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Woman suing Subway over claims its advertisements are ‘grossly misleading’

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 13:17

The Dallas Express reported Anna Tollison, who recently purchased a $6.99 Steak & Cheese sandwich, alleges what she received resembled little to the advertised images featured on Subway’s app.Tollison filed her complaint in a U.S.

Ellis County Nov. 5 General and Special Election results

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 12:37

ELLIS COUNTY – As of 9 p.m. Nov. 5, 2024 Election Night Unofficial Results: CITY OF ENNIS SPECIAL ELECTIONS TO FILL A VACANCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING COMMISSIONER WARD 1, UNEXPIRED TERMCathy Falkenbach – 339/50.67%Austin Estes – 330/49.

Texas State Representative Brian Harrison (R-District 10)

Rep. Brian Harrison wins reelection in landslide

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Wed, 11/06/2024 - 12:37

MIDLOTHIAN – Texas State Representative Brian Harrison (R-District 10) was reelected to the Texas House of Representatives Tuesday in a landslide victory. STATEMENT BY REP.

It’s about time to ‘fall back’: Daylight saving time 2024 ends Sunday

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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 17:32

We are days away from getting an extra hour of sleep!Daylight saving time will end for the year at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 3, when we “fall back” and gain an extra hour of sleep.Next year, it will begin again on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Wilmer receives Planning Excellence Award for city’s comprehensive plan

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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 17:32

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s Comprehensive Plan, also known as Picture Wilmer 2040, was recognized recently by The Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association.

Karen Jimerson holding a photo of her house which was raided (note the wheelchair ramp), standing in front of the actual target house. Photo courtesy Institute for Justice.

Waxahachie SWAT ‘Wrong Home Raid’ case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court

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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 16:53

WAXAHACHIE – A 2019 case in which the Waxahachie Police Department, and officers from the Drug Enforcement Administration, attempted to execute a search warrant on a suspected methamphetamine stash house in Lancaster, Texas and raided the wrong house has now made its way to the United States...

Phone scammers at it again

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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 16:41

MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police recently reminded residents phone scammers or at it again.The PD said they had received several reports of a phone scam in which suspects are calling residents in Ellis County and claiming to be with the Ellis County Sheriff Department.

Jamison Whitaker

Convicted murderer found guilty of threatening to ‘light up’ Midlothian workplace

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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 16:38

WAXAHACHIE – Jamison Whitaker, 44, of Dallas, was convicted of terroristic threat and sentenced to 40 years in prison on Oct. 23.Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery stated in a news release, “On Nov.

Top Country Female Vocalist Janie Fricke performs at Wilmer’s Pioneer Days

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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 13:29

WILMER – Grammy Award Nominee, Billboard Magazine Top Country Female Vocalist, and Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year, Janie Fricke was a special guest over weekend at Wilmer’s Pioneer Days on Saturday on the event’s main stage.

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Ellis County Art Association hosting Steve Miller, Texas artist, Nov. 4

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Wed, 10/30/2024 - 13:28

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Art Association will be hosting Steve Miller, Texas artist, at the monthly meeting, Nov. 4 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).The public is encouraged to attend.Steve Miller works in oil, pastels and charcoal in the studio and plein air.