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Commissioners asked to lead fight in property tax reform

Wed, 06/24/2020 - 4:13pm

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis county commissioners faced what could be described as standing room only Tuesday due to COVID-19 restrictions.

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Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erica Bechard

Midlothian sailor guides aircraft on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan

Wed, 06/24/2020 - 4:06pm

PHILIPPINE SEA – Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Beck, from Midlothian, Texas, guides the wing of an E-2D Hawkeye, attached to the “Tiger Tails” of Airborne Command & Control Squadr

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The Ferris Police and Fire departments responded to a vehicle that flipped on FM 660. The driver ran into a ditch, and her vehicle hit a culvert becoming airborne. The vehicle not only hit nearby trees, but also snapped a utility pole.

The Ferris Fire Department responded along with CareFlite, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Department and Department of Public Safety Troopers to a vehicle that had flipped on Wester Road, ejecting both occupants.

Ferris vehicle accident takes man’s life

Wed, 06/24/2020 - 4:05pm

FERRIS – Last Thursday, the City of Ferris reported two motor vehicle accidents in the city just an hour apart.

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“Mojave” by Theatre Rocks! artistic director Bill Rhoten is being performed at The Core Theatre in Richardson through June 28. The western historical “dramedy” based on the true story of Olive Oatman includes (from left) Elena Vidrine of Ennis (as Olive), Lisa Rosewell of Waxahachie (Sarah Bowman) and Madeleine Makay of Waxahachie (Lilly).

Theatre Rocks! is on stage – and online!

Wed, 06/24/2020 - 4:03pm

ENNIS – Theatre Rocks! has been thrilled to re-open theatre arts in Ellis County with its world premiere of “An Orphan’s Adventure” by H. Lee McMillion.