Wilmer announces Juneteenth as official city holiday

WILMER – On Jan. 19, the Wilmer City Council voted unanimously to establish Juneteenth as an officially recognized holiday in the city to be observed on Monday, June 19.

Waxahachie ISD calls bond election

WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie ISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to call a bond election in the upcoming election.There are four propositions, which voters will be asked to vote on May 6.

Storm spotter training program set for March 2

WAXAHACHIE – The 2023 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready.

DISTEMPER FOUND IN RACCOONS IN GLENN HEIGHTS

GLENN HEIGHTS – Animal shelter officials in the city of Glenn Heights, which sits in both Ellis and Dallas County recently secured a number of raccoons that tested positive for distemper.The animals were found along the Glenn Heights and Lancaster city border.

Bailey named CEO of Rehabilitation Hospitals in Mansfield, Waxahachie

Kelly Bailey has been named Chief Executive Officer of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Mansfield and its satellite facility, ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Waxahachie.

WISD seeking $595-million bond

WAXAHACHIE – A $595-million bond package is expected to be voted on this week by the Waxahachie ISD school board to be placed on the May ballot..

ECU Powerlifting Team prepares for Texas Winter Games in Austin

FORT WORTH – After a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ellis County United Special Olympics Powerlifting Team was back in action at the North Texas Region Powerlifting meet held at Dissent Athletics in Fort Worth Feb. 4.

Jessica Cain winner of 2023 Award

FERRIS – Jessica Cain, a graduate of Ferris High School, won the 2023 Learning Forward Texas Outstanding Professional Learning Award two weeks ago.She grew up in Ferris and became a substitute teacher in Ferris, moving into a paraprofessional position.

Harrison files bills to require elections for property tax hikes

AUSTIN – Rep. Brian Harrison filed two bills, HB 2220 and HB 2221, to put taxpayers back in control of their property taxes by requiring elections to raise them.HB 2220 would require effective tax increases go to the voters for approval.

State Rep. Carl Sherman joins the Texas Advisory Committee of USGLC

LANCASTER – Texas State Representative Carl O. Sherman announced his selection to the Texas Advisory Committee of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, a national non-profit dedicated to strengthening American development and diplomacy.The U.S.