Red Oak Police asking public for help in locating murder suspects

RED OAK – Red Oak Police are asking the public for help in locating additional suspects in a murder that happened in the city on Aug, 22, 2023, around 11 p.m. in the 200 block of Troy Lane in Red Oak.

Ellis County Commissioner’s Court set public hearing date for creation of ESD #11

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court, minus Prec. 1 Randy Stinson and Prec. 4 Kyle Butler, voted 3-0 to approve the petition for the creation of the Ellis County Emergency Services District #11.The vote was to officially set Aug.

State Rep. Carl Sherman names former Dallas DA’s chief prosecutor as new legislative director

LANCASTER – State Rep. Carl Oscar Sherman recently named former Dallas County District Attorney’s Chief Prosecutor Andrew Novak Esq. as his Legislative Director.

Waxahachie Council ups homestead exemption

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie City Council said yes in a 4-0 vote at a recent special city council meeting to raise the city’s general homestead exemption.The increase in the exemption will now be at 3.5% effective as of January, with a minimum exemption of $5,000.

Publisher defamed on Facebook post

FERRIS – A recent post on Facebook’s “Ferris News” stating Ellis County Press Publisher/Editor Charles Hatfield was the Chair of the Ferris Economic Development Corporation got a lot of attention countywide – even though it was not true.

CISCO construction nearing completion

FERRIS – Contractors Iron & Steel I, LLC company will be relocating to Ferris when construction of their new steel fabrication building is completed.

4th of July message from Ellis County Judge Todd Little

Hearing the words “Fourth of July” conjures images in my mind of glimmering fireworks, backyard barbeques, and family time.

GWAC H.S. Alumni Association honors scholarship recipients

Ennis – Recently, the George Washington Carver High School Alumni Association of Ennis awarded their 2024 scholarship recipients from Ennis High School.During the Juneteenth Program, the alumni association honored James Leaks, Sr.

FEMA assistance deadline extended to Aug. 15

Disaster survivors in Texas now have a little more time to apply for FEMA assistance. Homeowners and renters in Ellis County with uninsured losses from the storms and flooding that occurred April 26-June 5 may be eligible for FEMA assistance.Visit any Disaster Recovery Center.

TxDot asking for feedback on record $104 billion 10-year plan

DALLAS – To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.