Alma News

Ellis County Commissioners rejected plans for a proposed slaughterhouse after concerns about safety, traffic and pollution were raised.

Local veterans organizations are trying to locate eastern Ellis County Veterans from Alma, Bardwell, Boyce, Bristol, Ennis, Ferris, Garrett, Palmer, Telico and all surrounding communities.

November is traditionally a time to honor all our Veterans. This year will be no exception! The annual Veterans Appreciation Day celebration for Ellis County is scheduled for Saturday, Nov.

Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission, Ellis County Sheriff's Office and the Ennis Police Department joined forces raiding a group of underage minors partying last Thursday, July 16 at a large barn located on Whitfill Road near Alma.

Local law enforcement agencies broke up an alcohol party on Thursday that was taking place at a barn on Whitfill Road in Alma, making arrests for violations regarding marijuana, prohibited weapon, evading, and drug paraphernalia.

Valedictorian James Bowen, left, and salutatorian Ariel Johnson will lead the Big Spring High School Class of 2009 when it holds commencement exercises at 8 p.m. Friday in Dorothy Garrett Coliseum.