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Ellis County
Waxahachie just hired Michael Scott as the new city manager. He’s taking the wheel on daily operations, so keep an eye on his name as he starts shaping local policy.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
Standard staffing transition within county administration.
County administration and residents benefit from filling the long-vacant PIO position.
No groups negatively affected
The court created two new administrative leadership positions, funded by reallocating existing vacant roles and cutting internal waste rather than raising new taxes.
County Judge John Wray announced that Ryan Garrett is leaving his county position following the upcoming budget passage, and introduced Leah Martinek as the county's new Public Information Officer starting September 8.
Michael Scott chosen as new Waxahachie City Manager Joe Lyward
Michael B. Halla Body WILMER - Wilmer City Attorney Michael B. Halla officially resigned on Aug, 6 stepping down exactly one hour before a highly anticipated, packed city...
Cornilus Hawkins Body ALMA – Alma has appointed its new police chief, Cornilus Hawkins. Hawkins will be sworn in at the Aug.18 city council meeting. No stranger to...
WILMER – A Wilmer City Council member and the city’s acting Police Chief were arrested last weekend with what began as a verbal dispute on July 22, between newly elected Council member Moses Garcia, 53, and a man Garcia said was a friend. Garcia was charged with making a terroristic threat, a Class B misdemeanor under Texas law.
Allows for denser development standards.
Adds 25 homes reliant on Bent Trail, prompting resident concerns regarding traffic congestion and single-access safety.
Addresses historical unpaved road conditions on Granary Road while allowing 16 new lots to move forward.
Dedicates thoroughfare right-of-way and establishes a uniquely named single-lot subdivision.
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