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New facility expected to add jobs, value to county by end of 2022
Waxahachie Daily Light
Mirroring what the Midlothian City Council approved a week ago, Ellis County Commissioners on Tuesday unanimously approved a property tax abatement and performance agreement for SunOpta Grains and Foods Inc. for its planned new facility in Midlothian’s RailPort Business Park.
The Commissioners’ Court approved an 8-year tax abatement agreement with SunOpta that will begin at the end of 2022, when the proposed facility is expected to be complete. The abatement amount will be 65 percent for the first four years, and 55 percent for the next four years. The abatement will apply only to new taxable value and to real property; inventory will be taxed at the full rate.
Severe Weather Wreaked Havoc In Ellis County Monday Night
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Sirens Blared & Reports of Tornado On I-35 E Near Forreston
UPDATE: The National Weather Service determined that an EF-2 tornado with winds up to 120 MPH occurred between Forreston and Waxahachie last night from 8:44 pm to 8:57 pm. It tracked 5.2 miles through the area between Waxahachie and Forreston where it crossed I-35E.
ELLIS COUNTY – As severe thunderstorm and tornado watches and warnings moved through Ellis County Monday evening, officials said it was likely a tornado that passed over I-35 in Waxahachie and caused motorist injuries.
Ellis County Public Information Officer Corey Rogan said around 11:45 p.m. Monday night “A multi-vehicle incident has occurred on I-35E near Forreston.” On the scanner calls for additional resources went out to respond to multiple overturned 18 wheelers with entrapment.