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2nd child dies, 2 others in ICU after ATV crash near Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – A second boy has died as a result of an ATV crash Sunday near Waxahachie, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Wednesday....

County budget, tax rate approved

WAXAHACHIE – A public hearing and roll call votes made at last week’s Ellis County Commissioners Court for the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget and the adoption of the Ellis County property tax rate for tax year 2023 (fiscal year 2024) both passed...

HIGH SPEED RAIL FIGHT NOT OVER

ENNIS – Everyone thought Texans High-Speed Rail was a thing of the past until recently....

WILMER PIONEER DAYS RESOUNDING SUCCESS

WILMER – The City of Wilmer marked its almost 40th year hosting its annual Pioneer Days festival with as many as 2,000 attendees during the three days of festivities....

HARRISON ASKS TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO BAN COVID VACCINE MANDATES

ELLIS COUNTY – In a plea to every mayor and county judge in Texas, State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-10) requested each to ban COVID vaccine mandates in their jurisdiction. ...

The image shows a Red Oak Police Officer trying to kick in the door. Photo courtesy NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.

Police end up at wrong address for domestic disturbance call

RED OAK – The Red Oak Police Department opened an investigation last week when a woman at the Ovilla at Legacy Square Apartments on North Overlook Drive filed a complaint with the department after officers on a domestic dispute call went to the wr...

News

2nd child dies, 2 others in ICU after ATV crash near Waxahachie

WAXAHACHIE – A second boy has died as a result of an ATV crash Sunday near Waxahachie, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Wednesday.

By STAFF REPORT

County budget, tax rate approved

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

HIGH SPEED RAIL FIGHT NOT OVER

ENNIS – Everyone thought Texans High-Speed Rail was a thing of the past until recently.

By MICHAEL SEIBER / Freelance Writer

Sports

WEEK 5: HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2023)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

ITALY vs Crossroads at Crossroads, 7 p.m.

MIDLOTHIAN vs Cleburn at home, 7 p.m.

WR Dylan Gayton (14) broke free across the middle, hauled in a QB Reggie Moody pass, and shed a tackler to score a touchdown.

WEEK 4: Red Oak Hawks stay unbeaten, roll over Killeen Ellison 49-18

RED OAK – After a thrilling Thursday Night ESPN 2 televised overtime win over Lake Belton high school, how would the Hawks respond against the Killeen Ellison Eagles?

By STEVE PATTERSON / Moving Pictures

WEEK 4: Ennis 56, Corsicana 8

ENNIS – Quarterback Wondame Davis Jr. threw for 254 yards and three touchdowns to secure Ennis’ first victory. Davis also had two receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown.

Opinion

COMICALLY INCORRECT by A.F. Branco (September 21, 2023)

OPINION: What we must believe to believe Biden is innocent

It’s hardly a surprise that the corporate media have rushed to the defense of President Biden pursuant to the impeachment inquiry announced last week by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

By DAVID CATRON

DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS: Is the house of cards falling yet?

The house of cards seems to be falling, and depending on how you look at things it could be falling any which way.

By RITA COOK / Freelance Writer

Lifestyle

THIS WEEKEND: Ovilla Heritage Day, September 23, 2023

Join us for live music, a parade, games, arts, crafts, vendors and great food!

Celebrate the small town with a BIG heart, Ovilla.

THIS WEEKEND: 2023 Red Oak Founders Day, September 16, 2023

RED OAK – Sept. 16 will be a massive day for our community, and we want everyone to participate.

THIS WEEKEND: 2023 Wilmer Pioneer Days, September 15, 16 and 17, 2023

WILMER – The City of Wilmer is marking its Annual Pioneer Days which will be held on Sept. 15 – 17 at City Hall Square located at 128 N. Dallas Avenue.