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Seven-month-old Miguel Ramirez

Seven-month-old Miguel Ramirez

Abducted Ennis baby found safe

ENNIS – A missing Ennis child was recovered safely late last week after an Amber Alert went statewide for seven-month-old Miguel David Lee Ramirez.
L to R; Judge Bob Carroll, County Commission Lane Grayson, Italy Superintendent Rachel Kistner, Ennis Superintendent Jay Tullos, JJAEP Administrator Darrin Robinson, Ellis County Judge Todd Little and Midlothian Assistant Superintendent KayLynn Day.

L to R; Judge Bob Carroll, County Commission Lane Grayson, Italy Superintendent Rachel Kistner, Ennis Superintendent Jay Tullos, JJAEP Administrator Darrin Robinson, Ellis County Judge Todd Little and Midlothian Assistant Superintendent KayLynn Day.

JJAEP to open facility in Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – Ellis County recently held a groundbreaking event for the new Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) facility which will be open by September.
Texas Central, the private development company for the bullet train that would connect North Texas with Houston, signed a $16 billion contract recently with Webuild, an engineering and construction company based in Milan, Italy.

Texas Central, the private development company for the bullet train that would connect North Texas with Houston, signed a $16 billion contract recently with Webuild, an engineering and construction company based in Milan, Italy.

High-speed train moves forward with $16 billion contract, construction team

Texas Central and Milan-based Webuild will work together to construct the rail line, which will allow passengers to travel between Dallas and Houston in 90 minutes. A high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston could be closer to reality after developers signed a contract with builders this month.
Hope Clinic is currently located in downtown Waxahachie, but it is constructing a larger facility for future use.

Hope Clinic is currently located in downtown Waxahachie, but it is constructing a larger facility for future use.

Hope Clinic’s mission supported by county

ELLIS COUNTY – Hope Clinic, the only federally-qualified health center for the service area encompassing the entire county, has been servicing the needs of Ellis County residents since 1999.
Providence McNeill

Providence McNeill

Lancaster police seek help in locating missing child

Lancaster – Providence McNeill, a 16-year-old Black Female was initially reported as a runaway on Sunday, June 27. After a thorough investigation, it was determined on Thursday, July 1, McNeill was missing and considered high risk and in danger due to mental health concerns.

CONSTITUTIONAL CARRY LAW BEGINS SEPT. 1

Starting Sept. 1, eligible Texans will be eligible to carry a handgun without a license or training. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a permitless carry bill to make this all possible. Previously, a permit was needed with required training.