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ENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT WELCOMES NEW APPARATUS

Ellis123
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 17:41
The Ennis Fire Department welcomed a new apparatus to its fleet early last week.The E-193 Pushback Ceremony took place at Fire Station Three on Country Club Road.

Upcoming city council elections

Ellis123
Wed, 02/26/2025 - 17:34
May 3 is Election Day, so remember to get out and vote. IMPORTANT DATES FOR VOTERSApril 3, 2025: Last day to register to vote for the May 3  general election.April 21, 2025: First day of early voting by personal appearance.
Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Authored by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) and co-authored by 28 other senators, SB 4 proposes increasing the state’s Homestead Exemption from $100,000 to $140,000 – the largest such exemption in Texas history. Image courtesy Texas Border Business.

Increasing Homestead Exemption for seniors not a win for local ISDs

Ellis123
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 17:10
MIDLOTHIAN – Last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick released a statement on the unanimous passing of SB 4 and Senate Joint Resolution 2 to increase the Homestead Exemption to $140,000, and $150,000 for seniors.Texas Sen.

2 false threats at Ennis High School, hospital

Ellis123
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 16:46
ENNIS – According to the Ennis Police Department Facebook page, a threatening email targeting the Ennis High School campus was received at the end of early release last week.

ROISD looking for more money

Ellis123
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 14:37
RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD School Board approved the administrative recommendation for phase 2 of the long-term facility plan to call for a $213.9 million bond election for May 3, 2025.The school board approved the bond election on Jan. 27.

Print newspapers still alive and well in Ellis County

Ellis123
Wed, 02/12/2025 - 13:09
ELLIS COUNTY – While print newspapers struggle and some cities work hard to stay out of mainstream media news, the fact is newspapers demanding transparency have never been more important in the United States.It is true, readers do get their news online these days.