Lancaster's City Facilities are now closed to the Public
- Written by City of Lancaster City of Lancaster
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 20 March 2020 20 March 2020
Lancaster, TX - All city facilities are now closed to the public, but we are still here to serve you! Trash services will run as normal.
Special Emergency Meeting
- Written by City of Ovilla City of Ovilla
- Category: Ovilla Ovilla
- Published: 19 March 2020 19 March 2020
Ovilla, TX - NOTICE is hereby given of a Special Emergency Meeting of the City Council of the City of Ovilla, to be held on Friday, March 20, 2020 at 3:30 P.M.
FREE HOT LUNCH FOR SENIORS AGE 60+
- Written by April Reiling April Reiling
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 19 March 2020 19 March 2020
Duncanville, TX - Residents who are age 60+ can sign up for free hot lunches, Monday through Friday, by calling 972-707-3843. Meals are picked up at the Senior Center drive thru, but you must call two business days in advance to add your name to the list. Please help spread the word to seniors who might benefit from this service.
Message from DeSoto Mayor Curtistene McCowan.
- Written by Curtistene McCowan Curtistene McCowan
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 19 March 2020 19 March 2020
DeSoto, TX - Good Morning DeSoto! Just checking in to reassure you that TEAM DESOTO is continuing to communicate and coordinate with federal, state, county and other local government officials on the COVID 19 Coronavirus crisis.
Ellis County has first presumptive COVID-19 case
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 March 2020 18 March 2020
Ellis County - Hours after County Judge Todd Little issued an order prohibiting gatherings of 50 or more people, Ellis County has reported its first presumptive positive case of coronavirus, Little announced Tuesday night.
8 Red Oak Firefighters Quarantined As Another Awaits Coronavirus Test Results
- Written by CBS dfw CBS dfw
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 March 2020 18 March 2020
Red Oak, TX - Several Red Oak firefighters are in quarantine as one of them awaits his coronavirus test results. Fire Chief Ben Blanton said that one of his men started showing symptoms of illness after reporting to work. He recently traveled outside of the country, too.
DeSoto Public Library offers Curbside Pick-Up Services
- Written by City of DeSoto City of DeSoto
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 March 2020 18 March 2020
DeSoto, TX - Good news! You and your children can still get your reading in! Call or go to http://catalog.desotolibrary.info to make your requests. During our temporary closure, we will be providing curbside pick-up services Monday through Friday from 10 AM-5 PM.
Waxahachie mayor declares local state of disaster as part of COVID-19 preparedness
- Written by Patrick Clarke Patrick Clarke
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 March 2020 18 March 2020
Waxahachie, TX - Waxahachie Mayor David Hill declared a local state of disaster in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Monday. The Disaster Declaration Order, in effect for 30 days, comes even as Emergency Management Coordinator Thomas Griffith told the City Council there were no confirmed cases of the novel virus in Ellis County as of Monday.
Duncanville Crews Respond to Sanitary Sewer Overflows
- Written by April Reiling April Reiling
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 18 March 2020 18 March 2020
Duncanville, TX - The Duncanville Public Works Department is currently undergoing clean-up, remediation and disinfection of two Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSO) that occurred as a result of weather conditions and heavy rainfall on March 17 & 18, 2020. The overflows affected Mauk Branch Creek and are located near:
MEDIA ALERT: Life School District to Close Indefinitely
- Written by Maureen Wiegert Maureen Wiegert
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 17 March 2020 17 March 2020
To slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in our communities, Life School campuses will close indefinitely. This action follows advice from County Health and Human Services officials and aligns with other school districts in the area.
Melanie Benjamin is promoted to permanent athletic director for Cedar Hill ISD
- Written by Greg Riddle Greg Riddle
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 17 March 2020 17 March 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - The Cedar Hill ISD board of trustees voted Monday night to promote acting athletic director Melanie Benjamin to the permanent AD job. Gina Farmer retired as athletic director in August after working in Cedar Hill ISD for 31 years.
CANCELLED - Cedar Hill High School Car Show - April 11
Cedar Hill, TX - Cedar Hill High School's Career and Technical Education (CTE) organizations host the 2nd Annual Cedar Hill High School Car Show, Saturday, April 11, 2020, 9 AM - 3 PM, 1 Longhorn Blvd.
