‘Picture Wilmer 2040’ open house in November

WILMER – In the summer of 2022, Wilmer initiated a long-range planning effort called the Picture Wilmer 2040 Plan to update the Wilmer community (Comprehensive Plan) of ongoing future growth and development in the city.

DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: One reader’s comments on the state of America – and why Biden really must go!

I had a long litany of topics to write about this week.Then I received a thoughtful email from one of my readers who I will refer to as a concerned American.  So, while I am going to try and mention a few of the other topics readers need to know from my list.

OPINION: You can’t bribe Americans to buy cars they don’t want

One of the textbook marketing flops of all time was the Ford Edsel sedan, which was heralded as the hot new car in the late 1950s.All the automotive experts and Ford executives said it was a can’t-miss.Henry Ford (the car was named after his son) guaranteed hundreds of thousands of sales.

NOTABLE QUOTABLES (November 2, 2023)

RE: IMMIGRATION“The old immigration once enriched America, but our new version is destroying it.

Want to achieve your goals? Write them down

STATEPOINT – If you have a big idea, goal or dream about helping others, writing down your vision can help.Studies show you’re 42% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down.Take it from Marcy Bursac.

FERRIS PUBLIC LIBRARY: More than Books (November 2, 2023)

Voting for the 2023 Ellis County Constitutional Amendments and Joint Elections will be held on Election Day, Nov. 7, 2023, at the Ferris Public Library, 301 E. 10th St., Ferris, TX., from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Ellis County registered voters can vote at any voting center in Ellis County.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: October 23 – 29

Martinez, Pedro, 31, unl use of criminal instrument, ICE detainer Felony 3.Johnson, Anthony, 21, poss marij <2oz, terroristic threat of family, no driver’s license.Wilson, Curtis, 31, assault-family violence. Jackson, Samantha, 22, prostitution.Avila, Alvaro, 31, poss CS pg 1/1-b <1g.

RED OAK ARRESTS: October 16 – 30

King, Raenia, 31, poss CS pg 2 >= 1g < 4g.Bell, Bryant, 32, public intoxication.Davis, Marion, 42, DWI 2nd.Carson, Adam, 17, minor in possession of tobacco, minor in possession of alcohol.

WILMER ARRESTS: October 16 – 22

Asadi, Nidyah, 44, warrant arrest. Garcia, Alexis, 21, poss marij <=5lbs>4oz.Lockridge, Nathaniel, age unknown, apprehension by police officer without warrant.Burns, Christopher, 52, DWI.

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.