Leave a reply If the 2016 Republican Primary were held today, which Presidential candidate would you vote for? Posted in Surrounding Areas on July 27, 2015 by EditorWeigh in on our first 2016 Republican Primary Presidential Poll. We have included all announced candidates, regardless of their standings in national polls. This poll will remain active until midnight August 5, 2015. 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
Leave a reply Representative Wray announces August Town Hall dates Posted in Ellis County on July 27, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — State Representative John Wray announced today he will host two town halls next month as he continues his post-session district tour. Read more
Leave a reply Rep. Barton supports bill to defund Planned Parenthood Posted in Surrounding Areas on July 27, 2015 by Staff ReportWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Barton (R-Ennis/Arlington) released the following statement after co-sponsoring H.R. 3134, the "Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015." Read more
Leave a reply Public County Commissioners’ Court meeting scheduled for Monday Posted in Ellis County on July 25, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Commissioners' Court will hold a regularly scheduled public meeting on Monday, July 27 at 3 p.m. on the second floor of the Historic Ellis County Courthouse located at 101 W. Main Street in Waxahachie. Read more
Leave a reply UIL high school championship football games moving to Houston Posted in Football, Surrounding Areas on July 24, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) announced Monday, July 20 that the 2015 UIL Football State Championship games will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Read more
Leave a reply Owners of missing pets encouraged to attend SPCA seizure hearing Posted in Headline, Waxahachie on July 24, 2015 by PublisherWAXAHACHIE — A court hearing has been set regarding the joint raid by the Ellis County Sheriff's Office (ECSO) and SPCA that resulted in over 70 animals seized from a dog training facility in Waxahachie. Read more
Leave a reply Barton speaks out against sanctuary cities after bill passage Posted in Surrounding Areas on July 24, 2015 by Staff ReportWASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3009, the "Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act," on Thursday. The legislation cuts off specific federal grants for sanctuary cities Read more
