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School board of trustees acquires 2 new members

Image: Natasha Blackburn swears in new school board members — Larry Eubank, Ida Overton and Sal Ramirez

Two new school board members — Sal Ramirez and Ida Overton — were sworn in Monday evening at the monthly meeting of the Italy School Board of Trustees. Larry Eubank, incumbent, was also sworn in as trustee. (Continued…)

4H Club informational meeting planned

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There is an interest in getting an South Ellis County 4H club started. An informational meeting is planned for Thursday evening, May 23. The meeting will be in the Italy Boze Community Center Building at 161 W. Main Street, Italy and will begin at 6:00pm. All those interested in learning about the 4H organization are urged to attend. (Continued…)

Italy ISD Weather Alert; Releasing students early today, Tuesday, May 21

Image: National Weather Service has issued a severe weather warning for parts of North Central Texas, including Ellis County. Italy ISD is early releasing students at 1:15 p.m. today, Tuesday, May 21.

Italy ISD is releasing students early today, Tuesday, May 21, due to a severe weather forecast. The elementary students are being released at 1:15 p.m. The high school/junior high school campus will be releasing at 1:30. A severe storm is expected to pass thru Ellis County around 3:00 p.m. Italy ISD wants the community to feel free come to the dome to seek shelter if the need arises. There have been several activities cancelled this evening. Please read further for more information. (Continued…)

Reception planned for Mayor Frank Jackson

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Residents of Italy, Texas are cordially invited to attend a public reception for Mayor Frank Jackson for 14 years of dedicated service to the City of Italy on May 30, 2013 at 5:30 pm, at the Italy Boze Community Center. You are invited to share in the serving of refreshments, and to extend your appreciation to Mayor Jackson as well as wish him well in the future. (Continued…)

Italy parade honors recent sports heroes from Italy High School

Image: Gladiator Regiment Marching Band members Reagan Adams, Gus Allen, Whitney Wolaver, Brenya Williams and band director Jesus Perez provide the, “Beat of Champions,” during the parade.

With several sport achievements by student-athletes from Italy High School culminating around the same time, the school, in conjunction with the City of Italy, held a small but enthusiastic parade to honor the school’s sports heroes on their recent accomplishments. (Continued…)

Mandatory band booster meeting set May 28

There will be a mandatory band and band booster meeting Tuesday, May 28, at 6:15 p.m. in the band hall according to Mark Stiles, band booster president. This meeting is for band students who plan to participate in the band next year and their parents. (Continued…)

Salutatorian and Valedictorian Named At Academic Banquet

Image: Valedictorian Reid Jacinto and Salutatorian Megan Hooker take a photo together.

Italy High School hosted the 30th Annual Academic Banquet Thursday night at the Italy High School dome-nasium. Superintendent, Barry Bassett, and IHS Principal, Lee Joffre, recognized high ranking students. “The lowest GPA here tonight is 3.4,” said Joffre. The administration presented trophies to Valedictorian Reid Jacinto and Salutatorian Meagan Hooker. (Continued…)

Obituary: Jacklyn Mae Adams, 1937 – 2013

Jacklyn Mae Adams, age 75, of Italy, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Trinity Mission Health & Rehab. She was born September 11, 1937 in Italy to Jack and Aline (Hudson) Paisley. Jacklyn had been the secretary at Central Baptist Church for many years. (Continued…)

Good luck to the Italy Baseball boys against Trenton!

Image: John Byers and Cole Hopkins look on during batting practice.

Italy Baseball has been working hard this week in practice to prepare for their upcoming regional quarterfinal matchup against Trenton. Here is a sneak peek into Gladiator training where these young men have been honing their skills, sharpening their swings and striving to be better than yesterday. (Continued…)

Donations raised while having a bit of fun

Image: Participants for the 2nd Annual Talent Show enjoy the entertainment.

Italy High School presented the second annual Talent Show on Tuesday evening in the open air. Parents, family and friends joined the students in the brand new Cargill-Gallman Pavilion downtown for fun, frolic and service to a neighboring community. Donations for the community of West were collected at both the Stafford Elementary campus and Italy High/Junior High School campus during the days prior to the talent show. (Continued…)

First annual Coffee With Cops

Image: Anna Luna, Ratara Singleton, Officer Daniel Pitts, Tieria Sheara, Lupe Tapia, Officer Pedro Gonzalez, Officer Nicholas Moore, Jonnetta Hardin and David Retter were proud to be a part of Coffee with Cops.

