Voters to decide Homestead Property Tax Exemption on November ballot
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ELLIS COUNTY – The Texas Increase Homestead Property Tax Exemption Amendment will be on the ballot in November.
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 14:05
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Ferris approves downtown master plan
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FERRIS – A joint city council and planning & zoning meeting was held Monday night in Ferris with public hearings to address both the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Master Plan when looking toward the city’s future.
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 13:56
Tanya Jackson
Amber Alert canceled for Waxahachie 11-year-old
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WAXAHACHIE – An Amber Alert this past weekend on Friday was canceled on Saturday after 11-year-old female Tanya Jackson was found.The alert was initially issued when the Waxahachie Police Department were made aware of Jackson missing.
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 13:50
Ten Mile Creek Regional Wastewater System is a 24 MGD activated sludge treatment plant on a 100-acre site near Ferris. It provides regional wastewater transportation and treatment services to all or portions of five cities, including Ferris. The treatment plant consists of wet-weather storage, screening facilities, grit removal, three activated sludge treatment trains, tertiary treatment with ultraviolet disinfection, and a solid dewatering facility.
Ferris sewer rates going up
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FERRIS – When the North Texas Municipal Water District rates increase, it affects everyone locally too.So, when the North Texas Municipal Water District recently announced a large increase in rates, it meant an increase for Ferris residents.
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 13:47
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Atmos Energy performing routine maintenance on gas lines in area
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FERRIS – Atmos Energy began performing routine maintenance on gas lines from Telico to Trumbull on June 26.The work is being done six days a week from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wed, 07/19/2023 - 13:36
Deal struck on property tax relief
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AUSTIN – Texas property owners will receive tax relief through a $18 billion tax-relief plan deal that saves face for each of the “Big Three” GOP leaders, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan announced on Monday.
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 14:22
State Rep. Brian Harrison
Harrison calls for ban on race-based employment, admission practices
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ELLIS COUNTY – District 10 State Rep.
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 14:11
18-YEAR-OLD DROWNS AT LAKE WAXHACHIE
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WAXAHACHIE – The body of an 18-year-old was recovered hours after he reportedly drowned in Lake Waxahachie, according to officials.Police said officers were called to the lake on Saturday, July 8 around 1 p.m.
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 14:08
North Central Texas Council of Governments to host online public input opportunity from July 10 to Aug. 8
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ARLINGTON – The North Central Texas Council of Governments is hosting an online public input opportunity from July 10 to Aug. 8 to allow residents to learn more about transportation initiatives and participate in the regional planning process.
Wed, 07/12/2023 - 13:34
Wilmer RV Park saga continues
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WILMER – In the ongoing saga of the trailer park in Wilmer which began in March, a judge in Dallas County has issued an order denying the defendant’s plea to the jurisdiction.The plaintiff is EDD RD Park LLC, and the defendant is the City of Wilmer and Mayor Sheila Petta.
Wed, 07/05/2023 - 16:47