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A group of Red Oak residents showed their opposition to the proposed 800+ acre data center development in Red Oak by standing on the north side of FM 664 waving signs last week. Photo by Charles D. Hatfield Jr. / The Ellis County Press.

A group of Red Oak residents showed their opposition to the proposed 800+ acre data center development in Red Oak by standing on the north side of FM 664 waving signs last week. Photo by Charles D. Hatfield Jr. / The Ellis County Press.

Red Oak rezones land for data center campus despite protests

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Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:10
  RED OAK – More than 100 people attended last Monday night’s nearly 5-hour meeting  to oppose the rezoning of an 830-acre property from agricultural district to allow a data center campus to be built.
Photo by Magnific

Photo by Magnific

Ellis County deputy shoots, kills armed suspect in Red Oak

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Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:07
  RED OAK – An officer involved shooting that occurred in Red Oak involving Ellis County Sheriff’s Department deputies last week left one person dead. The deceased person involved in the shooting has not been identified.
Graphic by Magnific

Graphic by Magnific

Ellis County Sheriff’s Department alerts residents to more scams

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Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:56
  ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department is keeping people informed when scammers attempt to break the law and harm residents. The latest scam the Sheriff’s Department reported is not a new one, but it is worth mentioning for residents to be careful and attentive.
Photo courtesy City of Wilmer

Photo courtesy City of Wilmer

Wilmer celebrates Cinco de Mayo

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Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:50
  WILMER – A large turnout last Tuesday celebrated the date of the Mexican army’s May 5, 1862, victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day is also known as Battle of Puebla Day.
On behalf of the Ennis Public Library, Lisa Slaughter accepts the gift of copies of early records of the Ennis United Confederate Veterans from members of the William Henry Parsons Camp #415, Sons of Confederate Veterans. From left, Jimmy Neil Crawford, Rob Jones, Lisa Slaughter, and Randy Cox. Submitted photo.

On behalf of the Ennis Public Library, Lisa Slaughter accepts the gift of copies of early records of the Ennis United Confederate Veterans from members of the William Henry Parsons Camp #415, Sons of Confederate Veterans. From left, Jimmy Neil Crawford, Rob Jones, Lisa Slaughter, and Randy Cox. Submitted photo.

Ennis Public Library receives gift of historical records

Ellis123
Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:29
  ENNIS – The Ennis Public Library received a gift of historical records from a local historical and genealogical organization.

I-35 fatality accident shuts down highway

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Wed, 05/13/2026 - 10:28
  FORRESTON – A fatality accident last Thursday at the Forreston exit on IH-35E resulted in all northbound lanes being shut down for several hours.
A $2-billion construction loan for a massive data center campus south of Red Oak will fund the first three of eight planned data centers at its 300-acre Red Oak campus on Stainback Road. Submitted map.

A $2-billion construction loan for a massive data center campus south of Red Oak will fund the first three of eight planned data centers at its 300-acre Red Oak campus on Stainback Road. Submitted map.

Red Oak citizens upset over upcoming data centers

Ellis123
Wed, 05/06/2026 - 17:02
  RED OAK – A proposed 800+ acre data center development in Red Oak is expected to move forward to the City Council for consideration on May 11 at 7 p.m at City Hall, 101 S. Live Oak St.