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County begins RHID creation process for Pray's Big Creek Estates project

On June 3, 2025, following extensive discussion, by unanimously approving Resolution 2025-08 (which identifies the housing need in Ellis County and initiates the statutory process) Ellis County Commissioners took the first steps in the creation of a Reinvestment Housing Incentive District (RHID) for the proposed Big Creek Estates project. “Adam Pray, who works with Platinum Group proposes the construction of 13 new homes in the Big Creek Estates subdivision.

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Wichita Southeast High probe shows possible grade tampering; principal replaced

WICHITA, Kansas — Wichita school district leaders say some student records at Southeast High School were changed — possibly to meet graduation requirements — and the district is investigating allegations of grade fixing at the school. Southeast High’s principal, Claudia Cooper, was replaced unexpectedly last week.

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City to hold Feb Open House regarding 32nd/33rd St Reconstruction

During Public Works (PW) Director Jesse Rohr’s presentation of bids for the 32nd/33rd Street Reconstruction Project during the Jan. 16, 2025, Hays City Commission Work Session, he announced that prior to the Project commencing, affected property owners will be notified and invited to a public Open House Meeting, expected to take place in early – mid February 2025.

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