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L to R – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta, DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor and Lancaster Mayor Clyde Hairston

L to R – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta, DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor and Lancaster Mayor Clyde Hairston

Wilmer leaders and staff attend Best Southwest Legislative Breakfast Series

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Wed, 09/08/2021 - 13:43
WILMER – Wilmer leaders including Mayor Sheila Petta, Mayor Pro Tem Candy Madrigal and staff spent every Friday in the month of August attending the Best Southwest 2021 T.G.I.F. Legislative Breakfast Series.
In unofficial results Harrison (left) received the most votes with 4,360 votes or 40.50%, and Wray (right) came in with 3,856 votes or 35.82%.

In unofficial results Harrison (left) received the most votes with 4,360 votes or 40.50%, and Wray (right) came in with 3,856 votes or 35.82%.

Wray and Harrison win August 31 District 10 special run-off election

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Thu, 09/02/2021 - 13:27
ELLIS COUNTY – The special election Tuesday for District 10 resulted in Midlothian resident Brian Harrison and Waxahachie resident John Wray with the most votes for an upcoming runoff special election.

COVID numbers up in Ellis Co.

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Wed, 09/01/2021 - 18:52
ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County’s COVID numbers are in a dire situation, and Ellis County Judge Todd Little and his staff don’t bother to return phone calls.

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.