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Gas prices have fallen

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 18:29
Gas prices have fallen 6.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.76/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,605 stations.Gas prices in Dallas are 5.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 83.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago.

Another Hatfield joins the clan

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 18:27
Oliver Harrison Hatfield was born Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021 at 9:18 a.m. at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton.    Oliver weighed in at 7 lbs 11 oz, and is 21.5 inches long.He is the son of Erik Charles Hatfield and Megan Danielle Hatfield of Denton and the brother of Audrey Grace Hatfield.

Who will take Jake Ellzey’s vacant seat?

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 13:00
ELLIS COUNTY –  Early voting continues from Thursday, Aug. 26 to Friday, Aug. 27 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and one District 10 candidate has dropped out of the special election held Aug. 31.
Ellis County was recognized before the Texas House of Representatives during the 87th Legislative Session with House Resolution 996. The resolution describes the county as “picturesque and dynamic,” recalling famous 20th Century author James Michener’s characterization of Courthouse Square as a “fairy tale place replete with battlements and turrets and spires.”

Ellis County was recognized before the Texas House of Representatives during the 87th Legislative Session with House Resolution 996. The resolution describes the county as “picturesque and dynamic,” recalling famous 20th Century author James Michener’s characterization of Courthouse Square as a “fairy tale place replete with battlements and turrets and spires.”

Ellis County recognized for unique cultural heritage

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:52
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioner’s Court was recently lauded for preserving the county’s cultural heritage during the recent population growth in the county as well as its economic development initiatives.

Beltline Road under reconstruction

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:49
WILMER – The road reconstruction in the City of Wilmer at Beltline Road from the westernmost city limits to Summers Road will continue for the next four to six weeks.
Sheriff Pat Garrett’s Colt single action which he used to kill Billy the Kid, July 14, 1881, at Pete Maxwell’s ranch.

Sheriff Pat Garrett’s Colt single action which he used to kill Billy the Kid, July 14, 1881, at Pete Maxwell’s ranch.

GUN USED BY SHERIFF PAT GARRETT TO KILL BILLY THE KID UP FOR AUCTION

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:42
In 2008, the Bonhams auction house in Los Angeles sold Billy the Kid’s six-gun – a Colt single action Army revolver – for $64,350.Billy was tried and sentenced to hang in 1881 for his crimes.
Miss Alice and Mr. Taylor: Miss Alice (Debra Hinson, left) is in danger of falling for the charms of Mr. Taylor (Jon Kirk Race) in the dark comedy, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia Salesman.”

Miss Alice and Mr. Taylor: Miss Alice (Debra Hinson, left) is in danger of falling for the charms of Mr. Taylor (Jon Kirk Race) in the dark comedy, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia Salesman.”

Delightfully dark comedy at Theatre Rocks!

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Thu, 08/26/2021 - 12:21
ENNIS – More than one Big Boy came roaring into Ellis County last weekend.Yeah, the steam locomotive was cool, “but the brand-new play, “Big Boy, Miss Alice and the Colonial Encyclopedia”  at Theatre Rocks! totally smoked the Ennis stage.
Neighborhood Credit Union Chairman of the Board Dwayne Boozer (left to right) and board members Randy Till and Jimmy Slayton join Waxahachie Mayor Doug Barnes and Mayor Pro Tem Billie Wallace, Ellis County Judge Todd Little, Neighborhood Credit Union Waxahachie Branch Manager Shannon Carr, President & CEO Chet Kimmell and Senior Vice Presidents Francis Santana and Mike Roark, to break ground on the credit union’s new building in Waxahachie, which will open in spring 2022.

Neighborhood Credit Union Chairman of the Board Dwayne Boozer (left to right) and board members Randy Till and Jimmy Slayton join Waxahachie Mayor Doug Barnes and Mayor Pro Tem Billie Wallace, Ellis County Judge Todd Little, Neighborhood Credit Union Waxahachie Branch Manager Shannon Carr, President & CEO Chet Kimmell and Senior Vice Presidents Francis Santana and Mike Roark, to break ground on the credit union’s new building in Waxahachie, which will open in spring 2022.

Neighborhood Credit Union breaks ground on new building

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Wed, 08/18/2021 - 14:00
WAXAHACHIE – Enjoying warm friendships and cool shaved ice, Neighborhood Credit Union joined with Waxahachie leaders last week to break ground on a new location to be constructed at 1750 N. Highway 77, just south of Country Meadows Boulevard, in Waxahachie.
Italy ISD staff and faculty welcomed the new superintend Rachel L. Kistner at a rally.

Italy ISD staff and faculty welcomed the new superintend Rachel L. Kistner at a rally.

‘One Voice, One Direction, One Team’

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Wed, 08/18/2021 - 13:59
ITALY – The new school year has officially kicked into high gear and while it is safe to say school won’t be the same since the pandemic began last year, Rachel L. Kistner, Italy ISD’s new superintendent said, “The challenges we face are not unique to Italy ISD.