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How safe are the bridges in Ellis County?
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ELLIS COUNTY – Texas has a statewide inventory of more than 55,000 bridges open to public traffic. The Texas Department of Transportation said in a 2020 report this is “significantly more than any other US state.
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:09
Arrest made in lewd activity at Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail
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WAXAHACHIE – According to the Waxahachie Police Department FB page, an arrest was made regarding a report of lewd activity at Waxahachie Creek Hike and Bike Trail. The Waxahachie Police Department had also issued extra patrols in the area after the report.
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:05
Judge Todd Little explains County Tax Abatement
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ELLIS COUNTY – Last week’s tax abatement notice for 288 acres in Red Oak spurred a longer story on the topic after sitting down with Ellis County Judge Todd Little.
Wed, 04/10/2024 - 14:03
Map courtesy Dallas Morning News
Get ready for ‘eclipse madness’ April 8
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ELLIS COUNTY – Monday is the big day for an event of a lifetime with as many as 300,000 people said to be flocking to the area for the upcoming solar eclipse.The eclipse will pass over North America between approximately 12:22 p.m. and 3:02 p.m.
Thu, 04/04/2024 - 14:37
Bryant Carnell Whitehead
Cedar Hill man arrested in Ennis homicide last week
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ENNIS – Cedar Hill resident, Bryant Carnell Whitehead, 49 turned himself in late last week to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office in connection with a shooting March 24 in the 1200 block of Grace Circle in Ennis. Whitehead was the lead suspect in the shooting.
Thu, 04/04/2024 - 14:30
Photo by Gilbert Wulff
Ferris shot-putter breaks school record
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Ferris HS senior LaDamian Blue made history on Thursday, March 21, by breaking the FHS shot-put record during a track meet held at Ferris High School.Blue’s throw of 46 feet, 7 inches surpassed the previous record of 45 feet, 11 inches, set by Xavier Gipson in 2021.Congratulations to Mr.
Thu, 04/04/2024 - 14:28
Tax abatement hearing set for 288 acres in Red Oak
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court is considering the approval of a Tax Abatement Agreement with Databank Datacenters DFW III LLC, the owner and applicant for a property located in Reinvestment Zone No. 12, in Red Oak.
Thu, 04/04/2024 - 14:25
Bryant Carnell Whitehead
Murder suspect still at large
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ENNIS – A suspect is still at large after a shooting Sunday morning at 2 a.m. outside of a residence at 1212 Grace Circle in Ennis.A 55-year man from Rice, Texas whose name has not been released, was found unresponsive when officers arrived.
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:31
Located at 615 N I-35E in Red Oak, the roughly 80,000 sq-ft entertainment center has 12 movie screens and offers bowling, an arcade, pickleball, a climbing wall, bocce ball and yard games.
Red Oak entertainment center now open
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RED OAK – The family-owned-and-operated B&B Theatres is finally open at 609 N. Interstate 35 East Service Road in Red Oak. Over the last few weeks there were test nights offered to media and influencers, and last week an opening gala.
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:29
Ingram Teacher of the Month Jacqueline Vega, with Ingram Principal Mandy Allen.
FERRIS ISD TEACHERS OF THE MONTH
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Photo not available for McDonald Teacher of the Month Susan Glaeser by press time.
Wed, 03/27/2024 - 15:27
