COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (July 1, 2022)

Property tax increase explained by ECAD

ELLIS COUNTY – It’s no secret that property tax around the state of Texas has skyrocketed lately.So where does Ellis County fit in to the equation regarding what residents are seeing here?

AREA 4TH OF JULY FIREWORK SHOWS AND EVENTS

ELLIS COUNTY – While not every city in Ellis County is offering fireworks this year, here is a rundown of local cities that are celebrating and open to all. MIDLOTHIANThe city of Midlothian’s Independence Day Fireworks will be held on Sunday, July 3 at 9:15 p.m.

Waxahachie Police investigate series of credit card thefts

WAXAHACHIE – Waxahachie Police Department is investigating a series of theft and credit card abuse incidents which were first reported earlier this month.The first incident occurred in the 200 block of YMCA Drive when the suspect was seen on video removing credit cards from the victim’s wallet.

High-demand TSTC programs offer more flexibility this fall

ROSENBERG – This fall, Texas State Technical College’s Computer Networking and Systems Administration, Cybersecurity, and Drafting and Design programs will offer students the choice to complete their training either fully online or in a format that combines online learning with in-person lab time –...

ENNIS PD WELCOMES NEW ASST. CHIEF, LIEUTENANT

ENNIS – Ennis Police Department welcomed two new leaders to its team this month.Assistant Police Chief Michael Godrey comes to the department from Rowlett where he retired as the police chief in that city in April of this year.

Texas Supreme Court rules high-speed rail line have eminent domain authority

AUSTIN – Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled developers of the proposed high-speed rail line connecting Dallas and Houston have eminent domain authority.

Wilmer Town Hall shares ideas for city growth

WILMER – The city of Wilmer’s Town Hall meeting late last week was led by city leaders; Wilmer Mayor Sheila Petta; City Councilmember Candy Madrigal; and Elizabeth Barrientos, Wilmer’s Economic Development Corporation, Type A, president.

CONSTITUTIONAL MOMENT #1

Presently, the NFL makes the rules for professional football. They train and hire the referees to keep the players within those established rules and the rules are uniform throughout the country.For example, every team must advance the ball 10-yards to keep possession of the ball.That’s the rule.

NARFE monthly meeting slated for July 12 in Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, Chapter 1191, will hold its monthly meeting in Waxahachie at the Asian King Buffet at 507 N. Hwy 77, Suite 950, in the Northgate Plaza Shopping Center, across Hwy 77 from Whataburger, on July 12 from 11  a.m until 1  p.m.