Ellis County Commissioners give first ever ‘Heroic Citizen Award’

WAXAHACHIE – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court gave out its first ever “Heroic Citizen Award” to Jaden Segura, 16.The award recognized Segura’s heroic actions on May 5, when he saved the life of a motorcyclist at the intersection of FM 813 and Gibson Road in Waxahachie.

Hutchins PD to install Flock Safety cameras

HUTCHINS –  The Hutchins Police Department will be partnering with Flock safety to install eight stationery license plate reader cameras throughout the city.

Schedule change for Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas

AUSTIN – All Disaster Recovery Centers operating in Texas will operate 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will be closed on Sundays, effective July 29.The centers help Texans with recovery from two disasters, Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding.

FERRIS RIBBON CUTTING AT CENTURY COMMUNITIES

On July 24, the Ferris Chamber of Commerce welcomed Century Communities, their newest member, at Sperling Farms Housing Development, 405 Sperling Lane & Brant Drive, Ferris.The development has plans for 157 homes.

Wilmer weighing mixed-use project

WILMER – A nearly 70-acre development could move forward in southern Dallas County.Wilmer City Council recently reviewed the rezoning of a tract that would usher in a sweeping mixed-use project.

Ellis County Back-to-School Bashes

ELLIS COUNTY – As parents are readying their children for back-to-school, cities in the area are having upcoming Back-to-School Bashes to help alleviate some of the expense of students returning to the classroom. ENNISEnnis ISD’s Back to School event will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 to 11 a.m.

Midlothian US 287 getting safety improvements

MIDLOTHIAN – For those drivers on US Highway 287 be mindful of the safety improvements being made that highway at exit ramp at FM 663.The work began on July 18, at the southwest corner of FM 663 and Highway 287.

Commissioners vote to continue Grievance Committee plan

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court voted unanimously in its meetings earlier this month to continue to adhere to Local Government Code §152.014(A)(1) to determine the county’s composition of its Salary Grievance Committee.

Butch Bryant on November ballot for Ellis County Republican JP Precinct 4

WAXAHACHIE – It was back in the spring when the Ellis County Commissioners Court named Mike McKenna as the temporary Justice of the Peace for Precinct 4.At the time, the Ellis County Precinct Chairs spoke to the court about their suggestion for the temporary replacement.

Maypearl artist Debob Jacob to demonstrate oil painting techniques

WAXAHACHIE – Debob Jacob, artist from Maypearl, will be doing a demonstration in oil painting for The Ellis County Art Association at their monthly meeting, Aug. 5 at First Baptist Church of Waxahachie (450 US287 BYP).