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Tuscan Slice coming to downtown Ferris

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Wed, 12/20/2023 - 13:47
FERRIS – The City of Ferris, in partnership with the Ferris Economic Development Corporation, announced the upcoming opening of a restaurant by the Founders and Operators of Tuscan Slice Wood Fired Italian in the historic downtown square.
Photo courtesy Midlothian Police Department

Photo courtesy Midlothian Police Department

Midlothian wins 2nd in state for National Night Out 2023

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Wed, 12/20/2023 - 13:43
MIDLOTHIAN - Midlothian Police Department placed second in the State of Texas and 12 in the nation for their National Night Out 2023 event held back several months ago.The PD had Spider Man in attendance as well as a plenty of food, entertainment, and community pride.

COMMISSIONERS APPROVE FUNNY CAR RACE AT TEXAS MOTORPLEX

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Wed, 12/20/2023 - 13:40
ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an action to endorse the Texas Motorplex in Ennis for a Funny Car race in April 2024.The 2024 Funny Car Chaos will be held from April 4 to 8, 2024.

TRINA SOLAR OPENS WILMER PLANT

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Wed, 12/20/2023 - 13:39
WILMER – Business leaders, politicians and community supporters were on hand earlier this month when Trina Solar opened its 1.35 million square foot solar photovoltaic manufacturing facility in Wilmer.
Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Ferris Celebrates 2nd Annual Feliz Navidad

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Wed, 12/20/2023 - 13:35
FERRIS – The City of Ferris joyously reports the remarkable success of its second annual Feliz Navidad in Ferris on Dec. 9. This year’s celebration, marked by an outpouring of community participation and festive spirit, has set a new benchmark for city events.

Another holiday scam to be aware

Ellis123
Wed, 12/20/2023 - 13:30
ELLIS COUNTY – With the hope everyone is staying safe this season, here is one more scam to be aware of while out getting your last minute holiday shopping done. Police in Ellis County want all to be aware of a scam going around involving gift card fraud.
The proposed High-Speed Rail bullet train has been in the works for years as Texas Central has faced tax troubles and the departure of its CEO.

The proposed High-Speed Rail bullet train has been in the works for years as Texas Central has faced tax troubles and the departure of its CEO.

High-Speed Rail back on track

Ellis123
Wed, 12/13/2023 - 16:00
WASHINGTON – On Friday, the Biden administration announced the selection of 69 rail corridors across 44 states that will each get $500,000 for planning and development.One of those corridors is the route between Dallas and Houston.
Yaralitza Shaw

Yaralitza Shaw

Woman arrested after killing Red Oak man

Ellis123
Wed, 12/13/2023 - 15:58
RED OAK – A woman was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in the killing of an acquaintance days earlier in the Red Oak area of Ellis County, according to the county sheriff’s office.Deputies responded about 10 a.m.
Wilmer City Councilmember Pamela Wash and City Secretary Mayra Ortiz graduated from the Leadership Southwest program on Nov. 15.

Wilmer City Councilmember Pamela Wash and City Secretary Mayra Ortiz graduated from the Leadership Southwest program on Nov. 15.

Wilmer leaders graduate from 2023 Leadership Southwest program

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Wed, 12/13/2023 - 15:55
WILMER – On Wednesday, Nov. 15, Wilmer City Councilmember Pamela Wash and City Secretary Mayra Ortiz graduated from the Leadership Southwest program.

Drugs, multiple stolen firearms, vehicles seized

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Wed, 12/13/2023 - 15:51
RED OAK – Authorities seized a large amount of drugs, along with multiple stolen vehicles and firearms last week in Ellis County, the sheriff’s office said.About 6 a.m.