As COVID situation turns critical, locals may soon be able to register in Tarrant County for vaccinations
Waxahachie Daily Light
With hospital beds rapidly approaching zero availability, Ellis County has established a partnership with Tarrant County that could lead to more local residents having access to a COVID-19 vaccination.
The partnership will allow Ellis County residents who qualify under distribution phase 1A (vaccinate health care workers) and 1B (people who are 65 and older and those who have a medical condition that increases their risk of severe disease or death) to be eligible to register in Tarrant County for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Ellis County Leaders Request Additional COVID-19 Vaccine
The issued letter distributed January 8, 2021, was signed by:
Ellis County Judge Todd Little, Ellis County, TX
Mayor Ginger Gonzales, City of Alma
Mayor Larry Gilbert, City of Bardwell
Mayor Angie Juenemann, City of Ennis
Mayor Tommy Scott, City of Ferris
Mayor Joy Landry, City of Maypearl
Mayor Bryant Cockran, City of Italy
Mayor Bruce Perryman, City of Milford
Mayor Richard Reno, City of Midlothian
Mayor Richard Dormier, City of Ovilla
Mayor Tom Leverentz, City of Oak Leaf
Mayor Mark Stanfill, City of Red Oak
Mayor Kenneth Bateman, City of Palmer
Mayor David Hill, City of Waxahachie
If you re sick, stay home, chief pleads in citing work exposure
Waxahachie Daily Light
The South Ellis County city of Milford is mourning the loss of one of its police officers over the weekend to COVID-19.
Officer Christopher Elder, a father of three, passed away “suddenly” on Sunday, according to a public announcement from the Milford Police Department and a private message to social media followers from Mayor Bruce Perryman. Elder was 39.
“It is with great sadness that the Milford Police Department has lost one of our longtime officers,” Milford PD announced on Facebook. “Officer Christopher Elder passed away suddenly over the weekend and we ask that you keep his family and fellow Law Enforcement family in your prayers during this time. Rest easy brother, we will take it from here.”