Las Vegas man sentenced to ‘life’

ELLIS COUNTY – A 28-year-old Las Vegas man, Deandre DeSuza, was sentenced to life in prison last week by an Ellis County jury on charges of trafficking of persons.DeSuza is the first person sentenced in Ellis County for human trafficking.

COVID vaccine ban passed in Austin

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week the Texas House passed Senate Bill 7, and it effects all residents in the state of Texas, including Ellis County.

WILMER PARTNERS WITH DAAA TO INCREASE MEAL PROGRAM FOR SENIOR SERVICES

WILMER – The Dallas Area Agency on Aging, a project of the Community Council of Greater Dallas, awarded the City of Wilmer an agreement to provide congregate meals for residents 60 years and older.

Glenn Heights promotes from within naming new city manager & deputy city manager

GLENN HEIGHTS – The City of Glenn Heights promoted from within this week officially naming its new city manager and deputy city manager to lead the city.Clifford Blackwell was named the new city manager in Glenn Heights effective Oct. 18.

Commissioner’s approve new flood maps for Ellis County

WAXAHACHIE – New flood maps for Ellis County and a change to the county’s flood prevention procedures were approved at the last Commissioners’ Court.In June 2013, the court approved a minute order establishing the county’s Flood Damage Prevention Order.

American Sniper statue moved from storage

WAXAHACHIE – It was still dark when members of Texas Civil Defense, law enforcment officers and others gathered at the Waxahachie Civic Center at 6:30 a.m. to drive to Rockwall.

Ferris ISD superintendent, school board still under fire

FERRIS – Last month, Ferris ISD Trustee Mike Moffitt resigned from his trustee position after a Special Called school board meeting. As reported, the resignation was due to issues that included circumstances that were not revealed.

Ferris EDC offers $25,000 in matching funds to qualified businesses

FERRIS – The City of Ferris’ Economic Development Corporation announced a grant opportunity this week that adds up to $25,000-plus in matching funds for qualified local businesses.

Ferris budgets street rehabilitation project

FERRIS – In true “Distinct by Design” fashion, the City of Ferris has budgeted for and approved a large street rehabilitation project totaling approximately $2.3 million dollars for this fiscal year. This is a massive undertaking for the city after decreasing  property tax rate by $0.

ELLIS COUNTY SCAM ALERT

ELLIS COUNTY – The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is asking everyone to pay attention for scams involving “Jury Duty” warrants.