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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.

WILMER CITY ADMINISTRATOR GETS ‘VOTE OF CONFIDENCE’

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Wed, 06/21/2023 - 17:00
WILMER – The Wilmer City Council was heralded with kudos at last week’s city council meeting when it was noted on the council agenda that an executive session was called to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or...

2 unseated after runoff

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Wed, 06/14/2023 - 13:39
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County voter turnout for the May 6 was an embarrassing 14.50%. With 128,865 registered voters in Ellis County, only 18,689 voters thought it was necessary to get out and support our country’s freedom to take part in the election process.

WOMAN DIES EXITING VEHICLE

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Wed, 06/14/2023 - 13:36
ENNIS – A 38-year-old local woman died earlier this week when she exited a moving vehicle in the 900 block of South Clay in Ennis.Ennis Police revealed they are still unsure of the cause of the woman exiting the vehicle.

PEDESTRIAN DIES AFTER STRUCK BY MOTOR VEHICLE

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Wed, 06/14/2023 - 13:33
RED OAK – Red Oak Police and Fire Rescue were called to a motor vehicle accident early last week in the 400 block of South Interstate Highway 35E Service Road at around 10:45 p.m. The accident involved a juvenile female, who had been struck by a Gray 2007 Hummer H3.
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

DRAGPALOOZA PRO MOD WINNER

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Wed, 06/14/2023 - 13:22
Clyde Scott lined up next to the Winner’s Circle with Frankie Mad Man Taylor, in front, before the final round of competition on Saturday evening at the ADRL Dragpalooza.It appears Scott knew he was about to win since he was sitting closest to Winner’s Circle.
Sunny skies gave way to ominous looking clouds Saturday afternoon over Ferris. Heavy rain was all that hit the city Saturday afternoon, while other parts of Ellis county received strong winds and hail.

Sunny skies gave way to ominous looking clouds Saturday afternoon over Ferris. Heavy rain was all that hit the city Saturday afternoon, while other parts of Ellis county received strong winds and hail.

Springtime weather in North Texas unpredictable

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Wed, 06/14/2023 - 13:19
FERRIS – Has anyone noticed every day in the afternoon, the weather comes rolling through North Texas with big clouds that produce rainstorms, lightning, hail and thunder – just as the sun seems to be setting?Folks, that’s spring around here – the Texas way.
Construction of Contemporary Glass Tempering, LLC’s multi-million dollar facility is expected to begin in the next several months, according to owner Donald Wooten.

Construction of Contemporary Glass Tempering, LLC’s multi-million dollar facility is expected to begin in the next several months, according to owner Donald Wooten.

Ferris getting 80,000 sq-ft glass manufacturing facility on I-45

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Wed, 06/07/2023 - 14:34
FERRIS – In late May, the City of Ferris announced a $35 million residential development set to begin construction next spring on 11 acres between FM 664 and FM 983.
Jeff Steele, Mayor Pro Tem, with other city officials at last-years celebration.

Jeff Steele, Mayor Pro Tem, with other city officials at last-years celebration.

Wilmer to host 3rd Annual Independence Day celebration

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Wed, 06/07/2023 - 14:31
WILMER – The City of Wilmer will host its 3rd Annual Sparks Firework Show on Saturday, July 1, from 6-9:45 p.m. located at 4801 South Interstate 45.“We are excited to have our residents and visitors join us for our 3rd Annual Sparks 4th of July celebration!” said Mayor Sheila Petta.

Legislative bill would limit auto inspections

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Wed, 06/07/2023 - 14:29
AUSTIN – A bill considered a victory by drivers dreading taking their vehicle in for its annual safety inspection, was recently passed Texas lawmakers,  but those living in areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth will still have to make an annual trip to the mechanic and pay a yearly fee.