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COUNTY’S 1ST COVID-19 DEATH REPORTED (updated April 2 at 12 p.m.)

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Thu, 04/02/2020 - 05:00

WAXAHACHIE – At the end of last week, Ellis County had 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with a possible spread at the Waxahachie Dart Container plant which turned out negative and no deaths.

City of Wilmer Police Chief Victor Kemp

Don’t get scammed in the age of COVID-19

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Thu, 04/02/2020 - 05:00

ELLIS COUNTY – As if the threat of COVID-19 isn’t real enough, with each day more people in the area are confirmed positive for the virus. Now, those residents sheltering in place and trying to do the right thing to prevent spread have to deal with scams.

Ellis County Sheriff Chuck Edge was interviewed by Rita Cook on actions his department would be taking during the “shelter-in-place” order by County Judge Todd Little. The interview is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtWDrZoG1UI&t=95s.

Sheriff outlines enforcement during shelter-in-place order

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Thu, 04/02/2020 - 05:00

WAXAHACHIE – Close to 300,000 million people in 29 states, 75-plus counties and over a dozen cities have been told to stay home and stay safe – in other words “shelter-in-place.

Funded by the Ferris EDC, the Business Response Investment Cash Kickoff Card is designed to help local businesses keep from shutting down.

FERRIS TO PROVIDE ECONOMIC STIMULUS

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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 11:09

FERRIS – The city of Ferris, in an effort to help local businesses keep the economy moving, will be sending a $35 BRICK Card to local residents. “The city of Ferris cares for everyone in our community, and we want to help in these tough times,” stated City Manager Brooks Williams.

Baylor Scott & White Health recently launched a Covid-19 screening questionnaire that is available through a downloadable app at https://www.bswhealth.com/Pages/coronavirus-information.aspx.

Covid-19 questionnaire available

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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 11:07

WAXAHACHIE – Baylor Scott & White Health recently launched a Covid-19 screening questionnaire that is available through a downloadable app at https://www.bswhealth.com/Pages/coronavirus-information.aspx.

6 Covid-19 cases confirmed in Ellis County

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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 11:05

WAXAHACHIE – As counties around the state of Texas are taking measures to halt the spread of the Covid-19 virus, on Monday Ellis County confirmed one additional case in Midlothian. Sunday, the Local Health Authority confirmed the sixth case in the county.

Red Oak community groups hand out food to residents

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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 11:05

RED OAK – Several different community groups, including Red Oak ISD staff, handed out over 200 bags of food to residents on Mar. 18 and 19.

Driver license (DL) expiration dates extended, DL offices closed in light of COVID-19 outbreak

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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 10:57

AUSTIN – At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott and in light of the governor’s State of Disaster Declaration related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been directed to extend the expiration date of Texas identification cards (ID), driver...

New signage installed at ECP-TV studios

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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 10:56

New signage was installed this past week at ECP-TV studios, 208 S. Central St. in Ferris. “We are excited at the tremendous response to our weekly webcasts,” said Executive Producer Charles Hatfield. He said demand for video production is “on-the-rise.” The webcasts can be viewed at www.

Wilmer EDC looking at SBA Economic Injury Loans

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Thu, 03/26/2020 - 05:00

WILMER – Wilmer Economic Development Corporation Executive Director John Hubbard has been looking for ways to make sure businesses in that city stay afloat during the Covid-19 virus.