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How to apply for an SBA Disaster Loan

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Wed, 07/24/2024 - 12:43
The U.S. Small Business Administration offers low-interest disaster loans to Texans.SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Midlothian Police involved in pursuit, shooting

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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 13:51
MIDLOTHIAN – Midlothian Police were involved in a multi-city pursuit and shooting early Friday morning at around 2:43 a.m. when the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch was notified of a pursuit involving officers from the City of Dalworthington Gardens and the Town of Pantego.

Sheriff issues ‘Scam Alert’

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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 13:49
ELLIS COUNTY – Last week, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by a local law enforcement agency that a group of scammers were targeting citizens in Ellis County.There are several variations of the scam that “made their rounds through Ellis County,” according to an ECSO press release.
Photo courtesy ESD #2

Photo courtesy ESD #2

ESD #2 funded new ambulance in Ovilla

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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 13:45
OVILLA – The City of Ovilla will soon be seeing a variety of benefits from the recent passing of an Ellis County ESD #2 sales tax proposition.One of those benefits will be the funding of a much-needed ambulance service in that city.

1 month remains to apply for FEMA assistance after April 26-June 5 storms

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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:55
AUSTIN – Texans who sustained losses from the storms and flooding April 26-June 5 have one month remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline is Aug. 15.To date, FEMA has provided $176.7 million to 76,562 Texas households. The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved $52.
7 Brew has seen steady lines since they opened their establishment.

7 Brew has seen steady lines since they opened their establishment.

Red Oak welcomes new businesses

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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:38
RED OAK – A few well know franchises have recently opened or broken ground in Red Oak. 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee opened last week at 131 E Ovilla Rd., and based on the steady line of customers, they should do well.

Ennis PD officer recognized for saving life

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Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:32
ENNIS – Ennis Police Department Detective Maria Lozano was recently recognized by U.S. Representative Jake Ellzey, (R-06) for her quick thinking when she saved the life of an unconscious man in Malakoff.
Jennifer Samantha Puente

Jennifer Samantha Puente

Long-time Ellis County fugitive convicted of 2012 murder

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Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:09
WAXAHACHIE – Jennifer Samantha Puente, 30, of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, pled guilty to murder and tampering/fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse in the 2012 death of 15-year-old Moriah Gonzales of Ennis.
Ferris Economic Development Corporation requested the rezoning of .69 acres at the southwest corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and South Wood Street. Ferris’ EDC purchased the property in February 2024 for the development of a restaurant in alignment with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan for that area of the city.

Ferris Economic Development Corporation requested the rezoning of .69 acres at the southwest corner of the intersection of West 6th Street and South Wood Street. Ferris’ EDC purchased the property in February 2024 for the development of a restaurant in alignment with the city’s Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Plan for that area of the city.

New developments fuel Ferris growth

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Wed, 07/10/2024 - 14:03
FERRIS – At a joint Planning & Zoning Commission/City Council meeting in late June both bodies held joint public hearings to approve rezoning applications for two future developments in the city.Village Place Towns Rezoning was approved on 17.