New York investor grabs DeSoto industrial complex
- Written by Steve Brown Steve Brown
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 14 December 2020 14 December 2020
DeSoto, TX - Royal Oak Realty Trust of New York has bought the DW Distribution Inc. campus on Centre Park Boulevard in DeSoto. The 476,341-square-foot industrial facility is leased long-term to building products firm DW Distribution. The property includes warehouse and distribution space, storage and offices.
DeSoto High choir director one of 10 Grammy education award finalists
- Written by Tyler Carter Tyler Carter
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 11 December 2020 11 December 2020
DeSoto, TX - DeSoto High School Choir Director Pamela Dawson has been named one of the ten finalists for the 2021 Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s Music Educator Award.
Ellis County COVID relief grants available
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Local Local
- Published: 10 December 2020 10 December 2020
Ellis County - Ellis County announced Wednesday that Economic Relief Grant funds are now available for healthcare, nonprofits and small businesses in the county. County officials describe the grants as an approach to kick-start an immediate economic recovery.
Serving in a pandemic, this custodial supervisor for DeSoto High School helps keep students safe
- Written by Tyler Carter Tyler Carter
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 09 December 2020 09 December 2020
DeSoto, TX - Every person in a school district plays a role in helping students succeed. DeSoto ISD’s cleaning and custodial services department named Jackqueline Dillon, DeSoto High School’s morning custodial supervisor, its 2020 employee of the year for her work making sure students feel secure.
Red Oak Businesses Broken Into
- Written by Red Oak Chamber of Commerce Red Oak Chamber of Commerce
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 08 December 2020 08 December 2020
Red Oak, TX - As many of you are aware, last night several of our Red Oak Businesses were broken into. This has already been a difficult year for many businesses, and this only compounds the issue. Our businesses need your support now more than ever to recover from this crisis.
Ovilla named among state’s safest cities
- Written by Bill Spinks Bill Spinks
- Category: Ovilla Ovilla
- Published: 08 December 2020 08 December 2020
Ovilla, TX - The city of Ovilla has been named among the safest small cities in Texas, according to a nationwide business insurance research firm. AdvisorSmith recently released its latest report on the “Safest Cities in Texas.” From their research, they discovered that Ovilla is the No. 4 safest small city in the state.
A NTX Charity Needs a Big Truck & Driver for ‘Massive’ Christmas Wish
- Written by WBAP WBAP
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 08 December 2020 08 December 2020
Cedar Hill, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – A North Texas children’s charity has collected hundreds of thousands of Christmas toys for Texas kids. Dallas Duvall with Diamond Wishes Children’s Charities grants wishes to terminal and severely challenged kids and families around the world
Lancaster I-35 and Loop 9 Corridor Study
- Written by City of Lancaster City of Lancaster
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 06 December 2020 06 December 2020
Lancaster, TX - Halff Associates, Inc., has initiated a corridor study focused on the existing I-35E corridor and the planned Loop 9 corridor within the City of Lancaster. The primary purpose of the study is to develop a series of policy and regulatory strategies which will facilitate the economic and visual growth of these two important corridors.
Governor Abbott’s Executive Order (GA-32) Order In Effect at 12:01 a.m. on December 4th.
- Written by City of Ferris City of Ferris
- Category: Texas Texas
- Published: 03 December 2020 03 December 2020
Texas - On Thursday, December 3, 2020, Ellis County and all of Trauma Service Area E (TSA-E) reached seven consecutive days of lab-confirmed COVID-19 hospitalizations being above 15%. Per Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-32, all restaurants, retail stores, office buildings, manufacturing facilities, gyms, exercise facilities and classes,
Lancaster ISD superintendent’s $2M buyout blocked for nearly a year
- Written by Emily Donaldson Emily Donaldson
- Category: School News School News
- Published: 03 December 2020 03 December 2020
Lancaster, TX - A $2 million payout to departing Lancaster schools Superintendent Elijah Granger won’t happen until at least next October. A temporary restraining order halting the buyout agreement received a longer life Tuesday after the school district’s attorneys agreed to a temporary injunction, delaying the severance payment until a court date 10 months from now.
Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19
- Written by Lori Brown Lori Brown
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 03 December 2020 03 December 2020
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas - Family and friends are grieving the death of a Midlothian father of five. The man's family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get. Family members say 35-year-old Matt Law was an overall healthy man. His battle with COVID-19 lasted less than a month. Now, his widow wants others to know his story.
The Gift of Shopping Local!
- Written by City of Cedar Hill City of Cedar Hill
- Category: Local News Local News
- Published: 30 November 2020 30 November 2020
Cedar Hill, TX - The Tourism Department for the City of Cedar Hill is always looking for innovative ways to help our local businesses and build community. To that end, they are excited to introduce the first city-wide gift card for local businsses called the Visit Cedar Hill E-Gift Card!
