There’s much to look forward to at the start of winter. The holiday season starts winter off with a bang, while outdoor enthusiasts know their chances to hit the slopes and ski and snowboard are just beginning. Sports fans know January marks the return of the National Football League playoffs, while travelers who need a little winter warmth often designate February as a month to soak up some sun in a faraway locale.
Ellis County and District Attorney Ann Montgomery announced that Virgil Bryant III, 47, of Red Oak, Texas, was convicted by a jury of Driving While Intoxicated Third or More and was sentenced to 99 years in prison. Bryant’s punishment range was enhanced to 25 years to life in prison based on his prior felony history. The jury also found that he used his vehicle as a deadly weapon.
Area representative in Congress for District 6, Republican Jake Ellzey recently stated his plans to seek reelection in 2024. He serves all of Ellis, Navarro, Anderson, Hill, Cherokee, and parts of Tarrant, Dallas, Freestone, and Johnson counties.
