Leave a reply Commissioner Paul Perry announces re-election campaign Posted in Ellis County on September 06, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — Paul D. Perry announced that he will seek re-election as Ellis County Commissioner, Precinct 3. Read more
Leave a reply Major accident on Hwy 67 sends three to hospital Posted in Headline, Midlothian on September 03, 2015 by Staff ReportMIDLOTHIAN — On Tuesday September 1 at 8:27 p.m., the Northern Ellis Emergency Dispatch (N.E.E.D.) received a call of a Major Accident in the 4700 block of North US Highway 67 in the southbound lanes of traffic, just past Shiloh Road. Read more
Leave a reply The Castle of the Doomed brings fear & desolation to Screams 2015 Posted in Waxahachie on September 03, 2015 by Staff ReportWAXAHACHIE — On Friday, October 2, 2015 Screams® Halloween Theme Park will begin the celebration of its 20th season as the Ultimate Halloween Experience. Read more
Leave a reply Temporary agreement reopens horse racing tracks Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on September 02, 2015 by PublisherAUSTIN — Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick issued a press release Wednesday announcing a temporary agreement that would allow horse and dog racing tracks in Texas to reopen for at least 90 days. Read more
Leave a reply Ferris Police Chief Sam Love announces resignation Posted in Surrounding Areas on September 02, 2015 by Staff ReportFerris Police Chief Sam Love has announced he is resigning effective immediately. On September 1, Sam Love resigned from his position as Chief of Police. Read more
Leave a reply Lone Star Park and Texas horse racing tracks cease operations Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on September 01, 2015 by PublisherGRAND PRAIRIE — Scott Wells, President and General Manager of Lone Star Park, issued a statement Tuesday informing horse racing fans that racing and simulcast operations at Lone Star Park will cease until further notice. Read more
Leave a reply New driver education program now required for teens Posted in Ellis County on September 01, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — The Texas Department of Public Safety today announced the implementation of the Impact Texas Teen Driver program (ITTD), which is a new requirement for driver license applicants who complete a teen driver education course. Read more
Leave a reply Legislative Medal of Honor awarded to Chris Kyle and William Dyess Posted in Headline, Midlothian on August 30, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — In a ceremony held at the Governor's Mansion last week, Chief Petty Officer Chris Kyle and Lieutenant Colonel William Dyess were posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration given by the State of Texas. Read more
