Leave a reply Rep. Wray takes legislative action to oppose high-speed rail Posted in Surrounding Areas on April 16, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — As part of an ongoing effort to thwart a proposed high-speed rail project from Dallas to Houston, Representative John Wray filed HB 3915 and HB 3918, which would protect property owners rights and taxpayer funds. Read more
Leave a reply Ellis County Commissioner Grayson announces town hall meetings Posted in Ellis County on April 16, 2015 by Staff ReportENNIS — Ellis County Commissioner Lane Grayson has announced his first Town Hall meetings for the residents of Precinct Two. The meetings will be held in Ennis and Waxahachie with two meeting times scheduled for each location. Read more
Leave a reply Police searching for fugitive with ties to Maypearl Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on April 16, 2015 by Staff ReportFORT WORTH — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) investigators are searching for a fugitive registered sex offender who escaped from a Fort Worth halfway house shortly after 5 a.m. Wednesday morning. Read more
Leave a reply Finley Jr High principal, Ruth Sutton, to retire Posted in Waxahachie on April 14, 2015 by Staff ReportWAXAHACHIE — Ruth Sutton, the current principal of Finley Junior High, has announced her plans to retire at the end of the school year. Read more
Leave a reply ESD #6 board appoints interim fire chief; no action on future of dept. Posted in Ellis County, Headline on April 14, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Emergency Service District No. 6 board voted unanimously Monday night to name Wes Curry as interim fire chief over ESD No. 6 Volunteer Fire Department after a sexual assault scandal landed five firefighters, fire chief and assistant chief in jail last week. Read more
Leave a reply City of Midlothian answers questions about Community Park Posted in Midlothian on April 13, 2015 by City of MidlothianMIDLOTHIAN — Staff would like to address some of the questions that have been received from Citizens regarding the Soccer Field lighting at the new Community Park and the park project in general. Read more
Leave a reply Board to discuss VFD future after sex assault scandal Posted in Ellis County, Headline on April 12, 2015 by PublisherELLIS COUNTY — The Ellis County Emergency Service District #6 board will meet Monday evening to discuss the future of the volunteer fire department currently under scrutiny after five fire fighters were arrested last week for aggravated sexual assault and the top two brass were arrested for allegedly covering up the incident. Read more
Leave a reply Reservations open for cruise to benefit Gingerbread House Posted in Ellis County on April 12, 2015 by Staff ReportWAXAHACHIE — Blue Knights Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club, Texas Chapter XXI, is sponsoring a benefit cruise for the Gingerbread House children's advocacy center. Read more
