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Wilmer’s Pinto Pump Station on Pleasant Run and Pinto Roads, is part of the Dallas County Pleasant Run Improvements, as well as an infrastructure investment by the Wilmer City Council.

Wilmer’s Pinto Pump Station on Pleasant Run and Pinto Roads, is part of the Dallas County Pleasant Run Improvements, as well as an infrastructure investment by the Wilmer City Council.

Wilmer’s Pinto Pump Station part of infrastructure improvement

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
WILMER – The project is called the Pinto Pump Station, and is part of the Dallas County Pleasant Run Improvements, as well as an infrastructure investment the Wilmer City Council has invested in for the city.
Loujeanne Guye

Loujeanne Guye

The holidays ARE HERE!

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Whether you are ready or not, Halloween marks the beginning of the holiday season – which means we are already well into it. Local Ellis County churches, companies and community groups are also gearing up for the holiday with toy drives, food drives, parties and galas. Loujeanne Guye, M.
“Pretty Girls Review” with Amber Hall and Rita Cook in front of green screen.

“Pretty Girls Review” with Amber Hall and Rita Cook in front of green screen.

ECP-TV takes Ellis County news to the next level

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – Okay, so maybe I am a little biased. After all, the idea for ECP-TV began in a little office as a dream. Then we moved into a bigger office to have bigger dreams. The Ellis County Press owner (and also, the producer of these shows) Charles D. Hatfield Jr.
ROISD elementary schools and Little Hawks Learning Center raised over $2,200, which was donated to Walnut Hill Elementary.

ROISD elementary schools and Little Hawks Learning Center raised over $2,200, which was donated to Walnut Hill Elementary.

HAWKS RAISE $9,700 AND 2 VANS FULL OF SUPPLIES

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – Our Hawks are amazing! Red Oak ISD students and staff donated over $9,700 and two SUV’s full of school supplies to two Dallas ISD campuses following the recent tornados.

Action film shot in Red Oak, but the rest is a mystery

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
RED OAK – I am a reporter/writer who lived in Los Angeles and worked as an indie producer of feature films for 10 years. So, when I saw the letter in my mailbox about a film shooting at the park next to my house where I run well, I made some calls.
Waxahachie Little Pantry – HILCO Board Director Jan Smith, HILCO Board Director Joe Tedesco, Sonny Sides, Kay Sides and HILCO Board Director George Thiess.

Waxahachie Little Pantry – HILCO Board Director Jan Smith, HILCO Board Director Joe Tedesco, Sonny Sides, Kay Sides and HILCO Board Director George Thiess.

HILCO’s Operation Round Up® program distributes $11,073 in local grants

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Thu, 11/21/2019 - 00:00
ITASCA – At their Oct. 15 meeting, HILCO Electric’s Trust Board voted to disburse $11,073.00 to six organizations in the HILCO service area. These funds were donated during the third quarter of 2019. Grant checks were presented on Oct. 31 at Itasca HILCO office.
Sean and Laura Kelly take a moment to get a photo with Mrs. Brenda Sanford during the reception.

Sean and Laura Kelly take a moment to get a photo with Mrs. Brenda Sanford during the reception.

Reception held for new ROISD Superintendent

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Wed, 11/20/2019 - 11:30
RED OAK – A steady group of people made their way out on Nov. 13 to meet and welcome their new superintendent of Red Oak schools.  Mrs. Brenda Sanford met hundreds of faculty members, community leaders, parents and students at the Red Oak ISD Education Service Center.

UPCOMING CLOSURES SCHEDULED AT I-45, I-20 INTERCHANGE

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Wed, 11/13/2019 - 05:00
DALLAS – In conjunction with the direct-connector ramp rehabilitation project at Interstate 45 at Interstate 20, the Texas Department of Transportation has requested various lane closures to work through the demolition and reconstruction of each ramp.

Ellis County declared a Second Amendment sanctuary county

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Wed, 11/13/2019 - 05:00
WAXAHACHIE, TX – The Ellis County Commissioners’ Court responded to attacks on citizens’ gun rights with an affirming resolution upholding the Second Amendment. Article 1, Section 23, protects citizens’ “inalienable and individual right to keep and bear arms.