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Watch out for new vaccine survey scams

Ellis123

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 14:03

Senior Medicare Patrol of Texas has received reports of a new COVID-19 vaccine email scam where people are asked to complete a survey. Scammers offer a free reward but ask people to pay a nominal fee “to cover shipping.” Survey scams like this are a creative way to steal your identity or money.

Sen. Ted Cruz and more than a dozen other GOP senators will tour the Texas-Mexico border in the Rio Grande Valley on Friday to assess the illegal immigration crisis there. It will be a return visit for Cruz. Pictured: On Jan. 10, 2019, Cruz (second from right) and fellow Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn (left) listen as then-President Donald Trump speaks after receiving a briefing on border security in McAllen, Texas. Photo by Jim Watson/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images

Cruz demands Biden allow press access to border crisis

Ellis123

Wed, 03/24/2021 - 14:01

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today ramped up pressure on President Biden to allow free and fair reporting on the humanitarian, national security, and public health crises at the southern border. This comes ahead of a tour Sens.

Determan during his boxing career. Photo courtesy Blue Line Boxing & Fitness.

Red Oak K9 officer opens primo boxing, fitness facility

Ellis123

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 16:00

RED OAK – John Determan, a K9 officer in Red Oak, is taking his past profession as a former amateur boxing champion and professional boxer to the streets where youth and adults can take advantage of his experience.

Jeremy Michael Lawson

ECSO arrest child pornography suspect

Ellis123

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 15:56

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office arrested Waxahachie resident Jeremy Michael Lawson, 46, last week in relation to a possession of child pornography case they had been alerted to in January.

After receiving the supplies, volunteers at LMSW Waxahachie got to work sorting and organizing the supplies into large bags for teachers of their sister campuses that would help replenish some of what was lost in their classrooms.

CARE donates pallets of school supplies

Ellis123

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 15:41

WAXAHACHIE – In February, the worst winter storm Texas has seen in more than a decade impacted many families and businesses across the state.

Senator Bryan Hughes of Mineola sponsored the bill directing ERCOT to fix billions in billing errors by Saturday.

Senate tells Utility Commission to fix billion-dollar pricing error

Ellis123

Wed, 03/17/2021 - 15:36

AUSTIN – In extraordinary, unscheduled action Monday, the Senate approved a bill directing the Public Utility Commission to order the state electric grid and market operator to correct billions in erroneous electric charges during the February winter storm.

23 file for 6th Congressional Seat

Ellis123

Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:23

ELLIS COUNTY – There were 23 names drawn on Friday for the ballot positioning for the Special Election on May 1 to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright (R-Arlington).

FERRIS – PROP ‘A’ ON MAY’S BALLOT: Tax increase sought by ESD No. 5

Ellis123

Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:18

FERRIS – When the May 1 election day rolls around this year, there will be two propositions on the ballot that Ferris/ESD No. 5 residents might want to know about.

Carrollton Amber Alert ends with arrest in RO

Ellis123

Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:15

RED OAK – A missing 10-year-old Carrollton girl was found in Red Oak last week after an Amber Alert went out statewide. The girl’s mother, Maria Romero Ramos, 45, had been murdered, and Red Oak Police arrested suspect Ronald Singer, 35 for the crime and removal of the girl from her home.

State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving)

Texas HB 196 repeals Castle Doctrine

Ellis123

Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:13

Texas State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving) has introduced HB196, repealing the “Castle Doctrine.” This bill seeks to prevent a homeowner from using a gun to protect himself and home against an armed intruder.