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Buck Moth. Photo by Patrick Porter.

Buck Moth. Photo by Patrick Porter.

Stinging caterpillar season starts

Ellis123
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 12:07
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.
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.

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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Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:26
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.

HILCO’ disburses funds thru Operation Round Up® program

News Staff
Thu, 05/28/2020 - 05:00
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.

RO extends emergency declaration order into June

News Staff
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:33
RED OAK – An Ellis County deputy in uniform recently entered the RaceTrac gas station in Red Oak without a mask. He did not think he needed to have the mask on, since the order to wear a mask was not mandatory based on Texas Governor Abbott’s latest executive orders.
Someone threw a railroad track ballast through the front window of the Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Waxahachie sometime Friday night or Saturday morning.

Someone threw a railroad track ballast through the front window of the Wayne McCollum Detention Center in Waxahachie sometime Friday night or Saturday morning.

Ellis County Detention Center vandalized

News Staff
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:31
WAXAHACHIE – The Wayne McCollum Detention Center, 300 S. Jackson Street in Waxahachie was vandalized Friday night/Saturday morning. While the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department is still reviewing video from the location, they have not arrested a suspect in the case.
Maria Gabriela Gillen and Wilmer Fire Chief Mark Hamilton are shown after the city hired its first female fire fighter.

Maria Gabriela Gillen and Wilmer Fire Chief Mark Hamilton are shown after the city hired its first female fire fighter.

Wilmer welcomes 1st female fire fighter

News Staff
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 10:30
WILMER – The City of Wilmer has hired its first female fire fighter. The city recently welcomed 37-year-old Maria Gabriela Gillen after she was on the fire chief’s radar since she volunteered for the department about four years ago.

Red Oak ISD Board approves substantial salary increases

News Staff
Thu, 05/21/2020 - 05:00
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD Board of Trustees recognized the importance of increasing salaries for teachers and staff. They have been transparent in their desire to express to employees that they are appreciated and valued.

Downed power lines snag traffic on I-45

Ellis123
Wed, 05/20/2020 - 11:37
Downed utility lines forced the closure of Interstate 45 and Dowdy Ferry in Hutchins  Monday at 12:28 p.m. The highway reopened at 1:07 p.m. after service crews cleared the area.