LOOP 9 COULD DISPLACE RESIDENTS

ELLIS COUNTY – Ever since I moved to Dallas/Ellis County, I have heard of Loop 9.On Dec. 8 and 13, the Texas Department of Transportation will be holding a public hearing set for yet another Loop 9 discussion.

LOCAL ELECTION RESULTS

FERRIS – The Nov. 8 election earlier this week saw some election offices around the country still counting votes. Fortunately, Ellis County had its votes counted with no hiccups.Two school districts with bond package propositions on the ballot were all rejected by voters.

Midlothian man arrested on sexual abuse charges

Midlothian – Jesse Aaron Goza, 42, of Midlothian was arrested Wednesday on two counts of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child.Midlothian Police began the investigation into the allegations made against Goza on Oct. 12.

Hutchins’ voters say yes to new city hall

HUTCHINS – Voters in the City of Hutchins said yes to a new city hall this past week during the Nov. 8 local elections.

Hitting a deer in the road is not that uncommon

ELLIS COUNTY – Recently a friend of mine living in Ellis County hit a 10-point buck running across the highway chasing a doe.He called me and asked me if I knew the rules about large deer with an amazing set of antlers and he thought it a shame the meat would go to waste.

Wilmer Council names Nov. 6 ‘Rev. Grady Jackson Day’

WILMER – The Wilmer City Council named Nov. 6 “Rev. Grady Jackson Day.” The proclamation was presented to Full Gospel Holiness Church at the Nov.

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.