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Texas Rep. Carl Sherman D-DeSoto District 109

Texas Rep. Carl Sherman D-DeSoto District 109

Rep. Carl Sherman gives Ferris High School commencement address

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Wed, 06/05/2024 - 14:56
FERRIS – State Representative Carl Sherman returned home to Ferris High School this past weekend to give the commencement address to the Class of 2024. This is not the first time Sherman has offered the graduating seniors his words for the future, but each class benefits from his words of wisdom.

Red Oak City Council recognizes Motorcycle Awareness Month

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Wed, 06/05/2024 - 14:53
RED OAK – Red Oak City Council recognized Motorcycle Awareness Month during its most recent city council meeting. Red Oak Police Department pointed out on average, there is one motorcyclist who dies in a crash on Texas roads every day.

Texas makes list of top 3 for dog bites

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Wed, 06/05/2024 - 14:46
DALLAS/FT WORTH  – The Dallas-Fort Worth region is among the most treacherous in Texas for USPS employees when it comes to dog attacks. In 2023, there were 39 canine attacks on mail carriers in Dallas, while 23 Fort Worth employees suffered bites. Putting the cities at No. 2 and No.
Texas Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian District 10

Texas Rep. Brian Harrison, R-Midlothian District 10

REP. BRIAN HARRISON’S STATEMENT ON TRUMP VERDICT

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Wed, 06/05/2024 - 14:44
“The lawfare against President Trump, which threatens the foundations of our republic, reached a new low today. “This trial is a complete sham designed to keep Trump from getting re-elected and shows that once again the Democrat party is the party of election interference and voter suppression.
Grace Pandithurai

Grace Pandithurai

Unofficial results in District Judge 443rd runoff this week

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Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:55
ELLIS COUNTY – In unofficial results for the District Judge 443rd seat Grace Pandithurai is the victor in the runoff election from May 28.Pandithurai faced opponent Greg Wilhelm in the runoff election and beat her opponent with 3,521 votes or 63.13% to Wilhelm’s 2,056 votes or 36.87% of the vote.

Ovilla receives donation of WWII 37 mm anti-tank gun

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Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:53
OVILLA – A donated piece of WWII military equipment from the Army Donations Program Office was installed earlier this month on a concrete pad at Heritage Park.The donated piece, a M3 37 mm anti-tank gun, was installed next to the city’s Veteran’s Memorial.
Pictured left to right, Gilbert Wulff, Aiden Hunter and Boyd Smith.

Pictured left to right, Gilbert Wulff, Aiden Hunter and Boyd Smith.

Aiden Hunter recognized for outstanding achievement

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Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:44
ENNIS – VFW Post 7106 announced Ferris senior Aiden Hunter has been recognized for his outstanding achievement in the Voice of Democracy program.Presented with the Voice of Democracy Award by Post Commander Boyd Smith and Post Adjutant Gilbert Wulff, Aiden received a monetary award of $500.
Officers Sergeant Andy Trim, Investigator Steven Nelson, K9 Officer Matthew Pettit, and Officer Jalen Merrick worked as a team, were able to respond, investigate, positively identify the suspect, find, and take the suspect into custody.

Officers Sergeant Andy Trim, Investigator Steven Nelson, K9 Officer Matthew Pettit, and Officer Jalen Merrick worked as a team, were able to respond, investigate, positively identify the suspect, find, and take the suspect into custody.

ROPD recognized for clearing 12 robberies

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Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:42
RED OAK – Red Oak Police Department Chief Garland Wolf presented four officers with a numbered chief coin at a May City Council meeting to acknowledge the recent clearing of 12 robberies committed in Red Oak, Cedar Hill and Dallas.

STEM Academy fosters academics, community

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Wed, 05/29/2024 - 14:40
WILMER – Since opening its doors in August 2020, Wilmer’s Eddie Bernice Johnson STEM Academy, a part of the Dallas ISD, has maintained a STEM-related focus for its students.Umoja S.