Ellis County COVID replay – not again

ELLIS COUNTY – Rumor has been swirling that there will be new COVID cases coming to a city near you beginning this fall.Cases have been reported as of this month in countries around the world.There have even been a few people who have apparently been diagnosed with COVID locally.

RED OAK POLICE SEARCH FOR SUSPECTS AFTER 18-YEAR-OLD FOUND SHOT IN STREET

RED OAK – Red Oak police are searching for suspects in a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead last week.Officers responded late Tuesday night to the 200 block of Troy Lane, a residential area off Cole Road, and found the victim lying in the road with gunshot wounds, according to police.

Wilmer purchases lifesaving equipment

WILMER – The City of Wilmer recently entered into an agreement with Medical Technology Manufacturer Stryker to purchase emergency medical equipment for the city’s Fire Department.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS FIRE RUNOFF ALL CLEAR IN ELLIS COUNTY

ELLIS COUNTY – The Sherwin Williams fire that occurred in Garland several weeks ago set to affect Ellis County has been given an all clear.

Union Pacific key to bringing new jobs, taxable value to Wilmer

WILMER – The City of Wilmer City Council received a presentation last week from Union Pacific Railroad regarding future projects possibly coming to the city in the future.Union Pacific Railroad representatives offered a variety of options for future rail within the city.

Glenn Heights shooting suspect arrested

GLENN HEIGHTS – The suspect in last week’s shooting in the City of Glenn Heights has been taken into custody.

Harrison delivers big win for taxpayers

ELLIS COUNTY – When Texas State Representative Brian Harrison, Republican, D-10 said, “I’m fed up with overtaxed Texans being forced to fund government tyranny and the indoctrination of their children,” he meant business.

Midlothian man sentenced to 43 years for sexual abuse of a child

WAXAHACHIE – A 33-year-old Midlothian resident, Jonathan Garcia, was convicted in an Ellis County court last week for continuous sexual abuse of a young child.The week-long trial culminated with the conviction and sentencing of Garcia to 43 years in prison without the possibility of parole.

Getzendaner Park rapist gets maximum sentence

WAXAHACHIE – Rolando Becks, 33, of Waxahachie was convicted of sexual assault last week and sentenced to 20 years in prison.After four days of testimony, the Ellis County jury returned the guilty verdict for sexual assault, which occurred in May 2020 at Getzendaner Park in Waxahachie.

City of Ferris is 23rd in fastest growing home prices

FERRIS – The City of Ferris has been named #23 in the Stacker’s list of compiled cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.The report stated a one-year price change increased by 3.2% or $8,224 and a five-year price change came in with a 63.8% increase or $101,927.