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
Leave a reply Maypearl police chief arrested for sexual assault of a child Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 22, 2015 by PublisherMAYPEARL — Maypearl Police Chief Kevin Michael Coffey, 49, was arrested by the Ellis County Sheriff's Office Wednesday afternoon after turning himself in on four felony arrest warrants relating to sexual assault of a child. Read more
Leave a reply President finally orders flags at half-staff to honor Chattanooga victims Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 21, 2015 by PublisherWASHINGTON D.C. — President Barack Obama has finally ordered flags be lowered to half-staff at the White House and all federal facilities in honor of the five servicemen killed on Thursday, July 16 in Chattanooga, TN. Read more
Leave a reply Texas governor authorizes National Guard to carry guns on base Posted in Surrounding Areas on July 18, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today he will authorize the Adjutant General John Nichols of the Texas National Guard to arm National Guard personnel at military facilities across Texas. Read more
Leave a reply Glenn Heights packs the fun in for the annual Family Festival on July 25 Posted in Surrounding Areas on July 17, 2015 by Staff ReportGLENN HEIGHTS — Finally, the summer hit is here! Glenn Heights presents its annual family festival on Saturday, July 25, 2015. Read more
Leave a reply Texas Attorney General launches investigation into Planned Parenthood Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 17, 2015 by PublisherAUSTIN — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Wednesday, July 15 that his office has launched an investigation into Planned Parenthood following the publication of a video showing a Planned Parenthood Senior Director discussing the sale of baby body parts. Read more
Leave a reply Rep. John Wray releases statement on Planned Parenthood video Posted in Surrounding Areas on July 16, 2015 by Staff ReportAUSTIN — Today, Representative John Wray (R-Waxahachie) released this statement regarding the alleged harvest and sale of aborted baby tissue by Planned Parenthood: Read more
Leave a reply Arrest made in Ferris woman’s murder Posted in Headline, Surrounding Areas on July 14, 2015 by Staff ReportFERRIS — Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of Evette Marie Quezada of Ferris. Read more
