ellis county press

Scammers impersonating Ellis County court official

ELLIS COUNTY – There is yet another scam in Ellis County – this one impersonating an Ellis County Court official.Ellis County Sheriff’s Office warned on their Facebook page they had received reports of a phone scam where individuals were impersonating “Sgt. Mike McKenna from the Ellis County Courts.
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Submitted photo

Red Oak breaks ground for new fire station

RED OAK – Last week, the City of Red Oak broke ground on its newest fire station.Groundbreaking kicked off the beginning of official construction of Fire Station No. 3, which will be located at 1082 Harmony Way behind B&B Theatres.
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Photo courtesy Freepik

MIDLOTHIAN ROAD WORK CONTINUES

MIDLOTHIAN – Last week the City of Midlothian began a road rehabilitation on Hayes Road from 6210 to Longbranch Road.The road will be resurfaced along with additional reconstruction using asphalt paving.
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Photo courtesy Freepik

Needed Ellis County Criminal Court may be blocked by Austin politics

ELLIS COUNTY – As of this writing, it is still undecided if Ellis County is getting a second criminal court.I know a number of people have been asking me to uncover that answer.After some jostling, it seems this item was apparently put into (or back into) State Rep. Jeff Leach’s HB2878.

ELLIS COUNTY ARRESTS: May 27 – June 2

Manning, Jerry, 57, bench warrant.Rodriguez, Jesse, 30, assault causes bodily injury family member.Wylie-Rodriguez, Deborah, 65, criminal mischief >=$750<$2500, DWI/open alch container, accident involving damage to vehicle>=$200.Riddle, Harry, 47, poss CS pg 1/1-b>=1g<4g Felony 3.

RED OAK ARRESTS: May 12 – June 2

Baladez, Johnny, 37, no motor vehicle liability insurance- 2nd offense.Richardson, Ketron, 31, man/del CS pg 1-b >=4g<200g-probation violation.Sweat, Nakia, 39, poss marij <2oz.King, Steven, 42, public intoxication.Cortez, Nolan, 27, DWI.Bass, Mikayla, 21, hinder secured creditors >=$2,500<$30,000.