How a career helping others can make you happier

STATEPOINT – There’s no doubt about it – what you do each day for work can make a huge impact on your overall well-being. According to a Society for Human Resource Management survey, key job satisfaction aspects include job security, respect, trust and a positive and healthy environment.

Ellis County to be sanctuary for the unborn

Washington, D.C. – The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court recently voted to pass a resolution declaring Ellis County, Texas to be a sanctuary for the unborn.

Man found dead in Waxahachie last Thursday identified as Dallas resident Miner Carell

WAXAHACHIE – The dead body found in Waxahachie last Thursday afternoon at 77 and 342 has been identified as Dallas resident Miner Carell. Carell was a 75-year-old black male described as 5' 6", weighing 120 pounds with gray hair and brown eyes, and was known to have had health issues and dementia.

Tom Leverentz takes seat as Oak Leaf mayor

OAK LEAF – Newly appointed Oak Leaf Mayor Tom Leverentz said, “I think I am the only person who has been mayor of two cities in the same county in modern times.” Before being named mayor in the town of Oak Leaf on Dec. 30, 2019, he was also at one time the mayor of Ovilla.

DFW Airport will begin screening for coronavirus

DALLAS – While the Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, Philip Huang MD, MPH, said last week “the risk is low” of Dallas having any coronavirus cases, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is one of 20 airports in the nation that will begin screening passengers on incoming flights...

City of Ferris passes $3.2-million bond package

FERRIS – On Jan. 27, the Ferris City Council unanimously approved the issuance of $3.2-million in Revenue Certificates of Obligation (Bonds) to address the major infrastructure deficiencies in the city as it relates to the water and sewer systems.

No new leads in Whataburger purse snatching

RED OAK – Red Oak Lieutenant Marc Schroeder said there is no new information regarding last week’s purse snatching at the Whataburger in the 100 block of Harris Road.

20 MPH SIGNS GOING UP IN SHAW CREEK

FERRIS – In the next two weeks, the Shaw Creek sub-division will receive new 20 mph speed limit signs throughout the entire area. “The signs have been ordered and the work orders have been processed for installation of these signs as soon as they arrive,” said Brooks Williams, city Manager

Longtime Red Oak day care closing

RED OAK – If you ever spent any time in day care while growing up, you probably have memories of that first person who took care of you while you were away from home. My first babysitter was a lady named Mrs. Gann. She seemed as old as the hills when I was a child.

TSTC to host Tesla START program

WACO – Starting in March, Texas State Technical College will become the first college in Texas to host the Tesla START training program. Tesla START is an accelerated 12-week training program designed to equip students with the skills necessary to become electric vehicle technicians.