Leave a reply Flood damage? Here’s how to get help! Posted in Ellis County on June 08, 2015 by Staff ReportNow that Ellis, Navarro and Tarrant Counties have received a State of Texas disaster declaration, please report damages to your respective county and city agencies and then register and report damages and losses to FEMA.Call the FEMA Helpline, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT, 7 days a week:1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362) TTY 1-800-462-7585 711 or VRS 1-800-621-3362 You can also email: FEMA-ContactUs@fema.dhs.gov, get a response in 1 to 2 business days.Mobile site http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ Read more
Leave a reply WISD teacher admits relationship with former student amid misconduct allegations Posted in Headline, Waxahachie on June 06, 2015 by PublisherWAXAHACHIE — Documents obtained by Ellis County Citizen reveal sexual misconduct allegations against Waxahachie Independent School District (WISD) teacher Laura (Laurie) Leigh Evans. Read more
Leave a reply City of Waxahachie to provide fire-based EMS Posted in Waxahachie on June 03, 2015 by Staff ReportWAXAHACHIE — The Waxahachie City Council voted unanimously to approve Waxahachie-Fire Rescue providing fire department-based emergency medical services (EMS). Read more
Leave a reply Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program Posted in Surrounding Areas on June 03, 2015 by Staff ReportWAXAHACHIE — State Representative John Wray announced the deadline for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship has been extended to June 15, 2015. Read more
Leave a reply Texas House approves state budget Posted in Surrounding Areas on June 03, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — The Texas House gave overwhelming final approval Friday to House Bill 1, a balanced and disciplined state budget for the next two years. The budget was also approved in the Texas Senate and now heads to Governor Greg Abbott. Read more
Leave a reply Suspects dead after standoff involving stolen police SUV Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on June 03, 2015 by PublisherITALY — Two young men are dead after a standoff with police following the theft of an Italy police vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday night. Read more
Leave a reply Ovilla homeowner shoots neighbor breaking into home Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on June 03, 2015 by Staff ReportOVILLA — Ellis County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched Tuesday, June 2, to an incident involving a homeowner who had shot and injured a man she believed was breaking in her back door at about 1 p.m. Read more
Leave a reply Open carry passes Texas legislature; Governor expected to sign into law Posted in Surrounding Areas on May 31, 2015 by PublisherAUSTIN — The Texas House and Senate passed an open carry bill Friday that allows gun owners who obtain a license to openly carry handguns. Read more
