Manager & Chief Operating Officer.

RO mayor mandates face masks for residents

RED OAK – On July 14, Red Oak Mayor Mark Stanfill went beyond the order issued by Ellis County Judge Todd Little and decided to make it mandatory for Red Oak residents and those visiting the city to wear a mask.

Ferris school renamed to honor long-time school board member

At a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, July 21, the Ferris Intermediate School was renamed Lee Longino Elementary to honor long-time Ferris businessman and resident Lee Longino.

ELLIS COUNTY NEWS BRIEFS (July 30, 2020)

Governor Abbott extends early voting period for November 3 election AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation extending the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election by nearly a week.  Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, Oct.

Local organizations granted funds through HILCO’s Operation Round Up® Program

ITASCA – Operation Round Up® is a voluntary program in which residential members of HILCO Electric Cooperative, Inc. sign up tohave their electric bills rounded upward to the next dollar. Every month, those additional pennies, nickels and dimes are added to a special fund.

Ovilla cancels Heritage Day

OVILLA – It should come as no surprise, the Ovilla City Council canceled its annual Heritage Day for 2020.  The cancellation was finalized at a council meeting held earlier this month.