Leave a reply Ellis County Hope Clinic earns national recognition for patient-centered care Posted in Ellis County on August 20, 2015 by Staff ReportWASHINGTON, DC — The National Committee for Quality Assurance announces that Ellis County Coalition of Health Options (dba Hope Clinic) has received NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Read more
Leave a reply Hope Clinic presents award to Congressman Joe Barton Posted in Ellis County on August 19, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — Ellis County Coalition for Health Options (dba Hope Clinic) presented Congressman Joe Barton (R-Ennis) with a special resolution from the clinic's board of directors Aug. 11 for his support of federal legislation that has extended for two more years critical mandatory funding for community health centers. Read more
Leave a reply Proposal to cut Pct. 3 Road and Bridge budget; Commissioner Perry calls it retaliation Posted in Ellis County, Headline on August 16, 2015 by PublisherELLIS 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 New charges filed against former Maypearl police chief Posted in Ellis County, Headline on August 15, 2015 by PublisherELLIS 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 County Commissioners to vote Monday on raises for elected officials Posted in Ellis County on August 09, 2015 by PublisherELLIS 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 Decorated military officer announces candidacy against Joe Barton in TX-6 Posted in Ellis County on August 03, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS 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. Read more
Leave a reply County judge seeking pay increase for elected officials Posted in Ellis County, Headline on August 02, 2015 by PublisherELLIS 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. Read more
Leave a reply Cilantro suspected of Cyclospora concern again in Texas Posted in Ellis County, Headline on July 27, 2015 by PublisherTEXAS — A surge in reports of Cylcospora infections has prompted the Texas Department of State Health Services to investigate in hopes of determining a common source of suspected contaminated cilantro. Read more
