OP-ED: Remove Nancy Pelosi from the speakership immediately

Nancy Pelosi’s latest impeachment threat is proof she would rather use her post as speaker of the House to weaponize the chamber than as a means of accomplishing anything of substance for the country.

Midlothian opens new fire station

MIDLOTHIAN – The City of Midlothian recently celebrated the opening of a new fire station located on US Highway 287 and West Main Street (1900 West Main Street).  The new state-of-the-art station replaces the current Fire Station No. 1 on 8th Street.

STORY UPDATE, SEPT. 24, 2020: Texas Central Railroad deeds Texas property to Japanese government

In response to last week’s ECP story, “Texas Central Railroad deeds Texas property to Japanesxe gov’t,” Texas Central President & CEO, Carlos Aguilar issued the following statement: “Despite unfounded rumors to the contrary, Texas Central Railroad, a Texas-based company, owns the property...

Ferris student tests positive for COVID-19

FERRIS – Last week a student at Ferris High School received a positive test result for COVID-19. The student had been at the Ferris ISD campus during the morning hours.  The name and information regarding the student was not released.

Ferris COP program offered

The Ferris “Citizens On Patrol” (COP) program is accepting applications.  “This is the first program in Ferris of its kind,” said Ferris Chief of Police John DeLeon. “I’m truly excited to implement the program to the citizens of Ferris.

Earth Root Holdings LLC tax abatement would create jobs

MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian City Council approved a resolution earlier this month authorizing the execution of the City of Midlothian Tax Abatement Agreement with Earth Root Holdings LLC.

CDC CONFESSES TO LYING

FERRIS – We rely on our government agencies to give us accurate information. Or do we? Should we? That has come into question more and more lately with the reporting of COVID-19 numbers.

ANOTHER COVID-19 CASUALTY: NNO 2000

FERRIS – National Night Out has been celebrated since 1984. This year, due to COVID-19, many cities have canceled the event. Normally held in August because of the Texas heat – it is held in October instead.

HAVE YOU BEEN COUNTED?

Now is the time to be counted in the 2020 Census! Data collection will end on September 30, and the U.S. Census Bureau is encouraging everyone in North Texas to respond between now and the deadline of September 30.    Currently, North Texas holds a 68.

OVILLA CONTINUES TO GROW

OVILLA – The City of Ovilla continues to grow.   Recently, the Broadmoor Estates residential subdivision at the northwest corner of Westmoreland Road and Red Oak Creek Road broke ground as part of the city’s continuing growth. Phase One of Broadmoor Estates will have 84 residential lots.