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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

Ellis123
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

Ellis123
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

Ellis123
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

Ellis123
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.

Waxahachie Council ups homestead exemption

Ellis123
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:29
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

Ellis123
Wed, 07/03/2024 - 16:16
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.