Leave a reply SCAM ALERT: Residents targeted by fake arrest warrant phone calls Posted in Ellis County on June 27, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Sheriff's Office is warning people about a scam that is primarily targeting elderly residents in this county. Read more
Leave a reply Representative John Wray announces campaign for re-election Posted in Ellis County on June 24, 2015 by Staff ReportELLIS COUNTY — After one of the most successful legislative sessions in recent history, State Representative John Wray (R-Waxahachie) today announced that he will seek re-election. Read more
Leave a reply Glenn Heights reports positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample Posted in Surrounding Areas on June 24, 2015 by Staff ReportGLENN HEIGHTS — The Dallas County Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a positive test for West Nile Virus from a mosquito sample taken from one of the City’s mosquito traps located near Lillian Avenue Read more
Leave a reply Governor Abbott signs $4 billion tax relief bill Posted in Surrounding Areas on June 22, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — On Monday, June 15 Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 32 and SB 1 (D. Bonnen, R-Angleton; Nelson, R-Flower Mound) providing over $4 billion dollars in tax relief to homeowners and businesses in Texas. Read more
Leave a reply FEMA visiting damaged Ellis County homes June 24 Posted in Ellis County on June 22, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — Ellis County Emergency Management has announced that FEMA will be in Ellis County on Wednesday, June 24 visiting homes that have been damaged or destroyed because of severe weather or flooding since May 4. Read more
Leave a reply Red Oak PD makes arrest in stolen vehicle cases Posted in Headline, Red Oak on June 22, 2015 by PublisherRED OAK — The Red Oak Police Department arrested Jackie Wade Deason, 35, on Thursday, June 18, on one outstanding warrant and additionally charged him with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, unauthorized use of a vehicle, theft over $20,000 but under $100,000 and theft over $1,500 but under $20,000. Read more
Leave a reply Glenn Heights PD resolve attempted suicide peacefully Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on June 19, 2015 by Staff ReportGLENN HEIGHTS — At approximately 10:30 a.m., Glenn Heights Police responded to a call of an individual threatening suicide at a single-family home in the 2600 block of Lake Ridge Dr. Read more
Leave a reply WISD bus driver recognized for actions during tornado warning Posted in Feature, Waxahachie on June 08, 2015 by PublisherWAXAHACHIE — Veteran Waxahachie ISD (WISD) bus driver Artelia Thomas took quick action on May 19 to protect children riding on her bus when she witnessed a funnel cloud near Reagor Springs. Read more
