Leave a reply Woman sentenced to maximum sentence of 10 years for identity theft ELLIS COUNTY — On Wednesday, October 28, an Ellis County jury sentenced Sophia Martinez Castillo, 44, of Dallas, Texas, to 10 years in prison and a fine of $10,000 after she was convicted of felony Fraudulent Use or Possession of Identifying Information Read more
Leave a reply Tuesday road and bridge flood damage update in Precinct 3 Ellis County Precinct 3 road and bridge crews are working hard to address recent flood-related damage. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Tips and events for Halloween Halloween is right around the corner so it’s time again when we all need to remind ourselves of the tips that will help keep everyone safe this holiday. Read more
Leave a reply Texas Republican delegation endorses Chairman Paul Ryan for Speaker after demands made WASHINGTON D.C. — The Texas Republican Delegation has endorsed Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives. Read more
Leave a reply Red Oak man sentenced to 20 years for Assault on a Public Servant ELLIS COUNTY — An Ellis County jury deliberated into the late night hours on Thursday, October 15, before returning on Friday and finding Harvey Leelane Searcy, 30, of Red Oak guilty of Assault on a Public Servant. Read more
Leave a reply Candidate for Constable uses photo of three-year-old without parents’ permission ELLIS COUNTY — Mike DeLara, candidate for Ellis County Constable Precinct 4, may have crossed the line and violated Texas Common Law after using an image of a three-year-old from San Jose, California in a campaign advertisement without permission from the child's parents. Read more
Leave a reply Comfort Inn in Red Oak sustains fire damage RED OAK — On Monday, October 19 at approximately 1:21 p.m., personnel from the Red Oak Fire Department and Red Oak Police Department were dispatched to the Comfort Inn located at 404 N. Interstate 35 East Service Road in reference to a fire alarm. Read more
Leave a reply Texas eliminates taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood providers AUSTIN — Following the release of gruesome videos filmed at Planned Parenthood facilities, including Gulf Coast in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced his LIFE Initiative to provide greater protections for children in the womb and prevent the sale of baby body parts. Read more
