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State Representative David Cook

State Representative David Cook

Cook Announces for SD22

Ellis123
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:11
MANSFIELD – State Representative David Cook announced his bid for Texas Senate District 22, following the retirement announcement of State Senator Brian Birdwell.“Today, I’m officially announcing my campaign for Texas Senate,” said Representative Cook.
Vickie Ratliff

Vickie Ratliff

Vickie Ratliff to give painting demonstration July 7

Ellis123
Wed, 07/02/2025 - 13:01
WAXAHACHIE – Vickie Ratliff, an award-winning contemporary realist painter from Midlothian, will give a demonstration at the monthly meeting of The Ellis County Art Association, July 7 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP). The public is encouraged to attend.
Graphic courtesy City of Red Oak

Graphic courtesy City of Red Oak

Waxahachie/Red Oak road closures planned

Ellis123
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:37
ELLIS COUNTY – As summer gets off to a wonderful start, traffic might not be quite as wonderful.Waxahachie and Red Oak have several roadway projects this week and next week that could impact your travel time.
Various Delta 8 THC products on display at a convenience store in Spring Branch on Feb. 9, 2023. Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune

Various Delta 8 THC products on display at a convenience store in Spring Branch on Feb. 9, 2023. Credit: Sergio Flores for The Texas Tribune

Abbott vetoes THC ban, calls for regulation

Ellis123
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 12:37
AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday vetoed a contentious state ban on THC products and shortly after called a special legislative session asking lawmakers to instead strictly regulate the substance.

YMCA breaks ground in Waxahachie

Ellis123
Wed, 06/25/2025 - 11:35
WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Family YMCA held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this month despite the rainy weather, celebrating its upcoming new facility.
Graphic courtesy Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

Graphic courtesy Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary.

Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary to offer spay, neuter services

Ellis123
Wed, 06/18/2025 - 16:20
ELLIS COUNTY – The search for animal services and maintenance was closed to vendors recently in Ellis County, with no respondents proposing to shelter the animals. The county did receive a proposal from Flying B Animal Rescue and Sanctuary for spay and neuter services.