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Last week, Wilmer Mayor Emmanuel Wealthy-Williams, along with State Representative Carl Sherman, Lancaster Mayor Clyde Hairston, Hutchins Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Elmore and a number of other city officials from the area broke ground on Pleasant Run Road at the site of Yes Communities Manufacturer Homes.

Wilmer breaks ground on 5-lane road

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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 00:00

WILMER – It was just a matter of time before the progress around Interstate 45 and the surrounding area would begin to cause a need for more lanes on Pleasant Run Road.

Staffer of Hope Clinic in Waxahachie will give back to its patients to mark National Health Center Week 2019, now through Aug. 9. Friday, Aug. 9.

Hope Clinic celebrates National Health Center Week

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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 00:00

WAXAHACHIE – Hope Clinic will give back to its patients to mark National Health Center Week 2019, now through Aug. 9. The effort is part of a national campaign to increase awareness of the ways health centers are providing affordable health care in communities.

Dr. Tom Wilson

Life School mourns passing of founder

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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 00:00

RED OAK – The Life School family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Tom Wilson, Life School founder and father of current Life School Superintendent Dr. Brent Wilson. “We offer our deepest condolences to the Wilson family during this difficult time.

Ferris city council approves interim city manager

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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 00:00

FERRIS – The Ferris city council voted 5 – 0 to enter into a contract with Clovia English as the interim city manager. English is the former city manager of both Corinth and Lockhart. She also served as public works director in the city of Lancaster.

Ferris ISD students get free breakfast, lunch

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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 00:00

FERRIS – Ferris ISD now qualifies for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), according to Gay Clark, Ferris ISD Food Service Director. “This program is a great benefit to all of our students and families attending Ferris ISD,” said Clark.

State Sales Tax Revenue totaled nearly $2.9 billion in July

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Thu, 08/08/2019 - 00:00

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.86 billion in July, 4.3 percent more than in July 2018. “State sales tax revenue growth in July was moderate, with services and restaurant sectors leading the growth,” Hegar said.

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Red Oak accident claims 2 lives

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:00

RED OAK – Two men died in a collision last Friday in the southbound lanes of the 100 block of N. Interstate 35E. William Augustus Moore, 64, of Dallas was ejected from the motorcycle he was driving after he ran into the back of a passenger vehicle.

School supply lists now available online

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:00

Parents from local schools have a new tool in their back-to-school bag of tricks this year as all of their school’s supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com.

Texas sales tax holiday is Aug. 9-11

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:00

AUSTIN – Whether you’re in need of notebooks, rulers or running shoes, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on those and other items during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11.

Joe Flores, Wilmer’s new development services director, oversees the new elementary school from several vantage points.

Development services director oversees new elementary school

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Wed, 07/31/2019 - 05:00

WILMER – Before Joe Flores, City of Wilmer’s Development Services Director joined the team in that city, he was involved in the Wilmer community under Dallas ISD construction services for the past 10 years. He was part of the team to remodel the Wilmer High School/Stadium.