DPS encourages Texans to ‘Be Smart in Summer Heat’

AUSTIN – As temperatures rise this summer, the Texas Department of Public Safety is urging the public to take extra safety precautions to avoid some common heat-related dangers, especially for vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. “Texas summers heat up quickly.

FERRIS DEPARTMENTS MOVE TO NEW OFFICES

FERRIS – On Monday, June 28, city departments began operating from the Farmers & Merchants State Bank Building 101 S. Main Street. The Water Utility Billing, Municipal Courts, Building Inspections & Permitting, Planning, Zoning, and Development Services moved from the building at 104 Central Drive.

OPINION: County judge speaks out about Constitutional carry

WAXAHACHIE – Texas HB 1927 – the new constitutional carry bill – was just signed by Governor Abbott on June 16th. As its nickname suggests, this law recognizes the constitutional right to bear arms by removing the requirement that Texans obtain a license before they are allowed to carry a handgun.

ROISD approves $11.5 million budget

RED OAK – The Red Oak ISD board unanimously approved the 2021-2022 budget of $11.5 million Monday evening.

Wilmer mayor visits EBJ Elementary

WILMER – Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta attended Eddie Bernice Johnson Elementary School Awards Day last week and met with the fifth graders at the school. Petta offered the students strong words of encouragement as they are moving into middle school next year.

RO Council approves $5,657,000 bond

RED OAK – On June 14, the Red Oak City Council approved an ordinance authorizing a $5,657,000 bond. The Area #1 pit bond is to start building infrastructure in that area. Payments will be $1,183 a year for 30 years, regardless of home value going up because of the fixed rate.

2 bicyclist injured in Saturday dump truck incident on SH34

ELLIS COUNTY – On Saturday at approximately 8:04 a.m., Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers were called to a bicyclist and commercial motor vehicle crash on SH34 approximately three miles east of Italy in Ellis County.

Ferris Historical Museum hosts reopening event Saturday

FERRIS – “Come join us Saturday, June 26 at 11 a.m. for the Grand Reopening of The Ferris Historical Museum,” said curator Connie Bratcher. Located inside Country Corner Treasures at the Intersection of North Main St and 6th St.

Sparks fly in Wilmer for the Fourth of July

WILMER – Sparks will be flying in the City of Wilmer on July 2 this year for the city’s first annual Sparks Fireworks show on July 2.

THEFT CHARGES FILLED AGAINST COUNTY TAX OFFICE EMPLOYEE

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Tax Office employee Dena Marie Hollon was arrested late last week on charges of Theft Property >=$2,500<$30,000 ENH IAT and Money Laundering >=$2,500 less than $30,000.