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County appoints Susan Heath as rabies control authority

Ellis County, TX – Ellis County commissioners have appointed veterinarian Susan M. Heath as the Local Rabies Control Authority in accordance with the Texas Rabies Control Act of 1981. The appointment follows the SPCA of North Texas terminating its contract for animal sheltering services to the county, which necessitated a change

State insurance commissioner urges Texans to shop for home insurance

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE – To get the best deal on home insurance, shopping is essential. Texas Insurance Commissioner Cassie Brown said: “Texas continues to be a competitive property insurance marketplace with many choices for consumers. To take advantage, consumers should shop around for the coverage and price that best suits

City of Ferris expands free waste collection with WM, doubling service coverage

Ferris, TX – The City of Ferris is proud to announce a major milestone in our ongoing partnership with WM (formerly Waste Management). After a year of negotiations, the City has successfully reached an agreement with WM to increase the number of residential homes receiving free solid waste collection from 1,

Governor Abbott celebrates launch Of NYSE Texas

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement by the New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), of plans to launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange to be headquartered in Dallas. “Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will

Texas comptroller updates its ‘Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide’

Texas comptroller updates its ‘Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide’

To help Texans better understand Texas tax revenue, the Comptroller's office has updated Taxes of Texas: A Field Guide (PDF). The report provides a graphic-rich overview of major state and local taxes, including historical collections and estimates of future revenue growth. The guide, which features a tablet-friendly design

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Do a home inventory now; get your insurance claim paid faster later

(Texas Department of Insurance) – Keeping a list of stuff inside your house—or a home inventory—could help you make a homeowners insurance claim after a fire or disaster. Most insurance companies will want a record of lost or damaged items before they pay a claim. Many companies have apps

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County requests new district court from Texas Legislature

Ellis County, TX – At their regular meeting on February 4th, the Ellis County Commissioners’ Court unanimously approved a resolution requesting the Texas Legislature to create a new judicial district court for Ellis County. Addressed to Senators Bob Hall and Brian Birdwell, as well as District 10 Representative Brian Harrison, the