Leave a reply Ellis County Sheriff’s Office recognizes Camryn’s K9s for ballistic vest donations Posted in Ellis County, Headline on December 23, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office honored Camryn Samuel for her work in securing ballistic vests for its two K9 units, with a special presentation held during the Nov. 24 meeting of the Ellis County Commissioners Court. Read more
Leave a reply International scam impacting Ellis County residents Posted in Ellis County on December 23, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is advising people to be aware of a scam that is currently going around and is believed to have international ties. Read more
Leave a reply Red Oak traffic accident claims one life and sends one to hospital Posted in Headline, Red Oak on December 23, 2015 by Staff ReportRED OAK — On Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, at approximately 2:43 p.m., the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch Center received a call of a major accident at Bear Creek and the North IH-35E service road in the City of Lancaster. Read more
Leave a reply Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division honored at NCTCOG awards ceremony Posted in Ellis County on December 18, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — The North Central Texas Council of Governments recently held its annual awards ceremony, with the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Communications Division receiving several recognitions. Read more
Leave a reply Two Ellis County nonprofits receive $12.5k each from Corner Store Posted in Ellis County on December 18, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — Corner Store, one of the largest independent retailers of motor fuels and convenience merchandise in North America, raised $1.4 million during its second annual "Country Run" 5K fun run Read more
Leave a reply Reps. Barton and Cuellar achieved lifting ban on crude oil exports Posted in Surrounding Areas on December 18, 2015 by Staff ReportWASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Representatives Joe Barton (R-TX) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) commend the House for passing H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which includes lifting the ban on crude oil exports. Read more
Leave a reply Financial misinformation raising questions about “undocumented immigrant children” Posted in Ellis County, Headline on December 17, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — Conflicting information released by Lakeview Camp and North Texas District of the Assemblies of God, who runs Lakeview Camp, has raised more questions than answers. Read more
Leave a reply Department of Homeland Security issues National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on December 16, 2015 by Staff ReportUNITED STATES — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a National Terrorism Advisory on Wednesday, December 16 to increase public vigilance and awareness regarding the potential for terrorism on U.S. soil. Read more