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A STATESMAN GOES ON TO GLORY
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ELLIS COUNTY – His death leaves a hole in the hearts of many Ellis County residents.It certainly leaves a hole in mine.Paul Perry (1960-2024), Ellis County Commissioner for Pct. 3, died at home this past weekend after battling cancer.
Wed, 02/14/2024 - 14:02
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press
PRIMARY ELECTION EARLY VOTING BEGINS FEB. 20
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ELLIS COUNTY – The 2024 voting season begins March, then May and finally November.March 5 is election day for the primaries for both Democratic and Republican candidates. Primary election early voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 20. Listed below are candidates in the March 5 primaries.
Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:52
Wilmer’s seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch
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WILMER – City of Wilmer seniors stay busy. They also enjoy visiting with other Wilmer residents.Should you be looking for a place to enjoy lunch on a weekday, stop by and fellowship with the city’s seniors this month and throughout the year.
Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:48
Glenn Heights officer involved shooting investigated by Texas Rangers
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GLENN HEIGHTS – Last Friday, Feb. 9, the Glenn Heights Police Department responded to a robbery in progress at 2523 Sunburst Drive. At approximately 2:15 p.m., when officers arrived at the location, they were fired on by one of the suspects.
Wed, 02/14/2024 - 13:39
Left: Sandra Maritza Molina. Right: Alonzo Burrows Jr.
Suspect arrested in Ellis County hit-and-run fatality
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety has arrested 26-year-old Sandra Maritza Molina, of Ennis, for failure to stop and render aid involving death, a 2nd degree Felony, according to Sgt. William Lockridge.Reports indicate Alonzo Burrows Jr.
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:43
MUD meeting location upsets local residents
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ELLIS COUNTY – A group called the Ellis County Conservatives are asking for citizens who are concerned about the MUD districts to speak out about what some people believe is a bad meeting location for an upcoming meeting.
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:39
Ellis County MUDs controversy continues
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Residents of Ellis County, where proposed MUD districts are planned, are protesting many of these developments in unincorporated Ellis county. MUDS, though legal, have raised the concerns of citizens living near where developers propose to build.
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:19
Car crashes into O’Reilly’s in Italy
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O’Reilly’s in Italy opened for business early on Saturday, Feb. 3, around 2 a.m. – when a car driven by an unidentified driver crashed into the store, causing extensive damage.As of press time there were no estimates on the amount of damage caused to the building, store fixtures and merchandise.
Wed, 02/07/2024 - 16:14
Joseph Lavon Green
Palmer man sentenced to 4 consecutive life sentences
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WAXAHACHIE – Joseph Lavon Green, 51, of Palmer, was convicted, after a jury trial, of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and three counts of sexual assault of a child, according to a statement from Ellis County and District Attorney Ann MontgomeryFrom 2008 through 2015, Green repeatedly...
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:32
Solar PV panels capture sunlight, causing electrons in the panel’s silicon cells to release energy that becomes direct current electricity. An inverter converts the DC into alternating current electricity, making it usable for homes and businesses. Excess electricity can be stored in a battery or fed back into the power grid. Additional electricity can be pulled from the grid if you need more power than your solar panels can generate.
Wilmer snags Chinese solar panel company
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WILMER – A Chinese solar panel company is closer to winning potential tax breaks for its forthcoming $200 million manufacturing facility in Wilmer.Trina announced in September its plans for the 1.3 million-square-foot facility at Wilmer’s Tradepoint 45 West development.
Wed, 01/31/2024 - 13:28
