News

Dr. John Hubbard named Wilmer EDC executive director

News Staff
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 05:00
WILMER – While Dr. John Hubbard officially stepped down as Wilmer’s interim city administrator last week at Thursday’s council meeting, he now has officially stepped into the role as executive director of EDC.

Future educators advance to state leadership contest

News Staff
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 05:00
IRVING – CTE students from the Career & Technical Student Organization, Texas Association of Future Educators represented the Waxahachie ISD at the TAFE Region X South Conference on Nov. 1 in Irving.

Maypearl author publishes children’s book

News Staff
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 05:00
“Molly in Search of Bacon,” a new book by Letitia M. Pipes, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. When Letitia Pipes’ friend’s daughter asked for a bedtime story about a giraffe, bacon, and the desert, “Molly in Search of Bacon” was born!

Veterans to be honored throughout the county

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
ELLIS COUNTY – Veterans throughout Ellis County will be honored with several ceremonies honoring their sacrifices. Veterans Day is an official United States federal holiday, which is observed every year on Nov. 11, to honor military veterans – those who served – and are serving in the U.S.

New city manager presents new positions for growth

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
FERRIS – New Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams took the reins at his first official council meeting, and presented six new employment positions to the city council at Monday night’s council meeting.

Remembering on Veterans Day

News Staff
Thu, 11/07/2019 - 00:00
Remembering veterans on Veterans Day is something that comes easy for most Americans. That is because just about everyone has a personal experience or story to tell about a veteran in their life; dead or alive. My veteran story hit home when my mom died not so many years ago.
All unmarketable – but still edible and nutritious – produce and groceries are distributed free to Wilmer residents every Tuesday at the city’s community event center at 11:15 a.m.

All unmarketable – but still edible and nutritious – produce and groceries are distributed free to Wilmer residents every Tuesday at the city’s community event center at 11:15 a.m.

Local Sprouts distribution center makes a difference in Wilmer every Tuesday

News Staff
Thu, 10/31/2019 - 00:00
WILMER – Not only is Sprouts a good resident in Wilmer, but a good neighbor too. So if you see a line snaking around the city’s community center on Tuesday just before noon, you might want to jump in the line.

Ovilla city council moves money to accommodate bond election

News Staff
Thu, 10/31/2019 - 00:00
OVILLA – The Ovilla city council voted in the October city council meeting in a 3 – 0 vote to move roughly $100,000 from the water budget to fund the sanitary sewer bid for service to Founders Park, city hall and the fire and police stations.