Leave a reply Letter: In response to Scott Brooks of the WDL – Enough IS Enough To the Editor:I was shocked on the Monday after a nasty column was written (by Waxahachie Daily Light Publisher Scott Brooks), July 13, 2015, about some local Global students. I do however have some questions for the author of the said column. Read more
Leave a reply Proposal to cut Pct. 3 Road and Bridge budget; Commissioner Perry calls it retaliation ELLIS COUNTY — The 2015-2016 proposed budget has been released by Ellis County Judge Carol Bush and residents in Commissioner Precinct 3 are irate. Precinct 3 Commissioner Paul Perry is calling the significant reduction in his operating budget retaliation by Bush. Read more
Leave a reply Cameron Wagner receives Texas Armed Services Scholarship RED OAK — After an extensive review by a nominating panel, State Representative John Wray awarded the Texas Armed Services Scholarship to Cameron Wagner of Red Oak, Texas. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Unfunded mandates on county jails proposed by state lawmakers This past week, I and other members of the Jail Advisory Board for the Sheriff's Association of Texas met up with Texas Jail Commission officials where we were told about several proposals before state lawmakers that may be heading our way. Read more
Leave a reply New charges filed against former Maypearl police chief ELLIS COUNTY — The Johnson County Sheriff's Office issued two out of county warrants for former Maypearl Police Chief Kevin Coffey, 49, of Grandview. The two new charges stem from a potential third victim and include sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child by contact. Read more
Leave a reply REPLAY: Fox News GOP presidential debates CLEVELAND, OH — Fox News and Facebook hosted the first Republican primary debates on Thursday, August 6 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OH. Watch a replay of both debates below. Read more
Leave a reply County Commissioners to vote Monday on raises for elected officials ELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Commissioners' Court will be meeting Monday, August 10 at 10 a.m. to discuss and take action on a number of important issues of concern to residents, including a three-percent pay increase for elected county officials. Read more
Leave a reply COLUMN: Drivers, watch for school children The start of school is right around the corner and that means keeping an eye out for school zones. It's up to all of us to watch out for our kids' safety Read more
