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Public hearing set for creation of ESD 12
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to set the hearing for the creation of the Ellis County Emergency Service District #12 for Jan. 21, 2025.Ellis County Clerk Krystal Valdez verified all signatures from the petition were qualified voters.
Wed, 12/18/2024 - 15:54
Michael Halla
Former Ferris city attorney trial gets underway
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ELLIS COUNTY – The trial for local attorney Michael Halla from Lancaster began in Ellis County Court this week after a jury was selected early last week for the trial.
Wed, 12/18/2024 - 15:54
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SPCA of Texas’ Ellis County Animal Care Center reopened Sunday after infectious illness incident scare
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department reported on Saturday, just one day after notifying the public of an infectious illness incident at the SPCA of Texas’ Ellis County Animal Care Center, that it was all clear to re-open.
Wed, 12/18/2024 - 15:38
Ovilla passes sanctuary city ordinance for the unborn
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OVILLA – The Ovilla city council passed an ordinance at last week’s city council meeting 4-1 outlawing abortion and declaring Ovilla a sanctuary city for the unborn. Place 4 Doug Hunt was the lone “no” on the vote.
Wed, 12/18/2024 - 15:37
Harrison sounds alarm: Texas A&M using tax dollars for LGBTQ recruitment
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Rep. Brian Harrison is sounding the alarm on Texas A&M using state resources to support LGBTQ recruitment and retention efforts.
Wed, 12/18/2024 - 14:48
Aron Kulhavy
Ennis interim city manager resigns 2 weeks into the job
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ENNIS – The newly named Ennis’ Interim City Manager, Aron Kulhavy, resigned on Thursday.Kulhavy, who had previously served as city manager for Huntsville, started on the job just over two weeks ago on Nov. 20.
Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:36
Mary Bennet (Amy Zollinger) has a compulsion for facts that sometimes exasperates her sister Elizabeth Darcy (seated, Jessica Kovar) in “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley,” runs through Dec. 22 at Theatre Rocks, 505 NW Main St. in Ennis.
Christmas Joy, ‘Pemberley Style’ runs thru Dec. 22
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ENNIS – The Bennet sisters of “Pride and Prejudice” fame were known for their ability to entertain, and Theatre Rocks! is sharing that spirit in its December show, “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley.”This lighthearted play by Lauren Gunderson and Margot Melcon opens Friday and runs through Dec.
Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:29
ESD #12 petitions commissioners for creation
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners were presented with petitions for the creation of Ellis County Emergency Service District #12.
Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:25
State Rep. District 10 Brian Harrison
Harrison has high hopes for Texas 89th legislative session
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ELLIS COUNTY – State Rep. District 10 Brian Harrison has high hopes for the 89th Legislative Session, and began the filing of his bills several weeks ago.
Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:24
Winning ROISD Holiday Card Design: Lorisa Fernandez, 9th grader
ROISD holiday card art contest winners named
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RED OAK – Each year, Red Oak ISD celebrates the holiday season with our business partners, organizations, elected officials, other ISDs, and ambassadors by sharing a Holiday Card designed with student artwork.This is the 17th year of the annual Holiday Card Art Contest.
Wed, 12/11/2024 - 17:15