This past Saturday was the first Coffee with Cops at McDonalds in Italy. There was coffee for all and donuts too! The Italy police department has come up with a great way to help the citizens of Italy have better communication with the police department. (Continued…)

Parade planned to honor Kortnei Johnson, girls state track team and IHS baseball

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On Saturday, May 18th, 2013, Italy school and city leaders have planned a downtown Italy parade to honor state record breaking track sprinter, Kortnei Johnson along with state qualifying runners, Halee Turner, Ryisha Copeland and Kendra Copeland. Parade time is 10:00am. Also included in the parade will be a send off for the Gladiator Baseball team as they head out to battle Trenton in game two of a best of three series for the regional quarter-final title. The entire community is welcome to come and hail these outstanding young athletes. (Continued…)

Italy Water – Where We Started, Where We Are Now

Image: Workers use a crane to help construct the new concrete water tank just down from a previously constructed steel water tank near downtown Italy. The new concrete tank will keep the water cooler than the metal tank and requires less internal maintenance to blast and clean every couple of years.

Dean Carrell, director of public works for the City of Italy is really proud of the progress being made concerning our water. The State of Texas told us we needed better water production, more water storage and better treatments for our water and the public works team did not waste any time going to work on it. (Continued…)

National Police Week 2013, May 12-18, 2013

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This week, we will remember fallen officers throughout the nation and we will remember their individual sacrifices on May 15th. Please also remember the ones that continue to put on that uniform everyday knowing that their “ultimate sacrifice” may be today. If you see an officer on the street, tell them Thank You for their service. (Continued…)

Baby Chicks are a hatchin’ at Stafford Elementary

Image: Beautiful baby chicks.

Spring is in the air! Everywhere you look you are starting to see flowers blooming, humming birds visiting bright blooms and your grass is turning green. Well, if you are a first grader at Stafford Elementary you will also know that “spring has sprung” because they have baby chicks hatching away. (Continued…)

Stafford’s 5th Six Weeks Honor Assembly

Image: These students have received many awards! Some are star students, some have excellent conduct.

It is that time again! Time to honor those students that excelled these past six weeks. And once again there were lots of awards given out for A honor roll, A-B honor roll, B honor roll, perfect attendance, excellent conduct and AR points. (Continued…)

About the Ellis County Emergency Service District No. 3 Tax Increase Proposal

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Because of the reduction in the Federal Budget (Sequester) all funding for Fire Department Grants have been drastically reduced. The Ellis County Emergency Service District No. 3 is calling for an increase in the fire district tax on May 11, 2013. The fire district tax rate has not increased since August 11, 1984…Almost 29 years ago. (Continued…)

Letter to the Editor: About the Ellis County Emergency Service District #3

My name is Jackie Dwayne Cate, and I have been a volunteer firefighter for 25 years with the Italy Fire Department. I have been employed with the City of Ennis as a Firefighter/Paramedic for the last 15 years. I am the President of the Emergency Service District #3 (ESD 3), and have served on this board for 14 years. (Continued…)

New Principal for Stafford Elementary – Jonathan Nash

Image: Jonathan Nash is very proud to be Stafford Elementary’s new principal.

First time principal Jonathan Nash is ready and raring to get started as Stafford elementary’s new principal. He is excited and happy to be here and loves our school already in the two short weeks he has been here.

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Agenda: Italy City Council Meeting, Monday, May 13, 2013

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The Italy City Council will have their regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 13, 2013. Meeting time is slated for 6:00pm and will be held in the Italy City Council Chambers at 105 West Main Street, Italy. There will be two public hearings in conjunction with this meeting. (Continued…)

Coffee With COPS

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The Italy Police Department with sponsorship from McDonald’s in Italy is hosting it’s first Coffee with COPS on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at 9:00am. (Continued…)

V-E Day May 8, 1945

68 years, a lifetime. 4 years was also a lifetime. 68 years ago today the nightmare for millions in Europe and America partially ended. Victory in Europe was the end of hostilities there, but it continued in the Pacific. (Continued…)

Gladiator Athletic Booster Club Meeting today

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Gladiator Athletic Booster Club president, Albert Garcia, Jr., has called a meeting for today, Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 6:00pm to be held in the Italy High School’s Library. All supporters of Italy High School and Junior High School athletics are welcome to attend. (Continued…)

Italy Food Pantry has moved

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The Italy Ministerial Alliance has a new location for their Italy Food Pantry. They are now located at 405 W. Moseley, Suite #4, Italy. (Continued…)