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Search group to update progress in January

Unless things change, they will remain the same. Thanks to the 88th Texas Legislature of 2023, some laws are about to go into effect on January, 1, 2025. Among them is that safety inspections on vehicles will no longer be required for non-commercial vehicles. That does not negate emissions testing in some counties, including Ellis.

Two adults were killed in nearby Palmer on Christmas Day. Palmer police are investigating the tragic event as a murder-suicide.

Auxin Herbicide training is coming up! If you are using or plan to use any of the following Auxin herbicides, Enlist One, Enlist Duo, Xtendimax, Engenia or Tavium in cotton or soybeans, in the 2025 production year, you must receive the TDA (Texas Department of Agriculture) required Auxin Training.

Several problem areas related to infrastructure were addressed at the December 17 City Commission meeting, all of them about water lines.

Tuesday, December 17, a grant agreement of $50,000 from the City of Ennis was approved in a 5-0 vote by the City Commission to The Heights Ellis County Advocacy Center. The monies for the upcoming year will come from the Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) fund.