FERRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER’S HUSBAND TO RECEIVE STAR OF TEXAS AWARD

FERRIS – Hazel Ingram PreK Elementary School teacher Amy Jay’s husband will receive the Star of Texas Award from Governor Greg Abbott in Austin on Sept. 11.

Drug dealer sentenced to 30 years in prison

ELLIS COUNTY – Patrick Van Cox, 47, Fort Worth was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Aug, 3 for two cases of possessing a controlled substance with intent to deliver, and two cases of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Ellis County District Attorney’s office.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS FIRE RUNOFF AFFECTS ELLIS CO.

ELLIS COUNTY – Last week’s Sherwin Williams fire in Garland will be affecting Ellis County this week.Ellis County Office of Emergency Management was notified that the tributaries and waterways in Ellis County feeding into the Trinity River will be affected due to the runoff caused by the fire.

Glenn Heights shooting suspect named

GLENN HEIGHTS – A suspect has been identified in last week’s Aug. 10 afternoon shooting in the City of Glenn Heights. The man has been identified as 28-year-old Wesley Warren Birdine.

Wilmer E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library concludes summer programming with a Back-to-School Bash

WILMER – The City of Wilmer’s E.M. Gilliam Memorial Public Library had an active summer for residents this year.

Cotton industry in Ellis County receives THC Historical Marker

WAXAHACHIE – The Texas Historical Commission has recognized the Cotton Industry in Ellis County as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. A dedication ceremony to commemorate the event is planned for Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Flock cameras arrive

WAXAHACHIE – A number of surrounding cities are using the camera, and now the Waxahachie Police Department is part of the club too.

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (August 17, 2023)

OPINION: Maui should be Biden’s Katrina moment... but he’s a Democrat

“No comment.”That’s how President Joe Biden, fresh off his latest sunbathing session capping off weeks of cycling and chilling at the beach, responded when asked about the deadly wildfires that have decimated the island of Maui and taken the lives of 96 people and counting.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Direct Energy Weapons not sci-fi, where do the fires in Maui fit in

Have you ever heard of Direct Energy Weapons, also known as DEW?I had heard the term, I had not put much thought into it. It’s hard to put much thought into anything these days because whatever is wreaking all the havoc on the Earth is making sure those of us living here can’t keep up.