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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.
Texas Country Reporter Bob Phillips signs autographs as he celebrates 25 years of hosting the popular series. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Texas Country Reporter Bob Phillips signs autographs as he celebrates 25 years of hosting the popular series. Photo by Michael Seiber.

Texas Country Reporter celebrates 25 years

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 17:09
WAXAHACHIE – After last year was canceled due to the pandemic, the Texas Country Reporter Festival was back and stronger than ever this year.A beautiful day this past Saturday saw attendance numbers expected to have been as high as 60,000 for the 25th year of the annual event.
Michael Gonzalez / The Texas Tribune

Michael Gonzalez / The Texas Tribune

Census 2020 and the redistricting of Ellis County precincts

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 17:07
ELLIS COUNTY – After the 2020 Census last year it was determined Ellis County had some disparity in its precincts.The census was the fuel that geared the recent redistricting statewide resulting in the redrawing of lines for districts around the state.
Jackie

Jackie

Go Fund Me Page set up for local women in need

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Wed, 10/27/2021 - 16:55
FERRIS – A Go Fund Me Page was recently set up for two local Ferris women who are in need of home repair.Jackie was born in a small east Texas town located on the Louisiana border. She was the final child out of five children born to her parents, Chester and Buella.