BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR 90 DAYS. This is for the unincorporated portion of Ellis County.

CRIME TIP TUESDAY

With two recent hurricanes, folks are asking how can I help? There are many ways. Several agencies and groups are taking donations of goods. You can drop off your items and the group will see that the items get to where they are needed.

Given the significant amount of damage, this will be a long recovery process. As one that spent many years on the Texas Gulf Coast, believe me, it will be a long recovery. That being said, monetary donations are always helpful. With that comes the question, "how do I know that any money I send will actually go to hurricane relief? " A little research will show how much money an organization spends on the "effort", versus how much they spend on the organization itself. There are those that spend 80 to 90% on the organization, and 10 to 20% on the "effort"; and there are those that are just the opposite. You just have to do a little research.

Regardless, any type of assistance will be appreciated by the people impacted. And,no, it is not too late.

Chuck Edge
Sheriff, Ellis County

"SHELTER SATURDAY"
Javier is a 1-2 year old lab/pit bull mix. He is big, handsome, and tons of fun. He is very active and would do better in a home without small children simply because he may knock them over in his excitement. Javier is current on his shots, microchipped, and tested negative for heartworms. He has not been neutered yet and his new family will by law be required to get that taken care of. For more information on Javier or any of the other dogs and cats for adoption, please contact the ECSPCA at 972-935-0756.