In the Know Ellis

Sign in Subscribe

Press Releases

Photo of the cast members of a theatrical production.

Arabella residents bring stage production to life

RED OAK – What started as a simple idea turned into something much bigger inside Arabella of Red Oak Senior Living. A group of 22 residents recently brought a full stage production to life, designing costumes, building props, and rehearsing together for weeks before stepping into the spotlight. While the performance

Compass Datacenters commits $15 million to build new Ellis County animal shelter

The following media release was issued by the Office of the Ellis County Judge on Tuesday, June 2: When the SPCA of Texas closed its Ellis County regional care center on April 15, 2025, local rescue volunteers stepped up. They worked nights and weekends, opened their homes, and stretched every

Nelson stepping down as Texas secretary of state

Nelson stepping down as Texas secretary of state

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson today announced her plans to depart the agency effective Friday, July 17. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Texas in this role,” Secretary Nelson said. “My time as Secretary came at an important moment for Texas, and I am

Texas begins enforcement of commercial automated vehicle requirements

(AUSTIN, Texas) – New rules of the road for commercial automated vehicles in Texas are now in effect. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) has begun enforcing the state’s automated vehicle authorization requirements with the launch of a public complaint process for reporting serious public safety concerns involving commercially

Ozone Action Day

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area for Monday, June 1, 2026. What is an Ozone Action Day? Ozone Action Days are issued when atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air

CPSC warnings ahead of hurricane season

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers along the Atlantic seaboard and the Gulf of America about deadly hazards that often emerge after major storms, including carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from portable generators,

CPSC recalls - May 28

1. Recalls WASHINGTON, D.C. – The CPSC announces today the following recalls are posted in cooperation with the firms listed below. Recalls can be viewed at www.cpsc.gov. Walmart Recalls Mainstays 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards;