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Deal struck on property tax relief
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AUSTIN – Texas property owners will receive tax relief through a $18 billion tax-relief plan deal that saves face for each of the “Big Three” GOP leaders, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan announced on Monday.
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 14:22
State Rep. Brian Harrison
Harrison calls for ban on race-based employment, admission practices
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ELLIS COUNTY – District 10 State Rep.
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 14:11
18-YEAR-OLD DROWNS AT LAKE WAXHACHIE
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WAXAHACHIE – The body of an 18-year-old was recovered hours after he reportedly drowned in Lake Waxahachie, according to officials.Police said officers were called to the lake on Saturday, July 8 around 1 p.m.
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 14:08
North Central Texas Council of Governments to host online public input opportunity from July 10 to Aug. 8
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ARLINGTON – The North Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting an online public input opportunity from July 10 to Aug. 8 to allow residents to learn more about transportation initiatives and participate in the regional planning process.
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 13:34
Wilmer RV Park saga continues
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WILMER – In the ongoing saga of the trailer park in Wilmer which began in March, a judge in Dallas County has issued an order denying the defendant’s plea to the jurisdiction.The plaintiff is EDD RD Park LLC, and the defendant is the City of Wilmer and Mayor Sheila Petta.
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 16:47
Photo courtesy City of Ferris
Ferris city taxes may get lowered
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FERRIS – The City of Ferris staff recently informed City Council by applying $642,000 from negotiated operational savings towards the city’s fiscal year 2023 debt payment, it will be able to lower the I&S (Interest & Sinking) tax burden by almost $0.24 per $100.00 value.
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 16:11
Adam Nathan Watson
WAXAHACHIE MAN KILLED IN ENNIS
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ENNIS – A Waxahachie man was stabbed to death in Ennis last week in the 1300 block of NW Main.Christopher Ray Meazell, 35, was stabbed in the early morning hours of June 28 by a suspect, Adam Nathan Watson, 35 also of Waxahachie.
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 15:52
Photo by Terrance Murphy
New Ferris water tower makeover complete
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The City of Ferris has a new paint scheme on its water tower located off I-45..Replacing the Ferris ISD Yellowjacket logo is a different version of the Yellowjacket on one side, and the city logo on the other side with the words “The city that bricked the world” located under the city logo.
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 15:50
Attending the event were Duncanville Mayor Barry Gordan; Glenn Heights’ Mayor Sonia Brown; Kenneth Govan from Oncor; Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta and Lancaster Mayor Clyde Hairston.
Wilmer’s 4th of July a ‘sparkling’ success
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WILMER – There were at least 1000 people at the City of Wilmer’s 3rd Annual Sparks 4th of July celebration and fireworks event this past weekend.
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 15:45
The winning ticket for the 2023 Guild Quilt “Texas in Bloom” be drawn at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15.
2023 Quilt Show at Sokol Hall in Ennis set for July 14, 15
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ENNIS – The Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis County will hold its 2023 Quilt Show at Sokol Hall in Ennis on July 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, and the price at the door is $8.Husbands and children under 12 are free.
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 15:40
