OVILLA VETERANS HONORED

On Sunday, Nov. 6, the Old Chisholm Trail Chapter and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored the veterans from Ovilla with a wreath ceremony.

ROISD EARNS TOP AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN BUDGET PRESENTATION

RED OAK – Red Oak ISD has earned the highest form of recognition in the area of budget development and presentation.

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back this weekend

We’ll get an extra hour of sleep this weekend, but that means less daylight as we head into the colder months.Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in November.On Nov. 6 at 2 a.m., turn your clocks back to 1 a.m.

Ennis court giving citizens a break

ENNIS – If you have outstanding violations in the City of Ennis, this is your lucky break.The Ennis Police Department recently posted, “Amnesty is being offered at the Ennis Municipal Court for outstanding violations.”The date of this amnesty is from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.

Waxahachie PD seek person of interest in indecent assault

Waxahachie – The Waxahachie Police Department took a report of indecent assault in the 200 block of Patrick Street earlier this month and are still looking for additional information.On Oct. 19, an indecent assault report was filed with the Waxahachie PD from a resident on Patrick Street.

Manna House collects record amounts of food

Midlothian – In partnership with the North Texas Food Bank, Manna House of Ellis County participated in the “Feed the Need” food drive during the 2022 State Fair of Texas.

VETERANS CELEBRATION NOV. 12

Waxahachie – On Friday, Nov. 12, the community is invited to honor our veterans at the Ellis County Veterans Celebration.

Judge rules federal ban on guns with removed serial numbers is unconstitutional

A judge has ruled a federal law banning guns that have had their serial numbers removed is unconstitutional.The law at issue prohibits any person from transporting a gun with the serial number “altered, obliterated, or removed,” across state lines.

Ennis murder suspect on the run for 10 years arrested in Mexico

ENNIS – While the Ennis Police Department did not respond to additional questions regarding a press release last week, what has been confirmed is there has been the arrest of a woman who could be the second murder suspect in the death of Mariah Gonzales.

FM 1387 North/South thoroughfare reviewed

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court was the latest in a string of elected officials who have been listening over the past few months to discussion regarding proposed adjustment options on 1387.