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Flyer promoting unsanctioned event

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Unsanctioned trail ride leaves 3 victims shot

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Wed, 08/13/2025 - 13:42

RED OAK – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Department is still looking for suspect(s) in a trail ride gone wrong last week in Red Oak.The trail ride was unsanctioned and involved a shooting, resulting in three individuals being transported to area hospitals for treatment.

Rona Stringfellow

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Wilmer city administrator fired without cause

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Wed, 08/13/2025 - 13:40

WILMER – The City of Wilmer terminated its City Administrator, Rona Stringfellow, Thursday evening after five successful years with her at the helm.Stringfellow came to the city after 16 years with the City of Lancaster in a variety of roles, from City Planner to Deputy City Manager.

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Ferris selected for “RIO PALO” filming location, a Paramount spinoff series of “Yellowstone”

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Wed, 08/13/2025 - 13:37

FERRIS – The City of Ferris announced Paramount Pictures has selected Ferris as a primary filming location for an upcoming spinoff of the acclaimed television series “Yellowstone,” titled “RIO PALO.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (August 14, 2025)

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Wed, 08/13/2025 - 13:34

ALMAThe Alma City Council canceled its Ordinance Workshop last week, August 7. The workshop was regarding Ordinance 2025-5-1 on Driveway Regulations of five acres or more. The Alma City website indicates the meeting will be rescheduled in the future.

Graphic courtesy ”Put Us on the Map Challenge“

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Glenn Heights selected for 2025’s ‘Put Us on the Map Challenge’

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Wed, 08/13/2025 - 13:34

GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights was selected as one of the 37 cities for the 2025 “Put Us on the Map Challenge.”That means the city’s metrics and data is now available on the @NYU City Health Dashboard to see how it stacks up to statistics elsewhere.

Doug Hunt

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Local business owner leads by example

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Wed, 08/13/2025 - 13:30

Red Oak - For Doug Hunt, “back to school” isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a reminder of how much the community matters, especially its students and teachers.As a longtime supporter of the Red Oak ISD Education Foundation, Doug finds meaningful ways to stay involved throughout the year.

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Salary increases for county employees being discussed

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Wed, 08/06/2025 - 16:41

ELLIS COUNTY – At the July commissioner’s court meeting, action to increase salaries for a variety of Ellis County workers was on the table for discussion and consideration.The increases are being put forward for elected county and precinct officials for Fiscal Year 2026.

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Waxahachie PD officer not terminated for falsifying documents, leaving department in a questionable light

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Wed, 08/06/2025 - 16:32

WAXAHACHIE – Recently a news tip came in stating a Waxahachie police officer had falsified her time sheet and been dishonest late last year, with little done for her actions.Cpl.

Brayden “Quick6ix” Robinson

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Notre Dame is choice for Red Oak wide receiver

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Wed, 08/06/2025 - 16:28

RED OAK – Red Oak High School four-star wide receiver Brayden “Quick6ix” Robinson says he has committed to Notre Dame after graduation.Robinson has been courted by a number of college football recruiters this summer.

EYES ON ELLIS COUNTY (August 7, 2025)

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Wed, 08/06/2025 - 16:21

ALMAFollow the City of Alma on Facecbook at www.facebook.com/cityof.almatx.BARDWELLBardwell’s City Council meeting was held Tuesday with agenda items as diverse as discussing the city’s progress with a public management grant to a vote to increase of property taxes. Stay informed.