TxDot asking for feedback on record $104 billion 10-year plan

DALLAS – To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.

Ellis County NOT under burn ban

ELLIS COUNTY – While the weather has been extremely hot so far this summer, the rumor that Ellis County is under a burn ban is false.Residents have been confused about the county currently being under a burn ban due to old signs not removed from the previous burn ban in 2023.

Body found in pond 1600 Waters Edge Dr.

Glenn Heights – On July 2, Glenn Heights Police Department responded to the report of a body found in a pond in the 1600 block of Waters Edge Drive. The deceased was a local resident reported missing by family members the day prior.

ROISD students to get free meals

RED OAK – Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Red Oak ISD students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals after the District enrolls for the Community Eligibility Provision.

NCT 9-1-1 honors local 9-1-1 telecommunicators in annual awards gala

Fort Worth – The North Central Texas Emergency Communications District hosted its annual 9-1-1 Gala on June 14 in Fort Worth to honor the accomplishments of local 9-1-1 telecommunicators and Emergency Communications Centers.

Investigation demanded of potential Medicaid Fraud at Texas Children’s Hospital

WAXAHACHIE – Texas Representative Brian Harrison and Senator Mayes Middleton sent a letter to the Executive Commissioner and Inspector General at Texas Health and Human Services Commission asking that they investigate possible Medicaid fraud at Texas Children’s Hospital.

Ovilla’s Patriotic Dog blesses America

OVILLA – Ovilla resident Rick Crawford, who has lived there since 2000 by way of Florida and Grand Prairie, has one patriotic dog.Duke, the Patriotic Dog, came to live in Ovilla after he “found” Crawford in August of 2011 in the Wilmer river bottom area.

Clinic or hospital when you need a doctor?

ELLIS COUNTY – The pandemic a few years ago was a time when more than the usual number of people learned more than they wanted to about local doctors, clinics and hospitals.

City of Ferris dedicates Marty Steinfeldt Public Safety Building

FERRIS – On Friday, June 21, the City of Ferris held a dedication ribbon cutting and remembrance of Patrolman Harry Marvin (Marty) Steinfeldt III in a ceremony for the Marty Steinfeldt Public Safety building at 415 Ewing Blvd.

Ellis County Judge Todd Little elected director to NCTCOG

Arlington – Ellis County Judge Todd Little was one of 13 directors elected to lead the North Central Council of Governments Executive Board for the next year.