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In the midst of social unrest stands a silent, slate-gray statue of an unknown soldier resting on his musket, erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1912 with the inscription, “In Honor of the Dead and Living of Ellis County Who Wore the Gray. Banners may be Furled, but Heroism Lives Forever.”

In the midst of social unrest stands a silent, slate-gray statue of an unknown soldier resting on his musket, erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1912 with the inscription, “In Honor of the Dead and Living of Ellis County Who Wore the Gray. Banners may be Furled, but Heroism Lives Forever.”

Historical Courthouse monument protested

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Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:21
WAXAHACHIE – The heat of the summer Texas sun beats down on the rusty colored bricks of the historic Ellis County Courthouse.

Mail-in election ballots and safety at the polls discussed

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Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:09
WAXAHACHIE – The idea of mail-in ballots has been under great debate lately due to COVID-19. Some voters were of the mind mail-in ballots were the only safe way to go. Other voters said no – heading to the polls is the only way to vote unless there are unusual circumstances.

EC Commissioners Court to look at tax appraisal rate

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Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:08
WAXAHACHIE – Paul Perry, Ellis County Commissioner, pct. 3, said he will be suggesting at Tuesday afternoon’s Commissioners Court meeting that a change be made regarding the appraisal board in Ellis County.

Ferris approves zoning change

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Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:07
FERRIS – The Ferris City Council approved a zoning ordinance change at Monday night’s city council meeting. The request to make the change was brought to the council by Ferris Gold LP.  The request was to rezone 2.

ROISD approves calendar adjustment for 20-21 school year

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Wed, 06/17/2020 - 12:06
RED OAK – In an effort to give students more educational time in the classroom, assess academic concerns following the spring Coronavirus shutdown, and prepare for possible closures in 2020-2021, the Red Oak ISD School Board has approved minor changes to the 2020-2021 academic calendar.
About 200 protesters marched to the Waxahachie courthouse in the center of downtown beginning at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

About 200 protesters marched to the Waxahachie courthouse in the center of downtown beginning at around 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

EC protests, counter protests draw crowds over weekend

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Wed, 06/10/2020 - 13:07
WAXAHACHIE – Last week’s protests in Ellis County began on Thursday in front of the Ellis County African American Hall of Fame on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.  Dr. Jamel Rasheed, founder of the museum said before the march began, “We can do this peacefully.” They did.
The Ellis County ESD #5 meeting was canceled Monday for failure to post the meeting agenda required by state law.

The Ellis County ESD #5 meeting was canceled Monday for failure to post the meeting agenda required by state law.

ESD #5 under fire

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Wed, 06/10/2020 - 13:05
FERRIS – The monthly scheduled meeting of Emergency Service District #5 was canceled Monday night after failure to properly post the meeting agenda. Ellis County Press Publisher Charles D. Hatfield Jr.
K9 Zero and Officer Beckfield of the Lexington, Missouri Police Department School District.

K9 Zero and Officer Beckfield of the Lexington, Missouri Police Department School District.

K9 graduation held in Red Oak Friday, May 12

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Wed, 06/10/2020 - 12:58
RED OAK – The Sector K9 Foundation Detection Dog graduation program will be held this Friday at the First Baptist Church in Red Oak at 10:30 a.m. There will be several K9 detection dog teams from across the United States graduating during the ceremony this weekend.