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This cat was found by SPCA and Sheriff's Deputies lying in a room full of filth during the July 23, 2015 raid.

SPCA reunites 14 seized dogs with families following last month’s raid

WAXAHACHIE — As of Tuesday, the SPCA has united 14 dogs with their families after a raid on a dog training facility in Waxahachie last month that resulted in the seizure of over 70 animals.

Italy resident Kandy Standige, 50, was arrested August 3, 2015 on a charge of animal cruelty.

Italy PD arrests Dallas police sergeant for animal cruelty

ITALY — Dallas Police Sergeant Kandy Pippin Standige, #7146, was arrested Monday by the Italy Police Department on a Class A Misdemeanor charge of Cruelty to Non-Livestock Animals.

Ferris ISD

Ferris ISD to host 1st annual Back to School Fair

FERRIS — Ferris Independent School District will be holding their first annual Back to School Fair on August 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for all Ferris ISD students.

Congressman Joe Barton.

COLUMN: Listening to you at Home, Working for you in Washington

Listening to you at home, working for you in Washington. It is more than a title for this column – it is my office motto because I know each of the decisions being made in the Nation’s Capital are felt in neighborhoods all over the 6th District.

Decorated combat veteran Steven Fowler announced his candidacy against Joe Barton in the 6th U.S. Congressional District of Texas.

Decorated military officer announces candidacy against Joe Barton in TX-6

ELLIS COUNTY — Steven Fowler, a decorated combat veteran, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the 6th District of Texas against long-time incumbent Joe Barton.

LETTER: On St. Mary’s Cemetery

Many of us have been saddened by the situation at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Ellis County Judge Carol Bush.

County judge seeking pay increase for elected officials

ELLIS COUNTY — It's that time of year again when the Ellis County Commissioners' Court will soon decide on a new budget for the upcoming 2015-2016 fiscal year, including possible raises for elected officials.

Ellis County Sheriff Johnny Brown.

COLUMN: Bad apples in law enforcement undermine public’s trust

Law enforcement isn’t the easiest of careers but for me and countless others who have chosen to serve our communities, there’s nothing we’d rather do. There’s plenty of other ways to make a living; however, this is the profession we’ve all chosen.