Ellis County officials take oath of office for next term
On Jan. 1, 15 Ellis County elected officials took the Oath of Office and were sworn in for their next term. Of the 15 officials… Login to continue reading Login…
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MED invites community to informational session
Midlothian residents are invited to learn about local economic development programs and how these efforts benefit them at an informational session set for Monday, Jan.… Login to continue reading Login…
Filing period near for May 6 voting
The filing period to run for city council and school board seats in the May 6 general election in Ellis County begins Jan. 18 and… Login to continue reading Login…
A Matter of Balance program offered in Ellis County
Ellis County Texas AgriLife Extension Service is offering A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls at the Ennis Golden Circle Senior Activity Center for… Login to continue reading Login…
Photos: Midlothian Veterans Tribute Memorial
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Harrison eyes property tax relief in legislature
With the 88th Texas Legislature just days away, State Rep. Brian Harrison said providing significant property tax relief to residents will be one of his biggest priorities.
Gohmert’s replacement vows less rhetoric
LUFKIN — For 18 years, East Texans have been represented in Congress by a prominent Republican known more for propagating conspiracy theories than for passing laws. But the region’s new representative, Congressman-elect Nathaniel Moran, plans to strike a different tone in Washington, D.C.
Abbott calls for investigation into Atmos
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott asked the attorney general and the head of the state agency that regulates oil and gas drilling to investigate Atmos Energy, the state’s largest natural gas provider, for a failure to prepare for the frigid temperatures that slammed the state last week.
State high court steers clear of tax break logjam
The Texas Supreme Court declined Friday to intervene in a request from two renewable energy firms that say they’ll miss out on millions of dollars in tax savings from a program set to expire at the end of 2022 because an overwhelmed state agency failed to process their application in time.
Impact of Harris County poll problems not clear
Nearly two months after the general election, Harris County election officials still do not know whether ballot paper shortages and late polling site openings prevented people from voting on Election Day.