1ST FERRIS HOLIDAY MARKET IS SATURDAY, DEC. 9

FERRIS – Everyone loves the holidays.Even more so when the holiday includes attending events where you can enjoy a toy drive, a car/bike show, good food and plenty of shopping. The first annual Ferris Holiday Market offers all that and more this year at the Ferris Junior High School, 1002 E.

TSTC’s Cybersecurity program receives recognition from National Security Agency

WACO – The Associate of Applied Science degree offered by Texas State Technical College’s Cybersecurity program received designation as a CAE-CD (Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense) from the National Security Agency’s program the NCAE-C (National Centers of Academic Excellence in...

Wilmer Amber Alert turns into homicide investigation

WILMER – An Amber Alert for 10-year-old Ian Aguilar, which was issued this past Tuesday turned into a homicide investigation as well.Aguilar was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the 20 block of Oakdale in Wilmer.

Ellis County Commissioner’s Court considering an ESD #10

ELLIS COUNTY – Ellis County Judge Todd Little and the Ellis County Commissioner’s voted unanimously on an item at a meeting earlier this month to set June 11 as the date to consider a petition to establish Emergency Services District #10.June 11 is a regularly scheduled Commissioner’s Court meeting.

Traffic pattern change takes affect in Midlothian

MIDLOTHIAN – This past Monday in Midlothian, traffic pattern change began, which drivers should be aware of when driving in that area.

ELLZEY INTRODUCES BILL TO PERMIT ANY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT TO LIE IN HONOR IN THE US CAPITOL ROTUNDA

WASHINGTON – Today, Jake Ellzey introduced HR 6378 to permit the remains of any Medal of Honor recipient to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol.“As a nation, we are indebted to the unparalleled courage and sacrifice of our Medal of Honor recipients,” said Ellzey.

Pandithurai announces bid for judge of the 443rd Judicial District Court

Midlothian – Conservative Republican Grace Pandithurai has officially filed to run for Judge of the 443rd Judicial District Court in the primary election next March.

2 more arrests made in October Midlothian kidnapping

MIDLOTHIAN –  Investigators at the Midlothian Police Department have arrested two additional suspects in relation to the Oct. 9 robbery/kidnapping that took place in the 5000 Block of Vernon Point in Midlothian.

Ovilla City Secretary Bobbie Jo Taylor elected MCA trustee

Frisco – Ovilla City Secretary Bobbie Jo Taylor, TRMC, was elected trustee of the Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc., at its annual business meeting held in Frisco on Oct. 26.The Texas Municipal Clerks Association, Inc., is a statewide association with more than 1,100 members.

Child predator receives 3 consecutive life sentences

WAXAHACHIE – Wilbert James Jones, Jr., 57, of Ennis, was sentenced Nov. 8, to life in prison for three offenses of sexual assault of a child, according to Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery.