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NEW DEVELOPMENTS UNDERWAY IN WILMER

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Wed, 07/05/2023 - 15:27
WILMER – Wilmer is expanding with both a 1.35 million-square-foot industrial park called Tradepoint West coming to the city, and Southport Logistics Center, which will be located on I-45 near the Union Pacific Intermodal yard. Southport Logistics Center’s two combined buildings will consist of 1.
As the downpour continued, at least one car got stuck under the overpass at the 5th Street exit in Ferris. Photo by Terrance Murphy.

As the downpour continued, at least one car got stuck under the overpass at the 5th Street exit in Ferris. Photo by Terrance Murphy.

Flooding leaves motorists stranded

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Wed, 06/28/2023 - 15:08
FERRIS – Heavy rains this past week caused wide-spread flooding, stranding many motorists.As the downpour deluged the Ferris part of Ellis County last week, at least one car got stuck under the overpass at the 5th Street exit.

How to keep the heat from harming you and your pets

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Wed, 06/28/2023 - 15:05
ELLIS COUNTY – Extreme temperatures are being called for again this week in North Texas, and cities like Wilmer and Ferris have put out daily extreme heat warnings to residents as a reminder that indeed everything is bigger in Texas – and that goes for the heat index too.
Earline Jackson (L) with Ferris Housing Authority Board Member Virginia January.

Earline Jackson (L) with Ferris Housing Authority Board Member Virginia January.

EARLINE JACKSON RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE ON FERRIS HOUSING AUTHORITY

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Wed, 06/28/2023 - 15:02
FERRIS – Long-time Ferris resident Earline Jackson was recently recognized for her 10-years of service on the Ferris Housing Authority board of Commissioners.She has served as the Vice Chairperson and the Chair, and has been a longtime supporter of affordable housing within Ellis county.
Rendering courtesy Tom Thumb

Rendering courtesy Tom Thumb

Tom Thumb expanding to Waxahachie

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Wed, 06/28/2023 - 14:53
WAXAHACHIE – Tom Thumb announced this past week it’s growing with Dallas-Fort Worth and will start construction in Waxahachie.The store is expected to open in summer 2024 and will have an in-store Starbucks, pharmacy drive-thru, and grocery pick-up area.
Dontriel Perry

Dontriel Perry

MURDERER RECEIVES LIFE SENTENCE

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Wed, 06/28/2023 - 14:50
ENNIS – Twenty-four-year-old Ennis resident Dontriel Perry was convicted of capital murder last week in a court of law in Ellis County.Perry was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Photo courtesy UT Southwestern

Photo courtesy UT Southwestern

MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT SET FOR NOVEMBER

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Wed, 06/28/2023 - 14:48
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Commissioners again approved a UT Southwestern Medical Center Mobile Mammography Service Agreement, as in years past.
State Rep. Brian Harrison

State Rep. Brian Harrison

Harrison refiles bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandate

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Wed, 06/21/2023 - 17:04
AUSTIN – State Representative Brian Harrison (R-10) refiled a bill for the Texas 88th Legislature’s first Special Session, re-introducing the Texas COVID Vaccine Freedom Act.The bill is an attempt to ban all COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Texas.
The City of Glenn Heights inaugural Public Safety Academy graduation ceremony was held last week, with eight students receiving their completion certificates. The free public safety academy classes offered residents a multi-departmental look at the inner workings of the city’s public safety procedures over a period of eight weeks.

The City of Glenn Heights inaugural Public Safety Academy graduation ceremony was held last week, with eight students receiving their completion certificates. The free public safety academy classes offered residents a multi-departmental look at the inner workings of the city’s public safety procedures over a period of eight weeks.

8 residents graduate from Glenn Heights first-ever Public Safety Academy

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Wed, 06/21/2023 - 17:01
GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights inaugural Public Safety Academy graduation ceremony was held last week, with eight students receiving their completion certificates.