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Wilmer library reopens

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Wed, 11/10/2021 - 13:58
WILMER – The City of Wilmer E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library reopened its doors Monday morning at 10 a.m. with limited capacity.Patron hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m., and Tuesday and Thursday hours are from 1 to 5 p.m.

Hutchins city administrator resigns

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Wed, 11/10/2021 - 13:57
HUTCHINS – City of Hutchins Mayor Mario Vasquez said he was taken by surprise last week when Hutchins City Administrator Trudy Lewis resigned.Lewis’ last day is Dec. 6. She did not respond by press time with a statement regarding her decision.
Travis Bruton

Travis Bruton

Glenn Heights incumbent keeps his seat in City election

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Wed, 11/10/2021 - 13:56
GLENN HEIGHTS – Three Glenn Heights city council seats were on the ballot in last week’s election for Places 1, 3 and 5.  All three incumbents remain in place.Two candidates vied for the Place 3 seat; incumbent Travis Bruton and challenger Juanyce Wilson.

FERRIS NEWS: Ferris to offer vaccine clinic

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Wed, 11/10/2021 - 13:34
The Ferris Antibody Staff plan to host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 8 a.m. to noon Friday.It will take place at Lucy Mae McDonald Elementary School, 500 Farm-to-Market Road 983. POLICE STOP TRAFFIC CONTROL AT INTERSECTIONSTraffic may get more congested at some area intersections, police said.

Police reunite family

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Wed, 11/10/2021 - 13:24
GLENN HEIGHTS – Officials with the Glenn Heights Police Department recently reunited a 14-year-old girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert with her family.Stevie Johnson was found safe by police Friday, Nov. 5, in St. Louis County, Mo.
Ellis County Commissioner Precincts Plan A-1

Ellis County Commissioner Precincts Plan A-1

COUNTY TO REDRAW PCT. BOUNDARIES

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Wed, 11/03/2021 - 13:55
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioners Court recently held a special meeting for a presentation by the Ellis County Redistricting Committee of Resolution recommending redrawing commissioner precinct boundaries based on the 2020 Census.Another item on the Wednesday, Oct.
There were dinosaurs dancing, TikTok routines loosely choreographed and videoed, cake walks and plenty of Halloween candy for all at the city of Wilmer’s annual Fall Festival.

There were dinosaurs dancing, TikTok routines loosely choreographed and videoed, cake walks and plenty of Halloween candy for all at the city of Wilmer’s annual Fall Festival.

Wilmer welcomes cooler weather with annual Fall Festival

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Wed, 11/03/2021 - 13:48
WILMER – There were dinosaurs dancing, TikTok routines loosely choreographed and videoed, cake walks and plenty of Halloween candy for all at the city of Wilmer’s annual Fall Festival.
Councilman Sergio Campos and Mayor Sheila Petta prepare to distribute hand sanitizers.

Councilman Sergio Campos and Mayor Sheila Petta prepare to distribute hand sanitizers.

Officials distribute hand sanitizers

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Wed, 11/03/2021 - 13:33
WILMER – The city of Wilmer recently received several pallets of hand sanitizer from a company out of Hurst.City staff and city council members wanted to make beneficial use of the sanitizer and decided to donate some of it to local churches.