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Photo courtesy Ellis County website.

Photo courtesy Ellis County website.

Ellis County Commissioners continue to search for HR Director

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Wed, 01/03/2024 - 17:03
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners Court decided in a 3-2 vote to continue to search for a new human resources director.Lane Grayson, pct. 2, made the motion to continue looking while Ellis County Judge Todd Little disagreed.

2024 VOTE: 3 TEXAS SUPREME COURT SEATS ON BALLOT

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Wed, 01/03/2024 - 16:42
AUSTIN – Three places on the Supreme Court of Texas will be featured on the forthcoming general election ballot, but not before the field is narrowed in the primary election in 2024.

HWY 287 BEING CONSIDERED FOR INTERSTATE HIGHWAY

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Wed, 01/03/2024 - 16:42
ELLIS COUNTY – If you frequent U.S. Highway 287 the future for that roadway might be changing in the next few years. The Texas Department of Transportation recently conducted a study in which the possibility of converting Highway 287 into an interstate highway could become a reality.
Wilmer employee Angie Pon was recognized by the Wilmer City Council this month in honor of her receiving her Level II certification through the Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program. Pictured front row, Mayor Pro-Tem Laura Jacobs , Mayor Sheila Petta, Angie Pon, Councilmember Jeff Steele.

Wilmer employee Angie Pon was recognized by the Wilmer City Council this month in honor of her receiving her Level II certification through the Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program. Pictured front row, Mayor Pro-Tem Laura Jacobs , Mayor Sheila Petta, Angie Pon, Councilmember Jeff Steele.

Pon recognized for Level II Certification

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Wed, 01/03/2024 - 16:42
WILMER – Wilmer employee Angie Pon was recognized by the Wilmer City Council this month in honor of her receiving her Level II certification through the Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program.

2024 VOTE: Republican primary will have 13 propositions

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Wed, 01/03/2024 - 15:47
AUSTIN – The Republican Party of Texas released 13 different propositions primary voters will be asked to vote for or against on March 5. They were approved on Dec. 2 by the party’s executive committee:1.
At the heart of the ranch is a gated compound featuring a 23,000-square-foot stone mansion, built in 2000 by Tommy and Cory Ford and overlooking a lake.

At the heart of the ranch is a gated compound featuring a 23,000-square-foot stone mansion, built in 2000 by Tommy and Cory Ford and overlooking a lake.

5,400-acre South Creek Ranch for sale

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Wed, 12/27/2023 - 13:52
FERRIS – The 5,400-acre ranch, former home of Dallas executive W. Ray Wallace, CEO of Trinity Industries, who died in 2016 is for sale. One phase of homes has already been constructed and sold in the Woodstone development.
Members of the city of Ferris’ executive leadership team are shown at the community’s Starbucks’ recent soft opening.

Members of the city of Ferris’ executive leadership team are shown at the community’s Starbucks’ recent soft opening.

Starbucks opens in Ferris

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Wed, 12/27/2023 - 13:50
Ferris – Starbucks opened to the public on Dec. 18, following a successful soft opening.Located at Fifth Street and Interstate 45, it marks a significant milestone in the city’s economic development and quality of life initiatives.
(L) Officer Nicklaus VanDerkar, (R) Officer Elijah Samuels

(L) Officer Nicklaus VanDerkar, (R) Officer Elijah Samuels

Midlothian police officers recognized for saving life

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Wed, 12/27/2023 - 13:06
MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department recognized two of its officers last week for taking the department’s motto of “Service Above Self” to heart.