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2024 VOTE: Republican primary will have 13 propositions
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AUSTIN – The Republican Party of Texas released 13 different propositions primary voters will be asked to vote for or against on March 5. They were approved on Dec. 2 by the party’s executive committee:1.
Wed, 01/03/2024 - 15:47
At the heart of the ranch is a gated compound featuring a 23,000-square-foot stone mansion, built in 2000 by Tommy and Cory Ford and overlooking a lake.
5,400-acre South Creek Ranch for sale
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FERRIS – The 5,400-acre ranch, former home of Dallas executive W. Ray Wallace, CEO of Trinity Industries, who died in 2016 is for sale. One phase of homes has already been constructed and sold in the Woodstone development.
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 13:52
Members of the city of Ferris’ executive leadership team are shown at the community’s Starbucks’ recent soft opening.
Starbucks opens in Ferris
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Ferris – Starbucks opened to the public on Dec. 18, following a successful soft opening.Located at Fifth Street and Interstate 45, it marks a significant milestone in the city’s economic development and quality of life initiatives.
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 13:50
Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta
Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta featured in The Dallas Dispatch
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WILMER – When she was asked to run for Wilmer City Council, Sheila Petta had no interest. She had other matters demanding her time.That was several years ago.
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 13:48
(L) Officer Nicklaus VanDerkar, (R) Officer Elijah Samuels
Midlothian police officers recognized for saving life
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MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department recognized two of its officers last week for taking the department’s motto of “Service Above Self” to heart.
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 13:06
WORK BEGINS ON NEW ONCOR FACILITY
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MIDLOTHIAN – Dallas-based commercial property firm KDC is building a distribution center for Oncor Electric Delivery Co. The 422,000-square-foot project will be in Railport Business Park on U.S. Highway 67 southwest of Midlothian.
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 12:53
ELLIS CO. UNITED SPECIAL OLYMPICS DELEGATION TO HOST NORTH REGION POWERLIFTING MEET
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The Ellis County United Delegation of Special Olympics, in conjunction with the Waxahachie ISD will be hosting the North Texas Region Powerlifting Meet on Jan. 13, 2024.The meet will be held at Robbie Howard Junior High School, 265 Broadhead Rd., Waxahachie.
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 12:53
Primary voting season campaigns begin
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ELLIS COUNTY – The big 2024. We have been talking about it for a while now and regarding elections, the presidential election is the big elephant in the room.
Wed, 12/27/2023 - 12:11
Logo courtesy “The Chosen”
Media production development zone gets city, county approval
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MIDLOTHIAN – The City of Midlothian has agreed to nominate 8291 & 8281 Baucum Road as a Qualified Media Production Location after an application for a Media Production Development Zone Exemption was filed last month by The Chosen, Inc.
Wed, 12/20/2023 - 14:04
Tuscan Slice coming to downtown Ferris
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FERRIS – The City of Ferris, in partnership with the Ferris Economic Development Corporation, announced the upcoming opening of a restaurant by the Founders and Operators of Tuscan Slice Wood Fired Italian in the historic downtown square.
Wed, 12/20/2023 - 13:47
