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American Black Cross’s Debbie Walker, Charitee Higgins from State Representative Sherman’s office, and a Wilmer police officer hold a box of food given to Wilmer residents.

American Black Cross’s Debbie Walker, Charitee Higgins from State Representative Sherman’s office, and a Wilmer police officer hold a box of food given to Wilmer residents.

Wilmer receives food distribution after winter weather cripples city

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:35
WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s residents were still without basic needs last week due to the winter weather power outages.
Joe Sifuentes took the job as police chief in April, 2019 in the town of Alma.

Joe Sifuentes took the job as police chief in April, 2019 in the town of Alma.

Alma Police Chief creates police dept. with a little help from neighboring city

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:32
ALMA – When Joe Sifuentes took the job as police chief in April, 2019 in the town of Alma, it was a first for the residents there. He created the police department in the town of 397 residents (as of the latest census estimation) with himself and two reserve officers to assist.
Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Griddy, LLC for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act through false, misleading, and deceptive advertising and marketing practices. Photo by David J. Phillip / AP

Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Griddy, LLC for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act through false, misleading, and deceptive advertising and marketing practices. Photo by David J. Phillip / AP

State sues Griddy, LLC for deceptive trade practices

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 12:27
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Griddy, LLC for violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act through false, misleading, and deceptive advertising and marketing practices.
Photo courtesy Eric Gay / AP

Photo courtesy Eric Gay / AP

SENATE BEGINS INVESTIGATION INTO WINTER BLACKOUT

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Wed, 03/03/2021 - 11:48
AUSTIN – The State of Texas was mere minutes away from a complete electrical grid collapse, one that would’ve left the state without power for weeks – or longer – according to testimony offered before a Senate panel Thursday, Feb. 25.
Brooks Williams

Brooks Williams

Ferris City Manager says he may run for governor

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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:39
FERRIS – Ferris City Manager, Brooks Williams said late last week that, “People are tired of politics. They want results.” To that end, Williams has declared he just might run for governor in the years ahead.

Ovilla Mayor said he can’t say enough about city’s first responders

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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:36
OVILLA – Ovilla Mayor Richard Dormier said Monday he couldn’t say enough good things about the city’s first responders. “Putting together an action plan days before the storm occurred was critical to the success of our efforts to maintain city services for our citizens,” the mayor added.

SENATE PANEL WARNS ENERGY PRICE GOUGERS

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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:31
AUSTIN – Those trying to take advantage of people in the wake of last week’s devastating winter storm will face consequences from the state, according to members of the Senate Finance Committee.
Congressman Ron Wright

Congressman Ron Wright

GOVERNOR ABBOTT SETS SPECIAL ELECTION DATE FOR 6TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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Wed, 02/24/2021 - 12:29
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, May 1, as the special election date to fill the 6th Congressional District seat recently vacated by the late Congressman Ron Wright. Congressman Wright, 67, died Feb. 7.