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A 1,351,372-million sq.ft. warehouse space under one roof recently broke ground in Wilmer with city officials and dignitaries “turning dirt” to commemorate the event.

A 1,351,372-million sq.ft. warehouse space under one roof recently broke ground in Wilmer with city officials and dignitaries “turning dirt” to commemorate the event.

Wilmer breaks ground for 1.35 million sq. ft. warehouse

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Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:52
WILMER – It is one of Texas’ largest speculative industrial buildings with 1,351,372-million sq.ft. of warehouse space under one roof – and it recently broke ground in Wilmer.Tradepoint 45 West will be located on N.

Walk to end Alzheimer’s Saturday

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Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:50
ENNIS – On Saturday, Oct. 8, Ennis and Waxahachie residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® – the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Campus poster (Spanish also available).

Campus poster (Spanish also available).

Red Oak ISD launches anti-bullying program for Bullying Prevention Month

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Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:33
RED OAK – Red Oak ISD is launching an aggressive anti-bullying campaign aimed at both preventing and reporting bullying behavior.The “See Something, Say Something” program gives students reminders to be kind and the tools to report inappropriate behavior through STOPit.

Ferris continues to increase cash reserves over past 3 years

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Wed, 10/05/2022 - 14:22
FERRIS – The City of Ferris has increased its cash reserves steadily over the past three years.Cash reserves, also called fund balances, currently sit at 62.6 percent – and that far exceeds the city’s target of 25 percent of operating expenditures.
OurCalling, the parent company of OurCommunity, is a non-denominational Christian-based organization planning to build east of Ferris on a 280-acre site at 231 Wickliffe Road.

OurCalling, the parent company of OurCommunity, is a non-denominational Christian-based organization planning to build east of Ferris on a 280-acre site at 231 Wickliffe Road.

OURCALLING: Planned development will NOT be homeless community

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:07
ELLIS COUNTY – Many people have been asking questions and raising concerns about the possibility of a homeless development being built east of Ferris.That is not the case with this proposed development.

Waxahachie asst. police chief takes the helm as Chief Goolsby retires

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:07
WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Assistant Police Chief Joe Wiser has taken the helm as the city’s new police chief since former Police Chief Wade Goolsby retired last week.The Waxahachie City Council recently named Wiser as the new police chief as of Oct. 1.
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams presented his “Access for All: Bringing Public Health to Homes for Free” approach at an Innovation in Local Government Conference in Austin last month.

Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams presented his “Access for All: Bringing Public Health to Homes for Free” approach at an Innovation in Local Government Conference in Austin last month.

Ferris city manager shines at recent municipal conference

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 18:02
FERRIS – 400 leaders from municipal governments near and far attended an Innovation in Local Government Conference in Austin last month.

WAXAHACHIE RESIDENT $1-MILLION RICHER

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:41
WAXAHACHIE – Everyone dreams of winning the lottery.Normally that just remains a dream.However, for one Waxahachie resident earlier this month – that dream turned into a reality.It was the Texas Two-Step that did it, and the jackpot was $1 million.The prize-winning drawing was on Sept.
Instead of boring exterior walls to welcome new pet owners inside, Waxahachie Chief of Police, Wade Goolsby and Animal Services Manager, Cathy Le have graced the exterior with murals of a cat and a dog.

Instead of boring exterior walls to welcome new pet owners inside, Waxahachie Chief of Police, Wade Goolsby and Animal Services Manager, Cathy Le have graced the exterior with murals of a cat and a dog.

Animal Shelter mural is ‘purrfect’ for attracting new pet owners

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:40
WAXAHACHIE – The Waxahachie Animal Shelter on Lions Park Road has undergone a facelift.Instead of boring exterior walls to welcome new pet owners inside, Waxahachie Chief of Police, Wade Goolsby and Animal Services Manager, Cathy Le have graced the exterior with murals of a cat and a dog.

ELLIS COUNTY: Readers question DA, district judges salaries

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Wed, 09/28/2022 - 15:37
ELLIS COUNTY – Last week this paper published a chart of the amount of money taxpayers in Ellis County pay their elected officials.The Ellis County Press received several calls regarding the low $13,376 salaries listed on the chart supplied by Ellis County Judge Todd Little’s office.