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DFW Airport will begin screening for coronavirus

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Wed, 02/05/2020 - 11:47

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

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Thu, 01/30/2020 - 16:18

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.

Anyone with information on the three suspects above is urged to contact Detective Matthew Bratcher at (469) 218-7703/MFitzgerald@redoaktx.org, or the Red Oak Police Department at (972) 775-3333.

No new leads in Whataburger purse snatching

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 05:00

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

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 05:00

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.

Ribbon cutting set for Glenn Heights Senior Center

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 05:00

GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Feb 6, from 5 –7 p.m.to celebrate the completion of the newly constructed Glenn Heights Senior Center.

Area residents woke up Monday to be greeted by a heavy fog. Rita Cook, news editor, went on a Monday morning run in Red Oak Park. She jogged right into a dense, eerie-like fog, and almost ran straight into several fat squirrels – and a man with his dog out enjoying the morning.

Red Oak Police Department Lieutenant Marc Schroeder has driving tips to keep you safe on the road this winter

News Staff

Thu, 01/30/2020 - 05:00

FERRIS – While rain does help plants grow, and it does soak those rain forgotten areas out of drought – it can also be dangerous to drive in if you forget to be careful. The beginning of the week also saw fog in the morning hours in the area.

Is it you, or an ID thief?

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 05:00

It’s a moment most people have experienced. You’re required to show your ID for something and you wait as the person studies both your face and the photo on the driver’s license, passport, or other document, making sure you’re not an impersonator trying to pull a fast one.

Woodall new Ovilla city manager

News Staff

Thu, 01/23/2020 - 05:00

OVILLA – The city of Ovilla has named its new city manager. Deciding to hire from within, longtime City Secretary Pam Woodall was appointed to the position last week. “We are happy that Pam has accepted our selection as city manager.