SPECIAL OLYMPICS REGIONAL POWER LIFTING MEET RESULTS

The Ellis County United Special Olympics Power-lifting team carried the day at the North Texas Regional Meet held on Saturday, Jan, 13, with 28 medals, three of which were overall golds.The meet was hosted by the Waxahachie Independent School District at Howard Junior High.

Laws that became effective Jan. 1

AUSTIN – Do you know what laws became effective on Jan. 1, after our politicians in Austin completed the 88th regular legislative session and four special sessions, the last one ending Dec. 3, 2023.

Candidate application packets available for local elections

ELLIS COUNTY – Candidate packets are available for local general Municipal Election to be held on Saturday, May 4.Candidate applications may be completed and returned for a place on the May 4 General Municipal Election Ballot from Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Feb. 16 at 5 p.m.

Red Oak political sign ordinance under fire

RED OAK – The Red Oak City Council came under fire over a political sign ordnance Monday evening.Several local and county residents shared their concerns over the current ordinance to amend election signs.

Ellis County man detained at border on manslaughter felony warrant

ELLIS COUNTY – U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported on Jan. 4  their officers at the Laredo Port of Entry detained Francisco Morales, 59 for an outstanding felony warrant for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle.

WILMER GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION FILINGS OPEN

WILMER – The City’s upcoming general municipal election will be held on Saturday, May 4, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., for the purpose of electing a mayor and two city council members, at-large, for a two year term.

Coulston graduate of TMCC Program

Denton – Sumer Coulston, Red Oak Deputy City Secretary, graduated from the Texas Municipal Clerks Certification Program.Graduates complete approximately 200 hours of individual study over a four-course curriculum and attend eight two-day seminars for an additional 100 hours of classroom study.

Harrison requests multiple interim charges for next legislative session

AUSTIN – Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian, has formally requested Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan issue multiple interim charges in preparation for the next legislative session.

Ennis PD respond to shots fired Sunday

ENNIS – The Ennis Police Department responded to shots fired Sunday morning at locations including the 900 block of S. McKinney Street and on Tonya Lynn.According to Ennis PD, there were no known victims associated with the gunfire.

2024 VOTE: Mail-in ballot applications available

AUSTIN – As of  Jan. 1, Texans can now apply for a ballot by mail to start the voting process in the March 5 primary election for local, state, and national offices. VOTING REGISTRATIONBefore you can vote by mail, you must be registered to vote. Voter registration in Texas must be done by Feb.