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4 suspects arrested stealing generators from Tractor Supply

Ellis123
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 18:38
ENNIS – Ennis Police made quick arrests on July 30 in the afternoon after being notified four men had exited the Tractor Supply store in the 300 block of Interstate 45 with three stolen generators.An employee from the Tractor Supply called police advising them of the theft.
Marty Nelson

Marty Nelson

Ennis city commissioner, city manager step down

Ellis123
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 18:34
ENNIS – Ennis had two significant resignations last week.City Commissioner for Ward #1, Rowdy Pruitt stepped down from his elected position as commissioner after eight years just days after the resignation of Ennis City Manager Marty Nelson.A media release from Ennis Mayor Kameron K.
Photo courtesy Ferris ISD

Photo courtesy Ferris ISD

FERRIS HOLDS ANNUAL CONVOCATION AUG. 9

Ellis123
Wed, 08/14/2024 - 18:23
Ferris ISD held their annual Convocation at Ferris High School on Aug. 9.Two guest speakers inspired teachers.New York Times best selling author and founder of Capturing Kids Hearts, Flip Flippen, and award winning football player and pastor, Byron Hanspard spoke to students and staff. 

BACK TO SCHOOL 2024

Ellis123
Wed, 08/07/2024 - 17:27
The 2024/2025 school year starting dates are listed below: ENNIS ISDThursday, Aug. 8 Carver & Crockett ECCDrop off – 7 a.m.Start – 7:35 a.m.Dismissal – 3:10 p.m. Austin, Bowie, Houston & Travis ElementaryDrop off – 7 a.m.Start – 7:35 a.m.Dismissal – 3:15 p.m.

Butler against high-pay increases for officials

Ellis123
Wed, 08/07/2024 - 17:08
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Judge Todd Little opened the last Commissioner’s Court agenda item regarding salary increases for public officials in 2025 to be posted for publication with a statement, “We are required to post the public official’s salaries.

County calls for regulation to protect water supply

Ellis123
Wed, 08/07/2024 - 17:00
WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County Commissioners heard a resolution regarding biosolids at the July 23 meeting originally spearheaded by former County Commissioner Pct. 3 Paul Perry who passed away earlier this year and was replaced by Louis Ponder.

Federal lawsuit filed against Waxahacie ISD

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Wed, 07/31/2024 - 16:56
WAXAHACHIE – Two parents who allege their daughters were unfairly disciplined while students in Waxahachie schools filed a federal lawsuit last Thursday accusing district leaders of carrying out harsher punishments for Black and Latino students than their white peers.